A curated collection of French food and recipes. It includes classic, authentic French recipes that have been handed down through generations in my family. It also includes new recipes that I have adapted or created on my own. You will also find descriptions and explanations of various foods that are classically French. There is something for everyone here.
You are going to fall in love with this Beaumes-de-Venise cake. This cake hails from a little village in the Vaucluse department of France, deep in the heart of Provence. The name of the village is, you guessed it, Beaumes-de-Venise. This cake is originally made with a sweet fortified dessert wine that is produced there. …
This French raspberry tart is both beautiful and delicious. It combines fresh raspberries with a decadent vanilla pastry cream (crème pâtissièrie) and a crunchy shortbread (pâte sucrée) crust. This is exactly the kind of fresh fruit tart that you will find at an authentic French Pâtissière, and I will show you how you can make it at home! Shortbread Crust (Pâte…
This Classic French Orange Tart recipe is the perfect dessert a hot summer day. It is bursting with fresh citrus flavor, which pairs perfectly with the buttery pâte sucrée crust. This orange tart is similar to its cousin, the French Lemon Tart (Tarte au citron). But, it is slightly sweeter, and has a very distinct…
This Roasted Chicken with Herbes de Provence takes minimal prep and the end result is superb! Like most dishes from the Provence region of France, it is made with simple ingredients that come together to make a delicious dinner. This chicken roasts in the oven to become juicy and flavorful on the inside, with a golden brown skin on the outside. It works well as an…
This apple blueberry tart combines thinly sliced apples with fresh blueberries to create a really lovely flavor combination. The apple blueberry tart crust This buttery tart crust recipe is a typical French pâte sucrée dough. Pâte Sucrée is slightly sweet, and a type of shortcrust pastry. It is very versatile and used frequently in…
This authentic French chocolate tart recipe (Tart au chocolat) is decadent and surprisingly easy to make. It is the perfect ending to any meal, and it is any chocolate lover’s dream. A baked tart shell (pâte sucrée) is filled with silky and rich dark chocolate ganache, et voila! Just like that, you have a beautiful…
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You are going to love this French Butter Cake recipe! It is easy to make, and it is so buttery and delicious. The inside stays moist, while the edges of the cake develop a perfect, crumbly crust. Even if you have no baking experience, you can make this authentic French cake, and wow your friends and family. This recipe…
Herbes de Provence is mixture of dried Provencal herbs that are considered typical of the Provence region of southeastern France. When I was growing up, I remember my mom adding this to everything! It is very versatile, and it is an easy way to add depth and flavor to any dish. Where can you get Herbes de Provence? Each time…
The peach galette, or galette aux pêches, is as beautiful as it is tasty. This rustic fruit dessert is simple and elegant. It is also very versatile. You can serve it for an afternoon goûter, paired with a cup of coffee or tea, as well as for an after dinner dessert. It can be easily…
Making mushrooms with garlic and parsley is so easy. The mushrooms are so delicious, and they pair well with any entrée. The garlic and parsley in this dish enhance the flavors of the mushrooms so well, without overpowering their natural flavor. What is a persillade? Persillade in its simplest form, is a mixture of chopped…
This is one of my all time favorite recipes from my mom. These chocolate truffles are so delicious! They are rich, intense, and just amazing! When I was growing up, I remember my mom making batches and batches of these to give as Christmas gifts. She would buy round cookie tins, and fill them with…
Christmas will be here before you know it! I am not one to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st (and neither are the French). But, I do like to start considering Christmas gifts. Schedules can get very busy once the holiday season starts. So, I like to get my gifts picked out early, so…
My great grandmother’s recipe for this simple pumpkin jam is definitely worth trying. The mild flavor of the pumpkin is enhanced with , lemon peel, cinnamon stickrum, and sugar, to make the best jam! You will not regret trying this delicious pumpkin recipe. Leftover Halloween Pumpkins The cool, crisp air of the fall season is here, and so are the pumpkins! You…
Crêpes are versatile, and can be eaten sweet or savory. Growing up, we ate them sweet about 90% of the time! We still do! They are a great treat on Sunday afternoons, or for Le goûter (a little snack at 4 o’clock). Like anything else surrounding food in France, the process of making them, and…
