Recipe Collection

Coq Au Vin

A rich and rustic French classic, this Coq au Vin features tender chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Perfect for a cozy, slow-cooked dinner.

Herby Omelet

Sometimes, simple is best! Use your favorite herb and cheese combination.

Almond Croissant

The most delicious pastry in the world!

Croissants

Making croissants is a dance between the temperature of the butter and the temperature of the dough. The butter must roll out evenly between each layer, but never melt. The dough has to be warm enough to roll well, but cool enough to not melt the butter.

Halibut en Papillote with Lemon Leek Rice and Herbs

A delightful way to prepare fish in beautiful, table-ready, packages.

Paprika French Dressing

Paprika French Dressing is a great staple to have on hand. It dresses simple greens and vegetables beautifully and takes on the color of your orangish-red paprika.

Potato Leek Gratin

Potato Leek Gratin is an elegant side dish with the unique combination of the leeks, thyme, and Gruyere cheese.

Pâte à Choux for Gougëres, Profiteroles, Cream Puffs

A classic French versatile dough used savory and sweet puffs.

Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Blender Hollandaise Sauce is a quick and foolproof recipe. It's a delicious sauce over eggs, vegetables, and fish and seafood

French Omelet

A classic French omelet that can be filled, served with a sauce, or eaten plain.

Mayonnaise

Stand aside Hellmans! Once you taste fresh mayo made from scratch, there's no going back.

Potato Crust Quiche

Potato Crust Quiche is an elegant presentation of a traditional quiche. The potato layers form the perfect crust.

Beef Ragout

My Beef Ragout is the ultimate "comfort food" recipe with a secret ingredient that I love to share with children (after they fall in love with the stew).

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles are one of my favorite things to box up and give as a host gift for the holidays. Remember to store them in the refrigerator or freezer.

Maldon Sea-salt Caramels

Maldon Sea-salt Caramels are the best use of sugar, butter, salt, and cream that I have ever seen. Everyone loves these caramels.

Blue Cheese Tartlets

Make these bite-sized mini quiches for your next get-together. They are elegant and addictive.

Crêpes

I love to keep a stack of crêpes in my freezer. They are delicious stuffed with eggs, vegetables, or berries.

Crêpes Suzette

Crêpes Suzette is truly a celebratory dessert with it's beautiful flaming finish. It's a New Year's Eve favorite in our house.

Ratatouille

This version of Ratatouille is a rustic French stew. I usually serve it over polenta.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Cassoulet

Instant Pot Vegetarian Cassoulet is a hearty stew. Serve it with a crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

French Onion Tart

The French Onion Tart is like a pizza without cheese. While it doesn't have cheese, it pairs. perfectly alongside a soft cheese like Delice de Bourguignon.

Oeuf au Poivre Rôti

Eggs in Roasted Pepper is an egg cooked in its' own edible cup with veggies and tomato sauce.

Charcuterie Board

Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche

pinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche is one of my go-to MM-Green breakfasts. I love the robust tarragon flavor

Cod Filets and Veggies en Papillote (Merluzzo in un Pacchetto)

En papillote, or al cartoccio in Italian, is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a parchment pouch or bag. The food steams with its own moisture.

Summer Vegetable Gratin

I love the look of this rustic gratin. I serve it right off of the browned parchment paper. You can easily make it in a 9x13-inch baking dish or your favorite gratin dish.

Ratatouille Stuffed Shells

Ratatouille Stuffed Pasta Shells is a fun variation on a classic French dish.

Fresh Spring Pea Soup

Fresh Spring Pea Soup is a French style soup using lettuce in it's base. It's beautiful color and delicate flavor make perfect for a light lunch or supper.

Green Beans Amandine

Green Beans Amandine is one of my favorite side dishes. The acidic quality of the wine and lemon bring out the flavor of the beans without discoloring them. Don't forget the Italian parsley, it adds a fresh and bright finish to the dish.

Rustic Raspberry Galette

A galette can be sweet or savory. It's a beautiful and unstructured presentation that anyone can put together.