The Recipes
Recipes, tips &
quick recipes from our home kitchen.
A growing collection of recipes, cooking tips and kitchen notes — for family meals, shared whenever there's something delicious to cook!
Choucroute Garnie: An Authentic Alsatian Recipe
A traditional Alsatian dish of sauerkraut braised with pork and sausages, served with potatoes.
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Apple Tart Recipe: A Classic, Fragrant Dessert
A straightforward guide to a traditional apple tart with a crisp crust, tender apples, and a glossy...
Basque Chicken: A Rustic Recipe From the Basque Country
A hearty Basque-style chicken simmered with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and paprika, served with pota...
Beef Stroganoff Made Easy: A Creamy Classic
A straightforward guide to making tender beef stroganoff with a silky sour-cream sauce, plus serving...
Beef Tartare: A Classic Recipe for Home Cooks
A straightforward guide to making beef tartare at home, including how to select beef, prep steps, va...
Brioche at Home: A Rich, Lightly Sweet Recipe
A step-by-step guide to making classic brioche—soft, buttery, and wonderfully versatile. Perfect for...
Broccoli Gratin: A Creamy, Cozy Bake for Any Night
A straightforward broccoli gratin recipe featuring tender florets, a silky cheese béchamel, and a cr...
Caesar Salad Recipe: A Classic, Accessible Guide for Home Cooks
A straightforward, flavorful Caesar salad you can make at home with a balanced dressing, crisp romai...
Caramelized Pork: A Quick, Flavorful Dish
A practical, approachable recipe for caramelized pork with a glossy glaze, balanced with savory and...
Cauliflower Gratin: Creamy Comfort on the Table
A practical guide to making a comforting cauliflower gratin with a silky béchamel, cheesy topping, a...
Chicken and Rice Bowl: A Simple, Satisfying Weeknight Dinner
A flexible, one-bowl meal that brings together seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetable...
Creamy Chicken Curry: A Simple, Flexible Recipe
A comforting, easy chicken curry with a tomato-coconut base. Adaptable to taste and pantry, perfect...
Chicken Tikka Masala at Home: A comforting, creamy classic
A straightforward, step-by-step guide to making Chicken Tikka Masala with marinated chicken and a cr...
Chicken Wrap Recipe: Quick, Flavorful and Flexible
A simple, adaptable chicken wrap recipe with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-lime sauce for a satisfyi...
How to Make Classic Chocolate Éclairs at Home
A clear, approachable guide to baking traditional chocolate éclairs—from light choux pastry to vanil...
Chocolate Fondant: A Foolproof Molten Cake Recipe
A simple, reliable recipe for classic chocolate fondant with a gooey center and crisp outer shell. S...
Chocolate Mousse: A Classic, Airy Dessert You Can Make at Home
A practical guide to a smooth, chocolatey mousse with two reliable methods: a classic egg-based appr...
Classic Carbonara Pasta: A Quick, Creamy Recipe
A faithful, simple guide to making traditional carbonara with guanciale, eggs, and Pecorino Romano.
Classic Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy, Silky and Foolproof
A reliable, step by step guide to make a classic baked cheesecake with a buttery crust and tangy, cr...
Classic Pasta Salad: A Bright, Flexible Recipe for Any Gathering
A quick, adaptable pasta salad with lemon-Dijon dressing, crisp vegetables, and feta—perfect for pic...
Cordon Bleu at Home: A Classic Chicken Recipe Made Simple
A straightforward guide to making chicken cordon bleu with ham and Swiss cheese, including a few sau...
Cream Puffs: A Classic Recipe for Light Pâte à Choux and Silky Filling
A straightforward guide to making traditional cream puffs with a crisp outer shell and a creamy inte...
Crème Brûlée Recipe: Classic French Custard with a Caramelized Crust
A clear, accessible guide to making traditional crème brûlée at home, with step-by-step instructions...
