As I have previously highlighted, the French love to make savory ‘tarts’ in the summer to serve at barbecues and picnics. This is because...

Dot Ellis was a wonderful woman who made these incredible lemon bars well into her 80s for every gathering at my childhood church....

In this tasty little one-bite French dessert, juicy black cherry halves add a little freshness to a very moist, gluten-free almond cake....

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,...

These little desserts have a scrumptious blueberry pie filling with a thin cheesecake-like layer sandwiched between a yummy crust and...

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...

A strata is essentially a casserole made up of soaked bread, eggs and cheese that is typically served for brunch or a light lunch. I...

You already might know the fruit-studded, dessert version of the French clafoutis (clah-foo-tee), but the savory form of the dish is also...

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...

'Les tartes’ are found on tables across France in the summer (see my August in France post). Easy to make and celebrating summer produce,...

I’ve made this recipe a few times this summer and kids and adults alike gobble them up. Perfect for picnics or outdoor get-togethers,...

The blueberries have been delicious this season and I had extra on hand from decorating my 4th of July cake. So I decided to make another...

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...

My dad asked me for a quiche recipe to make for my mom on Mother’s Day and with Mother’s Day in France this coming Sunday, I thought I...

Under lockdown, I found myself making a lot of sandwiches for us. Mayonnaise is not good for our arteries so with an overripe avocado and...

Asparagus, peas, scallions, lemon… some all-stars when Spring comes around here in France! I love this fresh salad that highlights spring...

This is a favorite of ours because it is light, refreshing, healthy, quick, versatile and a bunch of other positive adjectives I’ll leave...