Candlemas, crepe day in France
Eating crepes during Candlemas, each year on February 2, has become an institution in France. Have you ever wondered why crepes? And what exactly is Candlemas?
Recipes
Cheese Souffle
Cheese soufflé – soufflé au fromage – is a traditional dish we French absolutely love. Light and cheezy it brings us back to childhood. Cheap and easy to make. You should try.
Homemade French Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are the easiest gourmet treat With only 4 ingredients, just pour warm cream over dark chocolate, cool down, form balls & roll in cocoa powder
Cauliflower Du Barry Cream Soup
This creamy cauliflower soup is a classic of French cuisine named after Countess Dubarry, King Louis XV’s mistress. A fancy name but simple and healthy recipe.
Snail Butter A French Compound Butter
Compound butter made by mixing butter with shallot, parsley and garlic called snail butter, as its origine from Burgundy. To use in various dishes and cooking.
French Desserts with Pear and Chocolate
Pear and chocolate is the best association for elegant and flavorful desserts: cakes, crumbles, clafoutis, tarts, puddings, jams… Discover my recipe roundup
Moist Chocolate and Pear Cake
A sumptuous moist chocolate and pear cake. The quintessence of indulgence, featuring rich French chocolate fondant and stunning perfectly arranged fresh pear slices
Kir and Kir Royal
French cocktails with fruit liqueur originally blackcurrant and chilled dry white wine for kir and champagne or sparkling wine for kir royal. Read the fun story
Basque-style Chicken with Pepper and Tomato
Basque style chicken, poulet basquaise in French. South-West France traditional braised chicken with tomato, bell pepper, and the local chili piment d’Espelette
Breaded Scallops
The perfect French recipe for crispy and tender breaded scallops (escalopes panées). What meat to choose, how to prepare the breading, the order of steps, and breadcrumb substitutes….
Chard leaves omelette from South-France Nice called Trouchia
Healthy French traditional omelette with lots of Swiss chard leaves and fresh herbs originating from the South-France Provence’s city of Nice.
Far Breton with Prunes, the Easiest cake from Brittany
Far Breton with prunes is a typical dessert from Brittany. I give all the secrets for an ultra-gourmet, melting texture. Plus the history of this classic recipe
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Bundles
Bacon-wrapped green beans are very traditional in French cooking. This is the perfect side, pretty enough to prepare for a fancy dinner, yet quick and easy.
Parisian Restaurant Style Mixed Salad
Mixed salad served at Parisian Restaurants. Traditional French dish, a staple of Paris brasseries & bistros using local ingredients: button mushrooms and ham.
Creamy cucumber salad the French way
Cucumber salad with cream. This refreshing crunchy easy salad is a staple of French bistrot and home cooking. I explain why and how salting cucumber.
Interview for the Podcast La vie créative
Interview for La Vie Creative podcast on my story and cooking journey, how I started the blog My Parisian Kitchen as well as French cuisine and creativity.
French Quiche with Red Bell Pepper and Onion
Sautéed bell pepper and onion a perfect filling for quiche. A delicious tart for a perfect quick and easy lunch with all the flavors of South France Provence.
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
The fanciest holiday appetizer to share and serve with a glass of champagne. Two sheets of puff pastry, some pesto sauce, that’s all. Delicious, fun and easy.