If you are looking for an elegant French appetizer that is easy to prepare, the baked camembert is it. Soft and creamy, it is slightly tangy but still mild enough to not overwhelm. It can go well as a starter…
If you are hosting a party and looking for an easy-to-put-together appetizer for your guests to nibble on, you've probably already stumbled across the classic charcuterie board and the cheese platter. But with all that meat and cheese, perhaps it…
When the cold weather hits, everybody loves a warm and toasty cup of mulled wine. The problem with mulled wine though sometimes is the wine. If you don't drink alcohol or know someone who doesn't, never fear, you can still…
If you have ever been to France in the winter, you may have noticed that tantalizing phrase on French brasserie menus: Vin chaud. Hot wine? Rather, vin chaud translates to mulled wine and harkens back to the olden days, when…
Ahh those days, when you just want a hearty and comforting meal and then curl up on the couch. Whether it is the winter weather getting you down, or just a very stressful day, there are times when you just…
If you have ever been to France in winter, you know that it gets cold. From the rains of Paris to the windy mistrals of Marseille, there is nothing like a warm and hearty meal after a long day in…
Just imagine a cold winter evening, after a long day of skiing in the Alps mountains. Alright, you don't need to be in the mountains, but if you are spending a wintery evening at home with family and friends, this…
You know the weather is starting to get cold in when a French person invites you over for a raclette. Note: Raclette may be Swiss, but France is the land of 1600 kinds of cheese. So it is no wonder…
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,…
When it comes to French desserts, one of the most spectacular has to be the crêpe suzette. And that is even before you set it on fire. Flambée comes from the French verb "flamber" which means to set a flame.…
You know it is important when a culinary scuffle can be set off by a salad. Not just any salad of course, but the traditional Salade Niçoise. In recent weeks, acclaimed French chef Cyril Lignac (who has several TV shows…
If you enjoy sushi and sashimi, you will love salmon tartare. Known as tartare au saumon, the French recipe is gluten-free starter that features the delicate taste of fresh wild salmon with very little accompaniments, similar to the Japanese sushi.…
Soupe à l'oignon is one of those French recipes that sounds intimidating and a bit wrong. Onion topped with cheese? In a soup? Rest assured those Michelin-starred French chefs are not crazy, French onion soup is a recipe that is…
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…
Nothing says sumptuous abundance like a French charcuterie board. Originating from the time when Old France was known as Gaul, charcuterie (pronounced "shar-ku-trie"), it comes from the French word chair (“flesh”) and cuit (“cooked”). Today the charcuterie board is a staple of the casual…
The secret to a perfect French cheese board isn't your shopping ability to find a wooden board or platter of the right dimensions. French gastronomic experts may say that presentation is key when serving food, but in this case, it…
The Gâteau au Yaourt, otherwise known as yogurt cake, is a very popular recipe in France for families with young children. Not that people without children can't enjoy a good yogurt cake, it is just that the idea is that…
For a light and airy dessert, you cannot go wrong with a mousse. From the French verb émousser meaning "make less blunt". With its frothy texture, this easy strawberry mousse recipe will appeal to the young and old alike. Now,…
Riz au lait, otherwise known in English as rice pudding, is an easy recipe that has been around as long as anyone can remember. It is said that Saint King Louis IX regularly ate riz au lait in the mid-1200s…
If you are looking for a quick and easy french appetizer, smoked salmon canapés certainly fit the bill. You can put them together in around 10 minutes, and they will immediately add a touch of elegance to your party. The…