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Having been married to a Frenchman for 40+ years now, I have spent most summers in France learning tips, tricks, and recipes from family members. The most important thing I’ve learned? French food doesn’t have to be fussy. These recipes are simple, delicious, and authentically French.
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Puff Pastry
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Puff Pastry Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Puff Pastry is a hearty and delicious recipe that will make you feel warm from the inside out. This is my version of what is essentially a French chicken pot pie, Tourte au Poulet et aux Champignons. Tender […]
Easy French Almond Cake Recipe (Amandier)
Easy French Almond Cake Recipe (Amandier) Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try In my never-ending quest to convince you that French cooking does not have to be difficult, I present this Easy French Almond Cake Recipe (Amandier). A very simple, one-layer cake, this amandier is a flavorful almond cake with a bright pop of orange and just […]
One Pot Meal: French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti)
One Pot Meal: French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti) Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try My husband’s French family is all about the traditional big Sunday dinner served at midday and this One Pot Meal: French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti) regularly appears on the menu. But lest you think French cooking is fussy or difficult, rest […]
Caramelized Onion Quiche with Bacon & Gruyère Cheese
Caramelized Onion Quiche with Bacon & Gruyère Cheese Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Quiche is one of my favorite dishes because it is so versatile. Spinach quiche, ham and asparagus quiche, ham and leek quiche, the list goes on. Enter a new contender for a quick and delicious dinner: Caramelized Onion Quiche with Bacon & Gruyère […]
Easy One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Leeks
Easy One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Leeks Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try This Easy One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Leeks is one of my favorite soups, simple to make and full of bright lemony flavors! It is a great transition from the heavier soup recipes of winter to the lighter flavors of […]
Easy One Pot Meal: Lemon Shrimp with Orzo & Spinach
Easy One Pot Meal: Lemon Shrimp with Orzo & Spinach Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try At this freezing time of year, I start looking for meals that are an alternative to the heavy dishes we eat in winter, something with a bright flavor profile that is still filling and that I can make without a […]
Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup with Rice (Tomato & Spinach)
Creamy Tomato Florentine Soup with Rice (Tomato & Spinach) Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try There is nothing like hot soup on a chilly day and this winter it seems like we have one cold day after another. I think it goes without saying that classic tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich are a go-to pair in soup season, but I thought I […]
Easy Irish Soda Bread Muffins without Buttermilk
Easy Irish Soda Bread Muffins without Buttermilk Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Every year around St. Patrick’s Day I decide we need to have Irish soda bread, only to find that a traditional Irish soda bread recipe requires buttermilk. Buttermilk!? Who has buttermilk? Conveniently, my local grocery store starts stocking buttermilk in March – but then […]
Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp
Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Eating Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp reminds me of having a meal at a roadside restaurant in New England. With sweet corn, tiny red potatoes, crispy bacon, and tons of shrimp, it’s like summer in a bowl – but […]
Easy to Make One Pot Coq Au Vin Recipe
Easy to Make One Pot Coq Au Vin Recipe Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try French food has a reputation for being some of the best in the world, and for good reason: it is generally delicious, refined by generations of practice and improvements. I have spent a lot of time in France visiting […]