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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with a Tangy, Herb Vinaigrette

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

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Sep 3, 2021

Summer Vegetable Stacks

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

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Aug 3, 2021

Clementine Cake

Upon seeing this recipe in a French magazine, I realized I had never eaten a cake made from clementines. Well, I was missing out! The...

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Mar 9, 2021

Classic Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée has always been one of my favorites because they are just heavenly when done well. I ordered a kitchen torch a year ago and...

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Feb 10, 2021

Seared Scallops over Melted Saffron Leeks

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

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Jan 4, 2021

Dijon and Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb

This is one of my all-time favorite dishes for special occasions (Christmas, New Year’s Eve!). The coating for the lamb is easy and quick...

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Dec 13, 2020

Pommes Anna (Potatoes)

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

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Dec 13, 2020

Silky Chocolate Tart with Coffee Mascarpone Mousse

Looking for a dessert to ‘wow’ your family and friends? Well here it is! They will think you hopped over to Paris to pick up this elegant...

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Dec 3, 2020

Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake

This decadent cheesecake recipe has everything you love about pumpkin pie, but with a silky smooth texture. Like butter melting in your...

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Nov 10, 2020

French Apple-Almond Délice

There are many variations of French apple tarts and cakes, the most famous being the tarte tatin. My husband rightfully pointed out that...

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Nov 4, 2020

Vanilla Flan

I remember sneaking spoonful's of my mom’s flan from our basement refrigerator as a kid. I just loved that silky, cold custard and...

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Sep 14, 2020

Stuffed Tomatoes (Tomates Farcies)

Versions of tomates farcies, or stuffed and baked tomatoes, are found in many different cultures. In France, this popular rustic dish is...

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Sep 7, 2020

Summer Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tian

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...

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Aug 28, 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

Crispy Burrata, Tomatoes and Basil Oil

A summer staple here in France is tomates mozza, a very simple, rustic tomato and mozzarella salad. I don’t know when or how this trend...

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Jul 22, 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 20, 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

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

Lemon Custard ‘Cakes’

Ever plan what you know is going to be a pretty heavy meal for guests and think ‘Who’s going to want dessert after that? I mean, do...

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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