Duck a L’Orange or canard a l’orange is a classic French dish of roast duck served with an orange sauce. This variation, using a pan-seared Moulard duck breast, takes less than an hour to cook. The sweet orange sauce, flavored with orange liqueur and maple syrup, complements the fatty crispy duck. While you’re making…
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Moules Frites – Belgian Mussels with French Fries (Oven Fries)
Mussels are steamed with white wine, garlic, and leek and served with crispy oven fries in this Belgian bistro classic, moules frites. Ready in 30 minutes. Hello readers, No post last week since I have been so busy with wedding planning. Two weekends ago, my sister and my cousin took me on a very…
Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème
Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème are thick, luscious French custards, dominated by chocolate. Like many European deserts, these pots de crème are not overly sweet, so you really taste the intense dark chocolate flavor, not just sugar. It’s no secret I love chocolate. Exhibit A, these Chocolate Covered Strawberries. When we’d been dating for…
Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch
You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this rich vanilla custard topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust. This classic French dessert can be made in your home kitchen, with only four ingredients. You won’t believe how easy it is until you try! Hi guys, We normally focus on dinner recipes here. The…
Maple Pecan Salmon with Individual Potato Gratins
Baked salmon gets a sweet and crunchy topping with pecans and maple syrup. Served with cheesy creamy individual potato gratins and sautéed spinach, this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Lately maple has been branded as a fall flavor. Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks both released maple flavored drinks this past fall, and this…
Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn-Crusted) with Oven Fries
Beef tenderloin steaks are crusted with peppercorns and served with an easy cognac cream sauce (no flambéing!) Enjoy this classic French bistro meal with oven fries, a green salad, and a bold red wine. When I think of fancy romantic date night dinners, my mind always goes to French food, like Duck Breast with…
Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)
White beans slow-cooked with bacon, pork shoulder, sausage, and chicken thighs pick up tons of flavor in this cassoulet, a hearty French casserole. Hi folks, I have a few things on my mind this time of year, recipe-wise. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m thinking about some romantic dinner for two type meals. I…
Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Fried Potatoes
Tender rack of lamb, roasted with herbs and paired with rosemary fried potatoes, makes a quick and easy fancy dinner. Hi friends, Hope you had a great holiday! This past weekend, my parents and my sister came up to visit us. They met Jonathan’s parents and sister for the first time. We also visited…
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a French dish made with fresh tender lobster in a cream sauce, baked in lobster shells and topped with gruyere cheese. Want people to talk about your next dinner party for months? Maybe even years? I’ve got a recipe for you. Where did I get the idea to make Lobster Thermidor?…
Beef Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)
Beef bourguignon is a stew made with beef braised in red wine. Originally a peasant food from the Burgundy countryside, this dish became one of the classics of French haute cuisine. Hi there, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. With the holidays coming up, I’ve been gravitating toward warm cozy recipes that can…