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

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

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...

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...

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

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

Variations of this typical French vegetable soup can be found on bistro menus (and our dining room table) throughout winter in France. At...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...