Crêpe Batter: A Simple, Flexible Recipe
A reliable crepe batter that’s silky, easily adjustable, and suitable for both sweet and savory fill...
Crêpes Suzette: A Classic French Dessert Made at Home
A practical, step-by-step guide to making Crêpes Suzette, with a fragrant orange sauce and optional...
Croque Monsieur: A Classic Creamy Ham and Cheese Sandwich
A practical, approachable guide to a traditional Croque Monsieur, featuring a rich béchamel and gold...
Deviled Eggs: A Classic Recipe for Easy Creamy Filling
A step-by-step guide to making creamy, tangy deviled eggs with tips for variations and make-ahead pr...
Crisp Duck Breast: A Simple Guide and Recipe
A practical, approachable guide to selecting, preparing, and cooking duck breast with crisp skin and...
Endives with Ham: A Classic Endives au Jambon
A comforting, approachable recipe that turns crisp endives into a cozy baked dish with a creamy chee...
Floating Islands: A Classic French Dessert
A gentle, airy dessert featuring poached meringue islands resting on silky vanilla custard, finished...
Classic Frangipane Tart: A Simple, Elegant Almond Dessert
A step-by-step guide to making a traditional frangipane tart with a buttery crust, almond filling, a...
French Custard Tart: A Classic Tarte à la Crème
A step-by-step guide to making a traditional French custard tart, combining a crisp pâte sucrée crus...
Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
A comforting classic featuring slowly caramelized onions, a rich beef-based broth, and a bubbling Gr...
How to Make Fudgy Brownies: A Simple, Reliable Recipe
A straightforward, fudgy brownie recipe suitable for home bakers, with practical tips, variations, a...
Galette des Rois: A Traditional French King Cake Recipe
A practical guide to making a classic Galette des Rois, with a traditional frangipane filling and a...
Gazpacho Recipe: A Bright, Refreshing Tomato Soup
A simple, refreshing gazpacho recipe that balances bright tomatoes, crisp vegetables, olive oil, and...
Guacamole Made Simple: A Fresh, Foolproof Recipe
A reliable, approachable guacamole recipe that highlights ripe avocados, lime, onion, cilantro, and...
How to Make a Juicy Homemade Burger: A Simple, Flavorful Recipe
A practical guide to building a homemade burger with a juicy patty, toasted bun, and classic topping...
Homemade Chicken and Chips: A Simple, Crispy Classic
A practical, flavorful recipe for making crispy chicken with golden chips at home, with tips for ove...
How to Make Chocolate Spread at Home: A Simple, Flexible Recipe
A approachable guide to homemade chocolate spread, with a nut free version and a hazelnut style opti...
Homemade Pizza: A Simple, Reliable Recipe for Gorgeous Results
A practical guide to making pizza from scratch at home, with a flexible dough, quick tomato sauce, a...
Homemade Sorbet: A Refreshing, Easy Recipe for Any Fruit
A simple, dairy-free sorbet you can make at home with flexible fruit options, a few pantry staples,...
How to Cook a Perfect Ribeye Steak
A practical guide to selecting, preparing, and cooking ribeye steak, with pan-sear, grill, and oven-...
How to Make Fajitas at Home: A Simple, Flexible Guide
A straightforward, adaptable recipe for sizzling fajitas at home—featuring chicken, beef, or vegetab...
How to Make a Classic Mille-Feuille
A practical guide to creating the timeless mille-feuille with crisp puff pastry, velvety pastry crea...
Homemade Hummus: A Classic, Creamy Dip You Can Make at Home
A straightforward, flexible recipe for traditional hummus, with tips to tailor texture and flavor fo...
How to Make Lasagna: A Classic Recipe for Every Table
A practical guide to making a comforting lasagna with a rich meat ragù, creamy cheese filling, and p...
Leeks with Vinaigrette: A Bright, Simple Recipe
A light, tangy preparation that highlights the mild sweetness of leeks, dressed with a crisp vinaigr...
