Mmm... perfect for lunch in winter. Warm, filling but not heavy, and delicious! sliced, peeled butternut squash, about 1/2 inch thick equal ...

We at this at least once a week in winter. It's simple and hot, and also great leftover for breakfast! 1 pie crust (pâte feuilletée) 1/2...

I made this for lunch the other day and we nearly finished it off in one sitting! 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets 2 Tbsp butter 2...

I'd never had fennel before moving to France. And the description of 'celery and licorice' did not entice me at all. But it real...

Oh wow. If you like fish - this is incredible. If you don't like fish, skip this one. Very quick to make. A perfect lunch on a cold day....

Vin chaud is the definitive drink of French Christmas markets and festivals. This recipe was served at an event at our church last weekend a...

I was given this recipe this weekend and could not wait to try it. It was even better than I imagined when she told me about it! I had to ma...

I was introduced to Swiss Steak by my mother-in-law. It's a great cool-weather dish, served over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes (our f...

This is a recipe based off a memory from a dish my mom used to make and called 'fish creole'. Internet searches yielded no such reci...

2-3 sweet potatoes 1 tsp butter 1 Tbsp brown sugar orange slices Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap well in foil and bake at 350-400° un...

Tarte Tatin is a famous French dessert that is traditionally made with apples. This variation with pears is my favorite. 3 ripe pears, peele...

1 loaf French baguette bread 2 cornbread muffins 1/2 pound Country sausage OR chipolatas 1/2 onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 cup...

3-4 big handfuls of Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 1-2 slices bacon 3 Tbsp raisins 1/3 cup chicken broth salt & pepper Cook t...

This tastes just like sweet potato soufflé, but uses carrots which are cheaper in France. Surprisingly, sweet potatoes were considered an “e...

1 large butternut squash 1/2 tsp fresh snipped rosemary salt olive oil lemon wedge Rinse squash. Cut into large chunks, removing seeds and s...

6 hardboiled eggs (directions here ) 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 tsp mustard 2-3 sweet pickles, chopped 1 Tbsp sweet pickle juice paprika Cut eggs...

2 cups Southern Girl's cornbread , crumbled 1 cup day-old bread, torn into small pieces 1 small onion, chopped 1/3 cup celery, chopped 1...

It doesn't take long to figure out that bringing cans of Libby's over in your suitcase isn't a light-weight option. There's ...

A little note about finding sweet potatoes in Lyon, France: In the old days, you had to go the African or Asian markets at the Guillotière o...

All these ingredients are available at local grocery stores in France: - fried onions (look for oignons frits near apéro foods) - canned mu...

Starting tomorrow I'll be posting a recipe each day until Thanksgiving. But these aren't just any recipes - they're tried and te...

I topped this traditional French walnut cake (recipe from a friend in Lyon) with a very American cream cheese frosting - well, Franco-Americ...

Leave your preconceived notions about beets at the door (enough with the fake gagging already) and just try this recipe. It's delicious....

Tarte tatin is one of my absolute favorites, and as far as desserts go - pretty healthy! Traditionally it's made with apples , but we li...

I grew up eating plantains as a savory starch, but many cultures like them sweet. This recipe is from Guatamala. 4 very ripe plantains, blac...