Smoked Salmon Verrines

Who doesn’t love the French custom of apéro—gathering with family and friends to enjoy a…

Sorrel Soup 

Gardening is not a skill I can brag about. But every year my sorrel plant,…

Crème Caramel

In France, crème caramel, also known as crème renversée, is ubiquitous in bistros and family…

Cherry Clafoutis

A French summer delight

Chouquettes

Made with choux pastry (pâte à choux), chouquettes are tiny unfilled cream puffs. They are…

Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

During the 1970s, quiche became hugely popular in North America. But sometime in the ’90s,…

Passion Fruit Mousse

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I offer a whimsical mousse recipe featuring passion fruit—perfect for the…

Almond Tile Cookies

The holiday season brings out the baker in many of us, and cookies are a…

French Onion Soup (Soupe à l’oignon gratinée)

With its crown of delicious melting Gruyère cheese atop a savory broth enriched with sweet…