Lemon Chicken Recipe: Bright, Simple, and Juicy
A clear, approachable lemon chicken recipe that yields bright, juicy results using pantry staples—pe...
Lemon Meringue Tart: A Bright, Elegant Dessert
A step-by-step recipe for a buttery tart crust, a silky lemon filling, and a cloud of toasted mering...
Lentil Dahl: A Simple, Comforting Dal for Weeknights
A beginner-friendly lentil dal recipe with aromatics, spices, and a creamy texture. Includes step-by...
Lentil Soup for Any Day: A Simple, Hearty Recipe
A practical, flexible lentil soup you can make with pantry staples. Learn how to build depth of flav...
Macaroni Gratin: A Creamy, Crispy-Caced Comfort Dish
A comforting, flexible macaroni gratin recipe with a creamy cheese sauce and a golden breadcrumb cru...
Macarons at Home: A Clear, Accessible Recipe for Light, Crisp Shells and Creamy Filling
A practical guide to making classic French macarons at home, with a step-by-step method, tips, and f...
Madeleines at Home: A Simple, Elegant Recipe
A clear, accessible guide to making classic French Madeleines at home, with practical tips, variatio...
Mashed Potatoes: A Simple, Fluffy Classic
A reliable, step-by-step mashed potatoes recipe that yields creamy, fluffy results with practical ti...
Moules-Frites: A Classic Mussels and Fries Recipe
A practical, accessible guide to making Moules-Frites at home—the beloved Belgian–French dish of ten...
Creamy Mushroom Risotto: A Simple, Home-Cooked Classic
A straightforward guide to making a creamy, flavorful mushroom risotto with accessible ingredients a...
Niçoise Salad Recipe: A Bright, Classic Provençal Plate
A reader-friendly guide to making a traditional-style Niçoise salad with potatoes, green beans, tuna...
A Simple Pancake Recipe for Any Morning
A clear, approachable pancake recipe that yields fluffy, golden results with tips for mix-ins and va...
Silky Panna Cotta at Home: A Simple, Make-Ahead Dessert
A practical guide to making panna cotta with a classic vanilla flavor, including a step-by-step meth...
Paris-Brest Recipe: A Classic French Wheel of Choux and Praline Cream
A faithful, approachable guide to making Paris-Brest, the elegant wheel-shaped dessert of choux past...
Pâté en Croûte at Home: A Practical Step-by-Step Recipe
A clear, accessible guide to making pâté en croûte, with a savory forcemeat wrapped in pastry, plus...
Pesto Pasta: A Quick, Flavorful Recipe for Any Night
A simple, adaptable pesto pasta that comes together in under 20 minutes, with tips for customization...
Pizza Dough at Home: A reliable, flexible recipe
A straightforward pizza dough recipe for home bakers, with guidance on flour choices, fermentation,...
Pork Tenderloin Recipe: Juicy and Flavorful
A step-by-step guide to cooking a tender, juicy pork tenderloin with a simple rub, sear, and oven fi...
Pot-au-Feu: A Classic French One-Pot Recipe
A practical, approachable guide to making pot au feu, the comforting beef and vegetable dish. Learn...
Puff Pastry at Home: A Practical Guide with Two Methods
A practical guide to making puff pastry from scratch, featuring a traditional laminated method and a...
Creamy Pumpkin Soup: A Cozy, Accessible Recipe
A comforting, versatile pumpkin soup recipe with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and options for...
Rabbit with Mustard: A Tender, Flavorful Classic
A straightforward, comforting recipe that pairs lean rabbit with a bright Dijon mustard sauce. Simpl...
Cherry Clafoutis: A Cozy French Dessert
A simple, comforting cherry clafoutis recipe with a silky custard batter and a few pantry-friendly i...
How to Make Perfect Meringues: A Practical Guide
A clear, accessible guide to classic meringues, with a traditional French method and quick variation...
Homemade Shortcrust Pastry: A Foolproof Recipe
A clear, practical guide to making classic shortcrust pastry at home. Learn the essential technique,...
