Fine dining meets weeknight dinner in this classic Trout Almondine recipe that's easy to prepare but will make you feel like a Michelin star chef! Perfectly pan-fried fish served with a buttery sauce featuring toasted almonds, lemon, and parsley - it's a … Continue reading →
Classic French Remoulade
A classic French Remoulade recipe that's easy to make and is as versatile as it is delicious! Use this fabulous condiment for spreading, dipping, and tossing into a wide variety of dishes. Remoulade sauce is a classic French cold sauce with mayonnaise as its base. … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
EASY Chocolate Pot de Creme!  The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious! If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer without hesitation would … Continue reading →
Nonnettes (French Gingerbread Cakes)
French for "little nuns" and dating back to the Middle Ages, Nonnettes are small gingerbread cakes filled with jam and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze. They're absolutely irresistible! Gingerbread in a huge variety of forms can be found throughout the world, each … Continue reading →
Pain d’Epices Spice Blend
A highly fragrant and flavorful pain d'épices blend to give your gingerbread creations an authentic French flavor! When it comes to spice and seasoning blends the old adage was never more true: Homemade is always BEST! This pain d'épices blend (French gingerbread … Continue reading →
How To Make a Cheese Souffle
How to Make a Cheese Souffle - it's easier than you think! And the results will absolutely "wow" your guests and you'll feel like a Michelin star chef! Where Did the Soufflé Originate? The soufflé has been around for 300 years, originating in France in the early … Continue reading →
Easy Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème
I first introduced you to my Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème in early 2015 and it has remained our favorite chocolate dessert since.  It's the sweet treat my husband requests the most and is always a hit with our guests.  We've gotten many emails from our readers echoing the … Continue reading →
French Beef Stew with Old-Fashioned Vegetables
The French really know how to make great stews. Â Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef. Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →
How To Make a Bouquet Garni
If you like French food and you want to cook like the French, you have to become acquainted with the Bouquet Garni. Â An indispensable part of French cuisine, the bouquet garni is quick and simple to put together and will do wonders for your food. Plus, I've got some great … Continue reading →
French Entertaining Part II: Nouvelle Cuisine (+ Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!)
I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this post. Welcome back to Part II of French Entertaining! In our last post French guest cook Sandrine Vannson enlightened us on French entertaining "country style" with Duck Rillette and Pheasant & Rosemary … Continue reading →
French Entertaining “Country Style” + Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!
I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this delicious post! I recently had the opportunity to try some amazing products from ALEXIAN.  Let me tell you a little about them.  Alexian is America's premier producer of the finest pâtés and mousses all made with the finest, … Continue reading →
Blonde French Onion Soup
Sponsored Post - The Art of Cheese with Castello Aged Havarti This all-original Blonde French Onion Soup is a deliciously creamy twist on the classic version. Â You'll love it! French onion soup is rather sentimental to me. Â It played a special part in the dating years … Continue reading →
Baked Endives with Ham and Bechamel
If you've never had endives before, let this be your first experience. Â And if you have had them before, be prepared to fall head over heels. This dish is very easy to prepare and you can serve it as a side dish or as a light entree with some crusty bread and a side … Continue reading →
Bechamel Sauce with Parmesan
A deliciously rich and flavorful Bechamel Sauce recipe that features the addition of Parmesan cheese for a truly unforgettable sauce! Easy to make and wonderfully versatile! An easy, perfectly creamy bechamel sauce with Parmesan cheese for a wonderfully delicate … Continue reading →
Pan-fried Fingerling Potatoes with Leek
Simple and quick to make, this side dish is elegant and delicious. Â … Continue reading →
Chocolate Peppermint Meringues
An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy during the Christmas season. Â Alternatively, use natural green food coloring and dip the chocolate in crushed green candy canes. Â These beautiful and yummy meringues are guaranteed to impress your family and friends! … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}
Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special. Â The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon custards, puddings and pies have been made and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Meringue came on board some time during the 1600's and then, in the 1800's, Swiss baker Alexander Frehse came up with the brilliant idea of combining the two - lemon and meringue - to make … Continue reading →
Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies
I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled...deeply.  The aroma, oh my, the aroma!  I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze
Oh. Â My. Â Golly. Â Goodness. Don't let the simple appearance of this cake fool you - there's nothing simple about the flavor. Â Almonds, vanilla, green tea and honey combine to make this a truly remarkable cake. Â Light and airy, layers of flavor, and the perfect touch of … Continue reading →