Monkfish in Armoricaine (or American) Sauce is a classic from French cuisine. The monkfish (known as the “poor man’s lobster”) is flamed with cognac and simmered in a tomato sauce with white wine, shallots, garlic, and herbs. In some recipes, a fresh fumet (made from bonefish, head, or shell), fish stock, or lobster bisque can…
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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…
Croque Monsieur Pesto Ham Tomato and Mozzarella 🥪
Croque Monsieur is the French version of a hot sandwich made with toasted sandwich bread, ham, and cheese (Gruyère or Emmenthal). Today for lunch, I made this tasty, and crispy Croque Monsieur Pesto Ham Tomato and Mozzarella! It is perfect for a quick lunch and a variant of the classic version. My family and I…
Apple Oatmeal Spices Porridge 🍎🥣
For breakfast, I really enjoy this simple hot Apple Oatmeal Spices Porridge. It is comforting, healthy, filling, and easy to digest in the morning. It only requires a small chunk of time (less than 20 minutes) and few ingredients to make it 🙂 I found that the addition of grated apple in this Apple Oatmeal…
Coconut Lime Ginger Bread 🥥🌴
With this capricious weather, I needed a comforting bread that would take me right away to the tropics 😀! The kitchen is the perfect place to travel in an instant right? In my closet, I found a coconut package that I left unused during the last holiday season. This idea of Coconut Lime Ginger Bread came up. At…
Curried Béchamel Cauliflower Gratin
I love gratins! Gratins are a great way to have a complete main dish for the family. I sometimes use it as an opportunity to make an unwanted vegetable into something more enjoyable. You guessed it, the cauliflower is not always welcome at my table. However, I like this cruciferous vegetable which is a good source…
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 Christmas Sablés – Sablés de Noël
With Christmas around the corner, it was time to start my batch of French Christmas Sablés. It is a childhood tradition that I absolutely did not want to miss. I wish that my teens will feel this same enjoyment, and have these same wonderful memories as I did during the holiday season. In my family,…