12 French Cooking Essentials

The country known for its delicious cuisine also has a few good pieces of cookware you should own if you want to cook like the French. Here are the must-have pieces of French cookware you need to have for your kitchen!  French Cookware Essentials Here is a list of essential French cookware pieces including the … Read more

17 Best Corsican Recipes for Mediterranean Cuisine Lovers

Corsican food, like the island itself, is wild, rugged, beautiful, and bold. It is the product of brave and creative people. Bold flavors of wild game, wild herbs, chestnuts, and carefully crafted cheese fit together perfectly like fine woodwork that doesn’t need any nails. Politically, the island was dominated by the Italians, the British, and … Read more

Canistrelli Biscuits

Out of the many delicious dishes in Corsica that you should try, these Canistrelli Biscuits are one of the best Corsican recipes you shouldn’t miss. Remember that everything around you is a part of someone’s culture, and there’s nothing wrong with giving it a try. As long as there is respect and open-mindedness to unfamiliar … Read more

9 Best French Cookbooks to Cook Like the French

France has one of the best cuisines in the world and with so many delicious French recipes, you may be searching for the best French cookbooks to learn how to make your favorite French dishes. These French cookbooks will walk you through making the country’s best French meals so you can wow everyone at your … Read more

15 Best Normandy Recipes from Northern France

Normandy flavors range from warm country cooking to fresh coastal seafood. The exquisite dishes from the Normandy region of France include succulent apples from the Pays d’Auge, seafood straight from the English Channel, and rich, thick cream from cows grazing in beautiful green pastures. Normandy offers a myriad of fantastic dishes enjoyed by people from … Read more

Chocolate Mousse

Nothing ends a meal quite as magical as a rich, yet light, French chocolate mousse. Today I want to share how to make a mousse au chocolat like the French. Use the best quality dark chocolate you can find, as there are only 4 ingredients in the recipe, so the taste of your chocolate can … Read more

Crème Brûlée

Between the creamy vanilla custard and the crisp sugar topping, this French dessert is the perfect combination of textures. Despite being topped with sugar, crème brûlée isn’t too sweet due to the complex flavors brought about with the caramelization. Though many restaurants use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar, it can be done easily at … Read more

Chicken Paillard

Paillard refers to the cut of meat used; here being thinly pounded chicken breast. This lemon and herb-seasoned chicken breast is extremely versatile and can be paired with a green salad for a light and flavorful lunch. Chicken Paillard (for 2 people) Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil … Read more

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a southern French dish that hails from the Provence region of France. It is a hearty vegetable stew best made with fresh end-of-summer produce. Ratatouille is a healthy French dish as it is packed with vegetables and can be easily made vegan. The name Ratatouille comes from the French verb “touiller” which means … Read more