Dutch oven bread is an incredibly easy way to make homemade bread. There is very little to do, and the result is astonishing: a round beautiful delicious loaf of bread, which in French we call “pain de campagne” (literally “countryside bread”). The only thing you need is a dutch oven. […]
Bouillabaisse is a very popular provençal fish stew from the port city of Marseille. I really wanted to make one in the US, but being so far away from the Mediterranean, I could not find the Mediterranean fish traditionally used in Bouillabaisse, so I had to be creative. I came […]
Spinach quiche is very easy to make, and is a wonderful way to get your family to eat spinach. My 6 year-old loves this quiche! A great, easy, family dinner recipe! Recipe I like to put goat cheese in my spinach quiche as I find spinach goes particularly well with […]
The Tarte Tropezienne was created in the beautiful town of Saint Tropez, on the French Riviera. As the story goes, famous French actress Brigitte Bardot fell in love with the dessert while filming a movie there, and suggested the name “tarte tropezienne.” The cake was thereafter named “tarte tropezienne.” It […]
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” in French. It is quite fun to watch it puff, and makes for a light, […]
I love how pretty this bell pepper tart looks. Love the colors, and pattern! It is actually quite easy to make. A light, delicious, and pretty tart! Bell Pepper Tart Recipe Recipe in French here. The French recipe uses ham and mozzarella, but I chose to use turkey and provolone […]
Pommes au four (French for baked apples) come in so many different flavors. My favorite recipe is simple, but absolutely scrumptious: baked apples in a light caramel sauce. It requires few ingredients, is easy to make, and totally delicious! An easy dessert for the whole family to enjoy! Pommes au […]
In France, on the festival of Epiphany on January 6, it is customary to eat a King cake called Galette des Rois (roi means king, in French). The galette is a puff pastry filled with frangipane. It contains a small hidden object (usually, a small figurine or a bean). Whoever […]
Poires Belle Hélène is a French dessert consisting of pears poached in sugar syrup, served with melted chocolate. It was created by French chef Auguste Escoffier in the 19th century, and named after the operetta La Belle Hélène by Offenbach. Poires Belle Hélène is a simple, yet refined dessert. Often […]
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 Riviera. Light, fresh, healthy, these roasted peppers are a delicious appetizer! Roasted Peppers Recipe This […]
This clementine salmon en papillote is an absolutely delicious way to enjoy salmon! As you might recall, en papillote is a French cooking technique in which food is wrapped in parchment paper, and then baked in the oven. This clementine salmon papillote combines the flavors of bacon and clementine with […]
I love this delicious pear tart filled with a sweet almond paste. It is one of my favorite French desserts! The tart was invented in a pastry shop on Bourdaloue street in Paris, hence the name Tarte Bourdaloue. This French classic is absolutely delicious! Recipe I tried many recipes for […]
2017 is coming to an end…It’s time to reveal the top 5 French Mom Cooking recipes for 2017! But first, I would like to take a second to thank all of you who made my recipes, commented and/or liked my recipes on this blog or on social media (Facebook and Instagram). […]
Chocolate Truffles are delicious chocolates, especially popular during the holidays. This recipe is so easy that kids can make the chocolate truffles themselves. It is fun to make as your roll the truffles in cocoa powder! A great activity, and a delicious sweet treat for the holidays! Chocolate Truffles […]
Scallops à l’Armoricaine take their name from the Armoricaine sauce, a tomato-white wine sauce, used for the dish. Scallops are typically eaten over the holidays in France, for Christmas or New Year’s. The Armoricaire sauce goes particularly well with scallops, which makes this a perfectly delicious dish for the holidays. […]
Chocolate Mousse is a delicious, yet light, French dessert. The two main ingredients are dark chocolate and eggs. There is no butter and no flour, which makes it a very light non-fattening dessert. And it is still deliciously sweet! It is easy to make, and you can prepare it in […]
Provençal Tian is a vegetable dish from Provence (South of France). The name Tian comes from the earthenware dish traditionally used to bake it. Provençal Tian uses vegetables traditionally found in Provence: eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, along with olive oil, and Provence herbs. Flavors meld while vegetables bake in the […]
These delicious French holiday cookies are all made with the same dough, but come in 3 different flavors: mandarin, vanilla, and cinnamon. So fun to be able to enjoy 3 different flavors in the same batch of cookies! Plus, the recipe is quick and easy! Utensils I used a cookie […]
Bûche de Noël, which literally means Christmas Log, is the traditional French dessert for Christmas day. Christmas figurines or other Christmas decorations are usually placed on the log. It comes in all flavors, and there are many different techniques to make the cake. For my bûche de Noël, I chose […]
Quiches are a staple of French everyday cuisine. While quiche lorraine is the most well-known quiche, there are many other quiches that are just as delicious, like this broccoli tomato quiche. A wonderful way to enjoy broccoli, and a great meal for the entire family!
Calissons are delicious French candies from Provence, where they originated in the town of Aix-en-Provence. Consisting of a smooth paste of almond and candied fruit topped with royal icing, they are enjoyed year-round, but are especially popular during the holiday season. While you can buy them online, they come in […]