This traditional Provençal fish soup (and stew) originated in the 18th century when it was first concocted by Marseillaise fishermen, who would prepare it using the leftovers from their daily catch, making the best of what they had in their nets. Over time, bouillabaisse evolved into one of the most luxurious seafood dishes in the world: it …
Category: Recipes
Croque-monsieur
According to Larousse, this classic French hot sandwich consists of a thin slice of ham and melted cheese tucked between two pieces of sliced bread. The original first appeared on Parisian menus in 1910, and some claim it was invented by accident, when French workers left their lunch near a hot radiator, only to come …
Pepper steak (Steak au poivre)
Steak au poivre is a French dish consisting of a beef steak that is coated in crushed peppercorns and fried. It is served with a sauce that is made in the same pan that the steak was cooked in. Typically, the dish is accompanied by potatoes and a salad on the side. According to …
Hollandaise sauce (Sauce hollandaise)
This butter and egg emulsion is one of the five mother sauces of French cuisine, and one of the most famous sauces in western cuisine. It consists of an emulsion of egg yolks and melted or clarified butter with salt, pepper, and an acidic note added by either a splash of lemon juice or a …
Gratin
The French expression au gratin is an everyday term in the culinary world, denoting a technique for preparing oven-baked dishes. In the 16th century or even earlier, the word gratin referred to the burnt, crispy bits of a dish that were stuck to the bottom of a pot or pan, which had to be grated or scraped off if …
Steak tartare
Steak tartare is an appetizer made with finely chopped raw beef or horse meat that is seasoned with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and mustard. The meat is combined with a raw egg yolk, capers, shallots, parsley, and (sometimes) chopped gherkins. When served, steak tartare is usually accompanied by toasted bread, rye bread, or …
Creamy Easy Potato Salad with Bacon
This light Creamy Easy Potato Salad Recipe is one of the best I’ve ever tasted! A simple healthy potato salad filled with bacon, hardboiled eggs, fresh chives and a creamy mustard sauce made with greek yogurt – the perfect side dish for those summer bbq parties! Creamy Easy Potato Salad Y’all tomorrow is July 4th. …
The BEST Fresh Raspberry Mojito Recipe
The BEST Fresh Raspberry Mojito Recipe – made with agave, fresh lime, mint and raspberries. These mojitos are my summer go-to cocktail and can easily be made into a mocktail! Minty refreshing mojitos with a touch of fresh raspberry make the perfect party cocktail. Cheers! Raspberry Mojito Recipe in a Pitcher Well, we just got …
How to make a Simple Summer Cheese Board in 10 minutes
How to make a simple Summer Cheese Board in just 10 minutes! Tailor your cheese board to the season with these unique combinations and presentation ideas – filled with summer fruits, complimentary cheese, nuts and wine pairings! Everything you need to know about how to build the best cheese board. Summer Cheese Platter If you …
Continue reading “How to make a Simple Summer Cheese Board in 10 minutes”
Easy Mediterranean Steak & Quinoa Bowl
Easy Mediterranean Steak & Quinoa Bowls filled with juicy tender steak, crisp vegetables, grains and a creamy tzatziki sauce. A balanced meal that’s light, quick and loaded with greek flavor. These quinoa bowls are a dinner your family will love! Mediterranean Steak Quinoa Bowl Recipe When I first moved down to Texas (almost 13 years …
Free 5 Day Meal Plan featuring 30 Minute Meals with Pecans
Pecan Crusted Tilapia with a fresh Bruschetta or Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with a Pecan Pesto, which one would you choose? The good news is, you don’t have to! These are just two of the recipes found in my FREE 5 Day Meal Plan with all 30 Minute Meals featuring pecans. Nutritious 30 Minute Meals A …
Continue reading “Free 5 Day Meal Plan featuring 30 Minute Meals with Pecans”
Easy 10 Minute Creamy Cucumber Salad
A summer classic 10 Minute Creamy Cucumber Salad made with greek yogurt, fresh dill and lemon! The best cucumber salad recipe you will ever make – comes together in minutes with few ingredients. This healthy salad is sure to be the star of your side dish table this summer! Best Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe Well, you guys devoured my …
30 of the BEST Sides perfect for Summer BBQs
30 of the BEST Side Dishes that are perfect to bring for a cookout or Summer BBQ. These quick bbq sides are easy to make and loaded with summer flavor – everything you need, from potato salad, to pasta salad, to fruit salad, broccoli salad, grilled vegetables and more! It ain’t summer without a slew …
Continue reading “30 of the BEST Sides perfect for Summer BBQs”
