Here is a lovely alternative to the typical ‘lettuce with dressing’. This is a very light and refreshing salad featuring yellow and green...

This super easy, flavorful recipe was inspired by some summer vegetables in the pantry and a salmon dinner that needed a side of...

My husband loves ‘American’ potato salad, but a lot of mayonnaise is needed to make a good potato salad really creamy. I adapted this...

While the French are not big fans of corn on the cob, this delicious recipe is the first thing I make when fresh corn is in season and...

This easy, bean salad is hearty enough to serve as a light meal or first course or as a tasty side to fish or meat. The salad is vegan,...

This yummy, colorful, vegan couscous salad is perfect for sharing at a barbecue or picnic or for serving as a light lunch or dinner. The...

I mainly roast asparagus in the oven, but this method of slow cooking white asparagus on the stovetop was a revelation. My friend made...

"Lentilles et Chorizo" is on our neighborhood bistro's menu year-round and it is absolutely amazing. While bistros in France typically...

This lovely French scallop recipe actually comes from my friend Veronique at Cuisine Elegante. I first made it during one of her virtual...

These delicious saffron-scented leeks are the base of this elegant scallop starter course, but are also wonderful with a nice piece of...

Potatoes and butter. That’s it. Well, and salt and pepper. But my, oh my, these French potatoes are special! Adding salt and butter...

This recipe is perfect for people who typically object to the strong flavor (and smell) of Brussels sprouts. On two separate occasions,...

Don’t get me wrong, I love love LOVE mashed potatoes. So much so, that when I was younger, I almost always ordered whatever had mashed...

Elaborate stuffing with nuts and sausage and such has its appeal, but I prefer a simpler stuffing. In fact, for Thanksgivings abroad (see...

This simple warm salad recipe with a French bistro-style vinaigrette makes for a lovely starter course or tasty lunch. Easy to assemble...

You have probably heard of ratatouille, but have you met its near cousin, the tian? A tian, or tian Provençale, is actually the name of...

This yummy vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for a summer dinner or lunch or as a side dish to go with what you have grilled up. The...

Cold, make-ahead salads with lots of fresh vegetables are great for hot summer days and nights. This is a favorite of ours and our...

When we hosted a 4th of July party a few years ago, I wanted to make real ‘American’ food for our friends and decided to make my favorite...

Craving ranch, but can’t get the store-bought packets? Or looking for a natural version of this classic? I’ve tried a few mixes and this...