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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.
Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence
Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try I hate to admit this, but I am not a big fan of vegetables. I am also not a big fan of poor health, however, so I am always on the hunt for recipes to make vegetables more palatable. […]
French King Cake with Almond Cream (Galette des Rois)
French King Cake with Almond Cream (Galette des Rois) Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try As a lover of all things traditional, I keep the Christmas celebrations going from Christmas Eve to January 6th. Believe me, if I could go full medieval Christmas celebrations I would, but since that seems like a lot of […]
Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies
Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try The holiday season is a time for traditional treats and in my mind, there is no Christmas treat quite like a German Christmas treat. These Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies are delightful little gingerbread like cakes coated in a glaze of confectioners […]
How to Make a Roux
How to Make a Roux What is a roux? A roux is a mix of equal parts of flour and fat cooked together and used as a thickening agent in various dishes. The fat is usually butter, but can also be pan drippings or lard. A roux can be cooked for a short period of […]
Soft Ginger Cookies with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream
Soft Ginger Cookies with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try I absolutely love the taste of ginger in all kinds of things from tea to gingerbread to main course dishes, but these Soft Ginger Cookies with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream really take things to the next level. They are truly delicious, bursting with a […]
Easy Creamy Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Easy Creamy Homemade Chocolate Truffles Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try I don’t think you need to go much further than the title to understand why you should give these a try. Easy Creamy Homemade Chocolate Truffles? Yes, please! These chocolate truffles boast a smooth and creamy semi-sweet chocolate middle surrounded by a […]
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Mashed potatoes are the quintessential comfort food, pairing well with tons of different dishes. And while they are delicious and easy to make, why not take it up a notch? These Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese are just […]
Best French Candy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Mendiants
Best French Candy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Mendiants Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Sometimes you can satisfy your sweet tooth with a quick grocery store candy bar. Other times, you need a more sophisticated sweet treat that will still appease your craving like this Best French Candy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Mendiants. These dark chocolate mendiants […]
Easy French Comfort Food: Creamy Potatoes & Pancetta (Tartiflette)
Easy French Comfort Food: Creamy Potatoes & Pancetta (Tartiflette) Easy French Comfort Food: Creamy Potatoes & Pancetta (Tartiflette) is an Americanized version of a hearty French meal bursting with the comforting flavors of sliced potatoes and crisp pancetta smothered in a cream, Gruyere, and white wine sauce. It could not be simpler or more […]
Baked Blueberry French Toast
Pretend It’s Actually Spring with Baked Blueberry French Toast I hear it’s spring. It snowed a ton on a trip to the Catskills and the forecast for NYC and Long Island this week is looking pretty chilly. Anyway, let’s forge ahead and pretend it is spring by eating “springy” things – like blueberries! Baked blueberry […]