Refreshing 20 Minute Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Refreshing 20 minute Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad – an easy salad recipe that’s filled with fresh herbs, vegetables, hearty quinoa and lemon juice. This light and low calorie tabbouleh salad makes the perfect gluten free side dish for the summer! Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe You can’t go through the summer without a go to side dish. …
Continue reading “Refreshing 20 Minute Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad”
Easy Grilled Balsamic Caprese Chicken Recipe
Easy Grilled Balsamic Caprese Chicken – the ultimate summer grilling recipe! Juicy delicious balsamic marinated grilled chicken breast topped with vine ripe tomatoes, melting fresh mozzarella and basil! A perfect healthy dinner recipe everyone loves that comes together in minutes. Balsamic Grilled Caprese Chicken I’ve been waiting a while to share this one with you. …
Continue reading “Easy Grilled Balsamic Caprese Chicken Recipe”
Easy Vegan Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream
This easy Vegan Grilled Pineapple Dessert screams summer and only has 3 ingredients! The juicy grilled pineapple is topped with creamy Coconut Ice Cream then drizzled with salty caramel! It’s hands down the most addicting dessert recipe you’ll have this summer! Easy Grilled Pineapple Recipe Happy Birthday to me! Today I am officially 35 years …
Continue reading “Easy Vegan Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream”
The Ultimate Classic Turkey Burger Recipe
The BEST Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe you’ll ever make. These easy ground turkey burgers are tender and juicy with a surprise ingredient to keep the them from drying out. They’re quick and simple to make, loaded with flavor and guaranteed to be a family favorite all summer! Best Turkey Burger Recipe Are you sad? …
Continue reading “The Ultimate Classic Turkey Burger Recipe”
Châteaubriand
Contrary to popular belief, the word Châteaubriand does not refer only to a cut of beef, but to a method used to grill or roast a thick cut of beef tenderloin. The steak was originally prepared by a chef named Montmireil in 1822 for a French author, diplomat, and statesman Francois René Vicomte de Chateaubriand. …
Ratatouille
This colorful Provençal vegetable ragout is traditionally made with simple, easily accessible ingredients: courgettes, eggplants, green and red peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and parsley. The name ratatouille stems from the old Occitan word ratatolha, and the French word touiller, both meaning to toss, or to stir up, referring to the cooking process in which the ingredients are first simmered separately—seasoned with …
Crème brûlée
This traditional egg custard dessert consists of egg yolks, cream, sugar, and vanilla, with a hard, burnt, toffee crust. The combination is cooked, transferred into ramekins, poached in a bain-marie, then well chilled. The chilled custard is typically set in wide, flat dishes, and is then topped with brown sugar which is either caramelized under …
Foie gras
French for fatty liver, this decadent, expensive food product is made by using a controversial force-feeding process known as gavage, in which corn is fed to ducks and geese (primarily to the hybrid male Mulard ducks) through a feeding tube. The livers of birds which are force-fed in this way are enlarged and full of a buttery, slightly sweet …
Soufflé
This wildly popular French dessert is beloved all over the world – known to gourmets for its soft, airy texture, and infamous among chefs for its unforgiving nature, which leaves little to no room for error during the cooking process. This delicate cake consists of two elements: a pudding or cream base, and a meringue …
Brioche
This baked specialty is a French type of viennoiserie, a cross between a pastry and a bread, with a high butter, milk, and egg content that makes it rich, soft, and flaky. It has been enjoyed for centuries both as a delicacy and as a status symbol. One popular theory claims that it was invented …
Bisque
This thick, creamy, and rich puréed soup traditionally includes ingredients such as cream, seafood, cognac or wine, and a combination of spices. The origin of its name is still debated – some claim that the word refers to a soup that is cooked twice (bis cuits), since the traditional way of making the soup involves …
Chocolate mousse (Mousse au chocolat)
This classic French dessert is made with dark chocolate, eggs, butter, and sugar. It is characterized by its foamy, bubbly texture and rich chocolate flavor. Its origins, however, are still relatively unknown. The French have been cooking with chocolate since the 17th century, when it was introduced to France by the Spaniards. Mousse originated …