I like my pasta alfredo to be about half pasta, half vegetable - all lightly covered in sauce. 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped 1 small handf...

Fried rice is a great comfort food, and the cilantro adds just enough pizazz to make it interesting. 1 Tbsp oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup froze...

We love these vegetables in the winter! So good with roasted chicken, beef roast or pork roast. 4-5 small potatoes, washed and cut into 1...

The other night we wanted this honeyed pear tarte tatin , but it was late and just the two of us so I cut a few corners. Still delish! 1 pre...

French hot chocolate is the best. Thick and rich, but not overly sweet. 2 cups milk 5 ounces dark (at least 70%) chocolate, grated 2 teaspon...

To be honest, I'm not much of a scrambled eggs girl. I need 'stuff' in them. This week, 'stuff' meant leeks, mushrooms a...

Mmm... a great lunch or one-dish dinner using my favorite squash. 1 butternut squash, peeled and sliced thinly 2 baking apples, cored and sl...

I found spinach at a great price the other day and also had beets and walnuts on hand. (What? You don't keep beets on hand?) A salad sou...

My mom made these to be smothered in sausage gravy or butter with jam. Unbelievably good. 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 c...

1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 t...

1 box tomato purée / pomodoro (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup carrot purée (optional) 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 cup button mushrooms, quart...

The jambon-beurre (translated ham-butter) is the quintessential French sandwich. You know the American peanut butter and jelly? Think much m...

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...