Find traditional and classic food from France, that is easy to make. Working full time and with small children, I am focusing on easy dinner ideas for the full family. So here are the quick food recipes and meal ideas I found from the French side of my family.
If you are not sure where to start, I recommend starting here:
Bon appétit!
France is the land of the apéro. Lazy long evenings spent with family and friends, eating, drinking and making merry. So it stands to reason that there are many French apéritifs here to indulge in. Apéritif - an alcoholic drink…
You might have guessed from the french word: digestif, meaning "to digest". The typical dinner in France tends to be very long. With several entrées, mains, bread, fruits, and cheeses, the French have realized over the years that you need…
So I should say right off the bat that French people don't really snack. The afternoon goûter in France is something that is reserved for children, that most French adults give up once they start their working lives. Nonetheless, attitudes…
If you are wondering what a "Goûter" is, you've come to the right place. To translate literally from French, it is a verb meaning "to taste". In this case though, it has become a noun, referring to the mealtime in…
I suppose a spinach and cheese quiche is one of those indispensable French recipes, that every French person has in their arsenal. Quite easy to make and comes out well every time. I should note that while quiche is considered…
The classic French ratatouille recipe is one that sounds more complicated to make than it is. You probably have more difficulty pronouncing it, than making it. Unless you have watched the Disney-Pixar movie of course, then you are probably already…
"Sous vide" is all the rage these days, but I thought it might be fun to have a look at other French cooking terms and cuisine techniques: Save to Pinterest
You can't go wrong with the cheesy goodness of au gratin potatoes. It is an easy recipe to put together that even your pickiest eaters will enjoy. Originating in the Dauphine region of France (in the Alps), the dish was…
In the Old Country, you often couldn't afford your ideal cut of beef. Young and succulent was rare. The solution? Slow cooking your meat in juices and wine to release the flavor in a beef stew, as we do for…
Legend has it that the Coq au Vin dates back to the time when Julius Caesar and the Romans had invaded France. An old rooster that is slow-cooked in a chicken stew with wine sauce to tenderize it and bring…
Do French kids eat everything? My toddlers would lose their citizenship if this was the case. It is a given, children all over the world hate what they don't know. The trick for French parents is how to push those…
A savory yet delicate seafood starter? The Coquilles St Jacques is perfect. Known as scallops in English, (but it just sounds better in French, doesn't it?) they will add a touch of refinement to any meal. A recipe that is…
You are not going to run into royalty when you visit France (the French have chopped off all their heads), but if you're planning to eat during your trip, you should probably brush up on some French Dining etiquette. It…
If you are looking for the perfect summertime appetizer, you have come to the right place. I'm not sure if Melon au Porto comes from the South of France, or if I just happen to think that because I usually…
It is as French as the croissant. It was not de riguer when Napoleon was around, but if it were, I'm sure he would have drunk gallons of it for "Honneur et Patrie de la France"! Ok, maybe not but…
France is renowned for its gastronomy. But nearly as important, is how French people eat a typical meal. A traditional French dinner, even if it is at the end of a busy day, will pull out all the stops. And…
Living in France for so long, there is always a bit of a culture shock every time I return "home". There are just those small little things that are not like what I'm now used to in France, and make…
French dining is a lot like eating with your parents. The waiters (aka your grumpy parents) will frown at you as if you were a child, and get very annoyed. "Yes, you have to eat everything, no substitutions, and no…
If you are looking for classic French food, you have to munch or croque into a Croque Monsieur! Or Madame. Both are basically glorified ham and cheese sandwiches, perfectly unhealthy and laden with cheese. A French national treasure. Forewarned, if you are following…
Picture the scene, my first day at a new job in a new country. I had the usual first day butterflies, but nothing I thought of as too unusual. Until lunchtime that is, when I came across what us North…