This recipe was made for those who typically do not like sardines (including myself) because sardines have some major health benefits....

This recipe is one of my mom’s go-to marinades for grilled chicken breasts. The marinade is easy and quick to make. Then, you simply...

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

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

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

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...

You thought that was guacamole in the picture, didn’t you?! It is actually hummus that is colored and flavored with arugula. I love...

The Basque region of France (along the border of Spain) is one of my favorite places in France and makes me think of sun, bright colors,...

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

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...

This complex-tasting soup is delicious and the beautiful bright green color feels like spring. Letting the vegetables sauté slowly gives...

Many traditional French bistros offer poireaux vinaigrette (boiled or broiled leeks with a vinaigrette dressing) as a starter course....

Chili con carne became popular in France in the last decade, but I find the classic dish to be on the heavy side and not something I want...

This super healthy soup is packed with protein and flavor. It is easy and quite satisfying. The oregano, tomatoes, and garlic give this...

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...

I do not love beets, but I LOVE this hummus. I often put out some hummus with chips or carrots to snack on before dinner is ready and I...

You know those fancy nuts from fine food stores that cost $10 for a tiny bag that you finish in 10 minutes? Well you can stop splurging...

I paid eight Euros for a tiny jar of a roasted red pepper spread from our cheese store and while it was good, I thought, I can make this!...