Croque-Madame
My son and I love having a croque-madame (a fried egg atop our grilled ham and cheese) for lunch. If...
Ratatouille with Polenta
If you only know Ratatouille as a kids’ movie, you’re in for a treat. Created in the Provence region of...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
I got this easy chicken cordon bleu recipe from a friend years ago. I freeze several half recipes in disposable...
Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent
This creamy chicken vol-au-vent recipe is an easy yet impressive puff pastry appetizer. Thanks to some simple shortcuts, you'll get...
French Onion Soup
My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the...
Crockpot French Onion Soup
Let your slow cooker work its magic with this Crockpot French onion soup, so you can savor the delicious combination...
Holiday Beef Bourguignon
When we married four decades ago, I found this bourguignon recipe in a French cookbook. My husband and I still...
Slow-Cooker Bourguignon
Learn how to make crock pot bourguignon, a classic (and delicious!) French stew.
Tasty Apple Tart
Behold the beauty of this swirly apple tart, and simply skip the top crust.
Baked Ratatouille
This baked ratatouille recipe is heavenly when made with homegrown vegetables. It's so good, I sometimes make the casserole all...
Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau
Gateau (pronounced ga-toe) is the French word for any rich and fancy cake. I think you'll agree that this dense...
Creamy Banana Crepes
My husband and I enjoy taking turns fixing weekend breakfasts. These crepes are frequently on our menus. The sweet-and-sour banana...
Crusty French Loaf
Start your next meal with this crusty French bread. A crackling crust gives way to a delicate crumb, ideal for...
Strawberry Creme Crepes
I always feel like a French chef when I serve these pretty crepes. Although they take a little time to...
Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...
Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart
My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...
Veggie Nicoise Salad
More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on...
French Onion Soup
This rich and comforting French onion soup recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. And it rivals the soup...
Petits Fours
Our petits fours recipe creates traditional intricate and delicate mini cakes that look straight out of a boulangerie.
Palmier Cookies
Seriously impressive palmier cookies need only two ingredients. Break out that box of premade puff pastry and your bag of...