When you think about crêpes, you don't usually think about savory crêpes filled with meat and cheese. In France, and specifically the Brittany region, these savory buckwheat crêpes are a tradition. A lighter meal rather than the typical French dinner,…
If you are tired to cooking pasta for your family every night, you have come to right place. French food that your kids will eat (without complaining) may sound like a fantasy, but actually there are plenty of recipes that…
The classic quiche comes from the old department of Lorraine in France, on the edge of the French-German border. It is similar to the German word "kuchen", meaning cake. You will notice that the quiche lorraine recipe is also closely…
France is renowned for its gastronomy. But connaisseurs of French cuisine are equally aware that a lot of classic French recipes take an awfully long time to make. No one has time to cook a beef bourguignon or coq au…
Now you may think I have a lot of recipes from Provence, but it is actually because cuisine provençale is very popular in France and bien répandu (widespread). And within that, a chicken provencal recipe is one of the easiest…
When I think of a tartiflette, I always have visions of a bustling fireplace in a ski chalet, high in the mountains. This traditional winter dish comes from the Savoie region of France, in the heart of the French Alps.…
If you are not sure what a cassoulet is, basically it is a hearty dish, consisting of copious amounts of sausages, meat, and beans. The traditional cassoulet recipe takes ages and ages. The beans have to soak overnight, and it…
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…
You can't go wrong with the cheesy goodness of Gratin Dauphinois (otherwise known as 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…
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…
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…