Cream Cheese Salmon Bread
This Cream Cheese Salmon Bread is similar to the sweet French brioche, but for the fact that it is savory and filled with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Delicious! And I love the fact that […]
Artichoke Vinaigrette
When I was a kid visiting my grandparents in the French countryside, we often had artichoke vinaigrette for dinner. I used to think it was so much fun to detach the leaves of the artichoke […]
Asparagus with Light Mousseline Sauce
Spring is here! It’s the perfect time to enjoy asparagus. Asparagus with Light Mousseline Sauce is a wonderful way to dip asparagus in a sauce, without gaining any weight because the sauce is super light! […]
Shredded Carrot Salad
Shredded Carrot Salad is a staple of French everyday food. Quick and easy to make, it is also incredibly healthy. Dressings vary, but usually include oil and/or vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices. […]
Boursin® Mushrooms
Boursin® Mushrooms are a great idea for using French Boursin® cheese to make a fun and tasty appetizer or side dish. The idea is to stuff mushrooms with Boursin® cheese, and bake them in the oven. […]
Tapenade Star Puff Pastry
I just posted a recipe for tapenade, a provençal black olive spread. As a follow up, I wanted to show you a great way to serve tapenade, in a puff pastry shaped as a star. […]
Tapenade (Provençal Black Olive Spread)
Tapenade is a speciality from Provence. It is essentially pureed dark olives with capers, anchovies, and olive oil. You can serve it with slices of bread as a great appetizer dip, or spread it on […]
Cheese Soufflé (Easy)
Cheese Soufflé is a French dish made primarily with egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and cheese. Its characteristic is that it “lifts” or “puffs,” while being baked in the oven. The verb “souffler“means “to puff” […]
Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil
These roasted peppers in olive oil are colorful, and they taste like the sunshine of the Mediterranean Coast! This recipe is from my grandfather who used to make these all the time on the French […]
Croque-Monsieur Appetizer
Croque-Monsieur, a ham and cheese baked sandwich, is one of these quick meals you commonly find in French cafés. You would typically have it for a quick lunch with a salad. However, lately I have […]
Salmon Avocado Quick and Easy Appetizer
I love this salmon avocado appetizer. Only takes about 5 minutes of very easy preparation. It is light, fresh, and looks pretty. It is also quite versatile. If you don’t want to put the smoked […]
Cauliflower Croquettes (kid-friendly)
This is a fun and delicious way to eat cauliflower! These cauliflower croquettes make for a great appetizer for your guests, and/or a great way to get your kids (and yourself!) to eat cauliflower! And […]