My best substitute for Piment d’Espelette.
The Classic French Belgian Endive Salad Is a Great Winter Salad
The Classic French Endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese is one of my favorite winter salad recipes.
How to Make Gluhwein (a Recipe for Vin Chaud/French Mulled Wine)
Learn now to make Gluhwein—France’s take on mulled wine. Tip: There’s a secret ingredient that keeps everyone alert and happy.
Eight Things I Miss Most about Drinking and Dining in France
It’s the little things.
Easy French Side Dishes
What's the best French side dish? That will depend on what you're serving as the main course. These three French side dish recipes have you covered!
My First-Ever Meal in France
“So we stumbled outside into the streets of Paris—wide-eyed, sixteen, and on our own…” Here’s the menu from my first-ever meal in France, when wine cost 30 cents for a two-glass carafe….
Tell Me About Your First Meal in Paris: A Little Assignment with a Lovely Prize
Tell me about your first meal in Paris for a chance to win this lovely new book about Paris restaurants.
Best Floating Islands Recipe // Best Recipe for Îles Flottantes
Everyone should make my recipe for Îles Flottants at least once in their lives. This beautiful French dessert is spectacular after a hearty meal.
Best Mustard for Choucroute Garnie
The best mustard for Choucroute Garnie cannot be found stateside. But I have found a great workaround.
Great Gift Alert!: The Best Purchased Chocolate Sauce I've Ever Tasted
You heard it here first (well, maybe!). Sunday Night Premium Dessert Sauces are set to be a very big deal.
Eight Insights from My French Kitchens
Every French vacation rental comes equipped with these items — and they tell you a lot about how the French cook and eat.
How to Cook French—Without All That Butter!
Looking to cook French without using a lot of butter? Here’s a great workaround.
Chocolate Pot de Crème for Two
Make a gorgeous Chocolate Pot de Crème using your favorite flavored chocolate bars, including Aldi’s Choceur Milk Chocolate-Coconut Chocolate Bar.
A French Recipe for Mac-and-Cheese // Gratin d'Alsace au Choux-Fleur
A warming French casserole recipe from a true French chef.
French Pork Stew // Recipe for Blanquette of Pork
French Pork Stew/Blanquette de Porc. This beauty takes a little time, but most of it is hands-off simmering time.
Easy French Madeleines and Variations
Madeleines Recipe Plus Variations. Yes. They’re worth clattering through your storage closet to find that madeleine mold you bought a while back.
How to Make French Lasagna
French Lasagna. It’s all about the bechamel.
How to Use Piment d’Espelette
What is Piment d’Espelette? It’s one of my all-time favorite French spices, that’s what. Here’s how to use it.
How to Get Back into Entertaining (with Help from Kate Leahy and Lillet)
A great recipe from Kate Leahy’s new book + a great French apéritif = a fabulous (and fabulously fuss-free) cocktail hour.