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Named after Saint Honoré, the French patron saint of bakers, this intricate dessert is a true representation of French confectionery art. Saint Honoré cake unites all of the fundamental components of French pastry making: puff pastry, vanilla custard, choux pastry, and caramelized sugar.   A puff pastry base is given a generous piping of custard …

This classic French sauce is traditionally used as a garnish for grilled meat or fish dishes. Light yellow in color, smooth and creamy in texture, it consists of egg yolks, shallots, reduced vinegar, and butter, and is often flavored with tarragon and chervil.   It is believed that a chef named Collinet (the inventor of …

Fraisier is a French cake, its name derived from the word fraise, meaning strawberry. Traditionally, the cake consists of layers of genoise sponge, vanilla-flavored créme mousselline, marzipan, and lines of fresh, sliced strawberries. Originally, fraisier was invented as a tribute to strawberries, since the only available strawberries in France before the 19th century were tiny wild strawberries, similar …

These tiny, delicate sweets are one of the most famous French delicacies. The name refers to any miniature, bite-sized baked items with a sophisticated and elegant appearance. They come in an endless variety of flavors, forms, and decorations. The most general division is made between petit fours glacés, the glazed variety, and petit fours sec, …

This popular French pie consists of a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, and anything from bacon, cheese, and leek to mushrooms and seafood. Quiche is usually very filling and high in calories, making it a frequent choice for parties and buffet tables. It can be served either hot or cold, and is traditionally cut …

Beef bourguignon is a rich and complex stew originating from the region of Burgundy in France. The star of the dish is a robust red Burgundy wine, which is used to soften and tenderize tough cuts of Charolais beef, along with savory additions such as carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms.   The ingredients are simmered …

This light, fluffy, creamy sweet or savory treat hails from 18th-century France. The word mousse itself means foam in French, and its foamy texture comes from the air bubbles held in suspension throughout it. Sweet mousses are usually made with whipped egg whites or whipped cream, and they come in numerous flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.   …

This One Pan Cheesy Quinoa Taco Skillet is an easy quinoa recipe that’s done in 30 minutes! A quick dinner idea filled with turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes and Mexican spices cooked in one skillet and topped with cheese! This delicious gluten free dinner will be your family’s new favorite weeknight meal! A Quick …

This Banana Pumpkin Bread recipe is loaded with gooey chocolate chips! It’s moist, delicious and absolutely the best pumpkin banana bread you’ll ever have. Loaded with warm fall spices, and naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, this easy pumpkin bread is the perfect fall recipe! Looking for more pumpkin recipes? Some of our favorite …

The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe filled with tex-mex vegetables, chicken and fresh cilantro. This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is easy to make, delicious and one of my favorite Fall soup recipes! A simple & healthy dinner idea that everyone will go crazy over! An Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe …

These Easy Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats are so delicious! Zucchini stuffed with lean chicken tossed in a flavorful marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. These Zucchini Boats are a great low carb, high protein dinner that’s fast and easy to make. Looking for more zucchini boat recipes? Some of our favorites are the Buffalo …

This easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Vegan Cookie Dough is made in the blender in only 5 minutes! Filled with delicious ingredients like pumpkin, almond butter & chocolate chips, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth & is healthy too! Looking for more vegan desserts? Try my Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, or these easy Vegan …

These are, hands down, the Top 5 Wineries to Visit in California’s Wine Country. The best wineries in Sonoma and Napa Valley that have breath taking views, incredible wine at a great price – make sure you put these on your next California wine tour itinerary. You can’t have a fantastic wine without a perfect …

Easy 30 Minute Vegetable Thai Noodle Soup – have Thai takeout at home using healthy pantry staple ingredients. This Thai Noodle Soup is creamy, spicy, filled with veggies and gluten free rice noodles for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a cold cozy night in, after a long busy day! If you like Thai or …

Chicken Nachos are absolutely perfect for feeding a crowd on game day! This Easy 20 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos recipe is loaded with all your favorite nacho toppings and then drizzled with a yogurt cilantro lime crema. They are absolutely delicious – guaranteed to be a hit. Sheet Pan meals or appetizers are my …

Cheesy Keto Turkey Meatballs filled with flavorful spices, baked in a marinara sauce to keep them tender and moist then topped with cheese. These easy turkey meatballs are served over a creamy low carb cauliflower puree for one irresistible comfort food the whole family will love! If Italian food is your jam as we head …

Easy Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings – baked instead of fried these classic bbq chicken wings are crispy, tender and smothered in a sweet spicy BBQ Sauce! They will be gone in seconds and make the perfect game day recipe! If you’re making these baked chicken wings then you also need to make my …