If there’s one salad from my childhood that perfectly captures the freshness and simplicity of French cuisine, it’s grated carrot salad (Salade de Carottes Râpées). This humble dish has always been one of my favorites — and I’m clearly not alone! You’ll find it everywhere in France — from cafés and bistros to school cafeterias, […]

This vegetarian spaghetti carbonara has become one of my favorite go-to Friday night recipes. It’s incredibly simple to throw together, packed with creamy goodness, and loaded with fresh spinach and eggs for a rich, comforting twist. While I love a classic carbonara (because, let’s be honest, bacon makes everything taste better), I don’t always have […]

I love cooking with my cast iron skillet — maybe it’s placebo, but I swear everything just tastes better in it! Or maybe it’s because a well-seasoned pan really is better.

Although La Chandeleur is known as France’s official “Crêpe Day,” crêpes are enjoyed all year round. You’ll find them everywhere—from cozy cafés and restaurants to street vendors serving them hot off the griddle. And sometimes, even at the top of a mountain, like the little crêpe shack I used to stop at while skiing in […]

Growing up, one of the first “cooking” tasks my mom gave me was making the vinaigrette for the salad, French salad dressing. It was such a simple task, but one that felt meaningful and that I genuinely enjoyed doing. To this day, I still make the very same French salad dressing I grew up making […]

My favorite thing about lunch growing up was the tapenade spread served before the meal as an aperitif. I always looked forward to this delicious olive spread, spread on a crunchy slice of toasted baguette and paired with a crisp glass of rosé. These days, I still get excited about tapenade. I love spreading it […]

Washing produce with vinegar or baking soda might seem like… sigh, just one more step—I get it. In reality, it’s a simple and effective method for removing dirt, certain pesticides, and some bacteria from your fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it helps eliminate mold spores, chemical residues, fungi, and yeast that may linger on the surface. […]

I’ve tried every trick in the book to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs—the ones that peel easily every time, the ones where the shell slips right off without any struggle. But despite my best efforts, I often ended up with half-torn whites, shells that were tough to peel, or yolks that were either overcooked or […]

I don’t have much to say about this homemade hummus recipe other than… it’s super simple, delicious, and a family favorite. Seriously, I often open the fridge, excited to dip my veggies in some creamy hummus, only to find my husband has already snuck in and finished every last dollop. Needless to say, I make […]

A Provençal Vegetable Tian (Tian de Légumes Provençal) is such a simple yet delicious way to shake up your weekly meals, especially if you’re looking for a fresh way to enjoy some of your more basic vegetables—zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplant. This classic French vegetable dish is easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful. The only caveat […]

I’ve always loved banana bread. But it wasn’t until recently when one of my sisters was forced to adopt a gluten-free diet for health reasons, that I took on the challenge of creating a deliciously simple gluten-free banana bread recipe she and her family could enjoy. While I know I could have easily replaced all-purpose […]

If you haven’t added a Speculoos cookies recipe to your holiday baking lineup, consider this your friendly nudge to make some big, delicious changes in the kitchen! I’ve always loved these little biscuits—they’re perfectly crunchy, packed with warming spices, and downright delicious. While traditionally associated with St. Nicholas Day on December 6th, their warm spices—like […]