If you’re looking for a tasty way to use your summer zucchini, this light and savory Zucchini Ricotta and Goat Cheese Tart is for you. The mix of ricotta, goat cheese, garlic, and basil deliciously enhances the mild flavor of the thin layer of zucchini. This vegetarian Zucchini Ricotta and Goat Cheese Tart is my…
Pie, pizza, tart, and quiche
Classic French Tomato and Mustard Tart
Classic French Tomato and Mustard Tart is a recipe that French people enjoy most in summer when tomatoes are in season. At first, when you look at the list of ingredients, this Classic French Tomato and Mustard tart seems maybe too basic. However, it definitely has some tasty flavors on each bite. What is its secret?…
Eggplant Tomato Mozzarella Tart
This simple Eggplant Tomato Mozzarella Tart to the Mediterranean scents and a taste of summer is fast and easy to make. Perfect for an appetizer or a light dinner with a green salad and a glass of wine. All that’s missing is the song of the cicadas…
French Apple Tart
For you, what is the best dessert to start the season of fall? For me, it is definitely the French Apple Tart filled with a homemade apple sauce and topped with thin slices of apples. It is simple, light, flavorful, and elegant. I brought this French Apple Tart to a Mom’s Night Out and got…
Galette des Rois (French King Cake) with Almond Cream
In France, it is a tradition to share the Galette des Rois (French King Cake) on Epiphany Day, which is on January 6th. It celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. During the entire month of January, in most bakeries and pastry shops you will find the traditional Galette des Rois. But…
French Rhubarb Apple Tart
Rhubarb on a thin layer of apple with light pastry cream is the perfect combo of tartness and sweetness in this French Rhubarb Apple Tart! A simple family recipe that you will surely enjoy. This year, I was so happy to find fresh rhubarb at my Whole Foods Market twice in a row. I really…
Rhubarb Meringue Pie
As I previously said, I love rhubarb and I made this Rhubarb Meringue Pie before it comes to the end of the season. This version of Rhubarb Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert to enjoy. I was surprised how the pie was incredibly melting in your mouth and the meringue over the top is lightly crisp. There…
Rhubarb Pie
Do you know rhubarb? Rhubarb is a vegetable, however, its culinary uses are those of a fruit: compote, pie, crumble, and jam of course. You only eat the rhubarb’s stalks, as the leaves are considered toxic because they are too loaded with oxalic acid. I always have a hard time finding fresh rhubarb in my grocery…
French Leek Zucchini Ham Quiche
For dinner, I made this simple and delicious French Leek Zucchini Ham Quiche. I love to make savory tarts or quiches because they are easy meals that are always welcome at my table. A green salad on the side is a perfect accompaniment. Quiche is a versatile dish; you can make it with whatever you have…
Galette des Rois (French King Cake) with frangipane
January 6th is Epiphany Day in France and the tradition is to make a Galette des Rois (French King Cake) and share it with family or friends. Bakeries, pastry shops, and greedy people extend this day-long tradition to make more Galette des Rois during January. As a recipe, I usually make this Galette des Rois with…
Spinach and goat cheese Tart
I love cheese, especially cheese with strong taste. Goat cheese is one of my favorite and it pairs very well with spinach. My family enjoyed to eat this spinach and goat cheese tart with salad on the side to have a complete dinner. This is a veggie pie, but on mine, I put some left…
Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese
I found fresh figs in a store and decided to make this Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese. Initially I was thinking to use goat cheese instead of garlic herb cheese (Boursin) but my youngest son is not a fan of strong cheese. This Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese…
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a well-known dessert from Key West (Florida, USA) made of a graham cracker crust. The filling is a simple custard made of egg yolks, condensed milk, and key lime juice. This pie can be topped with whipped cream or meringue. For my oldest son’s birthday, I made this Key Lime Pie, one…
Key Lime Pie with Pie Crust
Last summer, I made this famous and traditional Key Lime Pie in which I used speculoos instead of graham crackers for the crust. This year, I wanted to add my “French touch”. So I made a Key Lime Pie with Pie Crust (called “pâte brisée”) and used a bigger pan for a thinner filling. My…
Broccoli Prosciutto Boursin Quiche 🥦🥧
This Broccoli Prosciutto Boursin Quiche is savory and so tasty with the addition of Prosciutto and Boursin cheese. Quiche is a classic and popular main dish that French people enjoy to have on rotation during the week, for brunch, or even picnic. You can also find them easily on the menu of any Brasserie, Café…
Ratatouille and Anchovy Tart 🍅🍆🐟
This Ratatouille and Anchovy Tart is a good example of what you can do with a leftover of ratatouille (a “Provençal” southeastern France vegetable dish). This is why I am always making a big batch of it. It is so good, savory, and not too heavy (no cream!). To keep the “Provençal” spirit in this…
Pie Crust (Pâte Brisée)
Pie Crust (Pâte Brisée in French) is a basic dough that you can use as any base of tart, pie, or quiche. It is really easy to make and the taste is so much better than what you can buy in a grocery store. The recipe below is perfect when using a 9 to 11-inch tart…
Sardine and Eggplant Tart
In my pantry, I always have wild sardines cans in stock. They are a great healthy topping full of nutrients: omega-3’s, calcium, vitamin D, minerals and protein. Unlike other fish, they are also low in mercury. I love to use sardines in different recipes, such as this Sardine and Eggplant Tart. It is a light,…
Fig Balsamic Tart Tatin
What would you say about a slice of this nice and sweet Fig Balsamic Tart Tatin for dessert? Sure, but what is a Tart Tatin? It is a classic French upside-down tart traditionally made with apples cooked in caramel and top with a crust. Figs are in season and for Labor Day weekend, I was looking…
Leek and Bacon Quiche
The quiche is a french tasty pie filled with a mixture of eggs, milk or cream and garnished in so many ways with meat (bacon, ham, chicken…) or seafood and/or cheese and/or vegetables (spinach, leek…). Quiche is great and works for any meal like breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It is perfect also for a…
Sweet Dough (Pâte Sablée)
Sweet Dough (Pâte Sablée / Pâte Sucrée in French) is a basic dough that you can use in any sweet pie dessert. This sweet dough is similar to the Pie Crust (Pâte Brisée) that I gave you previously but you add one egg yolk, and sugar. I sometimes I like to substitute ¼ cup of…