French recipes

Perfect Roast Chicken

Years ago I read that no one can properly call himself a cook if he can't make a great roast chicken. I took that as a challenge and tried many…

Mache with warm brie and apples

A friend invited us over for a BBQ and made this appetizer. I don't like brie, never have, and this is to die for! I couldn't stop thinking about…

Breton Sweet Crêpes

These crepes are authentic and remind me so much of time in La Bretagne (Brittany). They are so good that I never want to put anything on them. They…

Gratineed Ox Tongue in Mushoom Cream Sauce

Although classified as an organ meat, tongue doesn't taste 'organ-y' at all. Rather it tastes like a richest,…

French Cuisine: Croustillants a la Feta

Easy French and Greek Snack

French Dessert: Banana Moelleux

Bananas are not only great for humans as an easily assimilable source of energy, but is almost a medicinal plant by itself with a proven capacity to…

French Dessert: Creme brulee aux Myrtilles/Blueberries Creme Brulee

A classic!

French/Japanese Cake: Pear Madeleine

Just discovered this intriguing little cake called Pear Madeleine by a Japanese friend. American friends would…

Healthier, tastier fried Potatoes!

Fried potatoes have been temptying us since the 17th Century when the Belgians first experimented cooking them…

Christmas apple tart of Provence, France (Panade la table du comtat)

I came across this apple tart recipe in the 70's, contributed by an author…

Crab Meat Broussard

Gateau aux Pommes Caramelises~ Caramelised Apple Cake

A French neighbor in NY introduced me to this cake when she served it to me made with apricots. She told me…

Rustic French Bread

Creamy Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make a quick and easy hollandaise sauce.

Strawberry Mousse - light and airy

This strawberry mousse recipe is very light and airy. This dessert is ready literally in minutes and does not…