Rhubarb Tart Recipe: Bright, Tangy and Irresistible
A simple and reliable rhubarb tart with a flaky butter crust and a tangy filling, perfect for spring...
Rice Pudding: A Cozy, Classic Dessert You Can Make Any Night
A simple, flexible recipe for creamy rice pudding, with a stovetop version and a baked option, plus...
Roast Chicken: A Simple, Reliable Recipe
A practical guide to roasting a juicy, crispy-skinned chicken using a straightforward method and fle...
Roast Leg of Lamb: A Practical Guide
A clear, approachable recipe for cooking a roast leg of lamb, from selecting the cut to resting and...
Royal Couscous Recipe: A Hearty North African Classic
A festive, comforting dish featuring fluffy couscous topped with tender meats, chickpeas, and vegeta...
Rum Baba: A Classic Syrup-Soaked Cake You Can Make at Home
A practical, approachable guide to making traditional rum baba, from a light, yeasted batter to the...
Salmon in Foil: A Simple, Flavorful Bake
A straightforward guide to cooking tender salmon in a foil packet with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
Savory Cheese and Herb Cake: A Flexible Quick Bake
A comforting, adaptable savory cake that blends cheese, herbs, and vegetables into a tender loaf—per...
Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry: A Quick, Colorful Weeknight Favorite
A flexible recipe that celebrates fresh, seasonal vegetables with a crisp-tender texture and a brigh...
Semolina Cake Recipe: A Soft, Fragrant Dessert for Any Occasion
A simple, adaptable semolina cake made with pantry staples. Easy to customize with citrus, nuts, and...
Shepherd's Pie: A Classic Comfort Dish
A comforting, reliable shepherd's pie recipe with lamb filling and creamy mashed potatoes—the perfec...
A Classic Shortcrust Pastry: A Foolproof Recipe
Learn how to make a tender, flaky shortcrust pastry that works beautifully for sweet pies and savory...
Sole Meunière: A Classic, Simple French Favorite
A straightforward, butter-kissed preparation of delicate sole, brightened with lemon and parsley.
How to Make Strawberry Jam at Home
A practical, easy-to-follow guide for turning fresh strawberries into bright, spreadable jam, with t...
Strawberry Tart: A Classic Recipe for Crisp Crust and Silky Cream
A detailed, approachable guide to making a strawberry tart with a buttery shortcrust, creamy pastry...
Stuffed Tomatoes: A Flexible, Flavorful Recipe for Any Night
A savory stuffed tomato recipe that adapts to vegetarian or meat-filled versions, with practical ste...
Tabbouleh Recipe: Fresh, Herb-Forward Levantine Salad
A bright, classic tabbouleh recipe featuring fine bulgur, lots of parsley and mint, and a lemon-oliv...
Tagliatelle Bolognese: A Classic Recipe for Comforting Pasta
A practical, home-cook friendly guide to making traditional Tagliatelle Bolognese with a slow-simmer...
Tarte Tatin: A Foolproof Upside-Down Apple Tart
A guided, easy-to-follow recipe for the classic Tarte Tatin, with tips, variations, and serving idea...
Tiramisu at Home: A Classic Italian Dessert Recipe
A reliable, accessible tiramisu recipe with step-by-step instructions, tips for texture and flavor,...
A Vegetable Quiche You Can Make With What You Have
A approachable guide to making a flaky crust vegetable quiche with a creamy custard, plus tips for v...
A Crisp, Fluffy Waffle Recipe for Every Morning
A reliable, easy-to-follow waffle recipe with tips for crisp edges, soft centers, and simple variati...
Yogurt Cake: A Simple, Tender Classic
A straightforward yogurt cake recipe that's moist, light, and adaptable for everyday baking.
Zucchini Gratin: Creamy, Crispy Comfort in One Dish
A simple, crowd-pleasing zucchini gratin recipe with a creamy custard, tender slices, and a golden c...