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Savory ‘Cake’ for l'Apéritif
Serving slices of savory ‘cake’ with cocktails has become quite popular here in France thanks to the frozen version sold by Picard, the...
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Aug 26, 2020
Spaghetti, Zucchini and Shrimp
I can’t count the number of times I have planned a light salad for dinner, but then my husband calls asking, “Can we have pasta tonight?”...
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Aug 25, 2020
Heirloom Tomato Tart with Herbs and Eggs
'Les tartes’ are found on tables across France in the summer (see my August in France post). Easy to make and celebrating summer produce,...
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Aug 18, 2020
Linguine, Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil and Brie
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...
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Aug 16, 2020
Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Feta
This recipe is perfect for a fresh, light summer dinner. Easy and quick to make, it is particularly flavorful thanks to beautiful, ripe...
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Jul 19, 2020
Super-Moist Blueberry Loaf Cake
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...
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Jul 9, 2020
French Fajitas with Avocado Crema
Someone asked me for ideas for using leftover crêpes from my basic crêpe recipe. This recipe was the result of last Friday night’s “What...
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Jun 20, 2020
Seared Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette
This salmon preparation is simple, quick and very tasty. The tangy vinaigrette cuts the richness of the salmon, making for a vibrant and...
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Jun 19, 2020
Creamy Salmon Dip
Leftovers: My husband has dubbed my mom “The Leftover Queen.” She saves EVERYTHING, but to his constant surprise, she always finds a use...
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Jun 18, 2020
Baja Tuna Ceviche
Fresh tuna is in season right now and I love how this refreshing, light appetizer celebrates a beautiful fish. Quick and easy to make,...
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Jun 12, 2020
Ranch Style Seasoning for Dip or Dressing
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...
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Jun 10, 2020
Mascarpone and Nectarine Tart
My go-to dessert last summer was my Lemony Cheesecake, but recently, I have been making this tart A LOT and so should you! I’m sure Mom’s...
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Jun 4, 2020
Deep-Dish French Quiche
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...
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Jun 2, 2020
Chicken Crêpes with Saucy Asparagus
While this is not a traditional French dish, it sure feels French! I know I’m on an asparagus kick these days, but they taste lovely in...
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May 29, 2020
Basic Crêpe Recipe
Revision: After playing with the recipes on two continents, BOTH batters are great, but are just different. The first makes less and is...
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May 29, 2020
Californian Chicken Salad Sandwich
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...
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May 29, 2020
Chicken and Rice Spring Salad
Asparagus, peas, scallions, lemon… some all-stars when Spring comes around here in France! I love this fresh salad that highlights spring...
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May 22, 2020
The Inspiration: Lemon Love Cheesecake
I had to start with this because this is THE recipe that inspired me to start a blog. Shortly after we moved to Paris, ‘American...
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May 12, 2020
Herb-y Couscous Salad with Shrimp (or without!)
This is a favorite of ours because it is light, refreshing, healthy, quick, versatile and a bunch of other positive adjectives I’ll leave...
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May 11, 2020
Vegan Carrot Dip à la Tunisia
After I graduated from college, I left to live and work in Tunisia – a small, but beautiful and welcoming country in North Africa. I was...
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May 9, 2020
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