Candy Cane Crème Brûlée
As the holiday season sparkles with festive cheer, there’s no better way to embrace the magic than with a dessert that combines elegance and…
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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Rolls
The hidden star of every Thanksgiving dinner? The dinner rolls of course! They can be enjoyed slathered in butter or eaten alongside the endless…
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Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a…
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Tomato Confit with Whipped Chèvre
Summer is a time of plenty, with farmer’s markets bursting at the seams with fresh produce just waiting to be transformed into beautiful dishes….
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Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine (Burgundy)
There is something so special (not to mention delicious) about a perfectly braised beef short rib that is fall-off-the-bone tender. Quite possibly one of…
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Tarte à La Tomate
This vibrant & colourful tomato tart is so versatile for summer! It can be served straight from the oven as a seasonal & elegant…
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Spinach and Mushroom Soufflé
A classic French dish to celebrate the arrival of warmer days! This recipe incorporates fresh spring spinach & hearty mushrooms. Although a souffle has…
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Classic Tourtière
As the cold winter season continues to linger & temperatures reach well into the negatives, a Tourtière is just the comforting recipe we all…
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Roasted Ratatouille with Pearl Couscous
Hello summer! The season to enjoy endless dinners & drinks on the patio. Something about eating outdoors just makes things taste that much better….
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Spring Asparagus and Brie Tart
After a long (long) winter, spring is finally here! I can hear the birds chirping away as the garden begins to bloom. One of…
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Winter Vegetable Tian with Walnut Salsa
A tian, technically speaking, is any casserole cooked in an earthenware vessel by the same name. But the term is more commonly used these…
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Pumpkin + Squash Gratin
As a fall enthusiast, let the cozy crisp days of fall begin! The start of October is my favourite time of year. It is…
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Roasted Aubergine & Sun Dried Tomato Tagliatelle
Summer is just around the corner, and with it, all the fresh seasonal produce you could ever want. I look forward to this time…
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Spring-Inspired Pissaladière
This spring-inspired pissaladière puts a modern fresh spin on a classic French dish. It’s the best of both worlds.
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Homemade croissants? Yes you can!
Croissants. Golden, flaky, buttery, delicious. But not something you make at home, right? Actually, you might be surprised to hear that there’s a pretty…
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Apple, Cranberry & Sausage Stuffing
Because you can’t have turkey without stuffing, today I am sharing the recipe for an upscaled version of a classic. Canadian Thanksgiving is just…
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Potatoes au Gratin with Haricots Verts and Prosciutto
Growing up in Southern Louisiana, comfort foods were the star of my childhood. Whether we were gathering with friends over bowls full of gumbo…
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Fresh Fig Cheesecake Tart
I’ve been making cheesecake, one of my very favourite desserts, for many years. I remember the first few attempts being kitchen disasters, but eventually…
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Tartiflette
Fall. It is finally here. Time to crank up the oven & start making all our favourite cold weather comfort foods again. This…
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Ricotta Gnudi with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
If you have some ricotta, a few pantry staples, and a few minutes in the kitchen, you’re on your way to some killer home-made…
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Seared Salmon Niçoise
Niçoise is one of my favourite spring/summer salads. It originated in Nice as a simple composed tomato, anchovy, and olive oil salad. While it’s come…
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Tourtière Hand Pies
I’ve seriously embraced making comfort food this winter, learning to bake a decent loaf of sourdough bread, making pies and pastries, and ensuring an ongoing supply of…
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Persimmon and Cranberry Tarte Tatin
Almost a decade ago my very first cast iron skillet was initiated with a tarte tatin. Actually, let’s back up. Almost a decade ago I bought my…
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French Onion Soup
With the weather cooling down & the sun setting early, I can’t think of anything more comforting that diving into a bowl of french…
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Pumpkin Walnut Brioche
If you were to draw a Venn diagram of classic brioche, a loaf of challah, and pumpkin cinnamon buns, the bull’s eye would lie…
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Beef and Rice Stuffed Tomatoes
I wait for tomatoes all year, abstaining from the store-bought ones for a few months before the new season brings us a local harvest,…
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Spring Quiche
Many quiches (or quiche-like pies, I should say) were harmed in the making of this post and I’m proud to finally have something delicious…
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Pot Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives
If I had to pick only one meat dish to eat for the rest of my life it would probably be roasted chicken. A…
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Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Loin with Sauce Gribiche
With all of the cold weather blowing through this time of year, it’s a great time to turn to our ovens for warmth and…
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Golden Beet Pancake with Smoked Salmon and Pickled Shallots
This isn’t your usual pancake, but what it lacks in maple syrup, it make up for in…..beets? I knew this would be an easy…
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Ham and Cheese Soufflé
In my experience, there are few dishes that impress dinner guests more than soufflé. The elegant rise and fall. The way their crunchy tops…
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Churrelés: Cannelés Meet Mexican Churros
Hi everyone! This is Gab from Artful Desperado. I’m super excited to be a new contributor to The French Barn Blog where I’ll be…
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Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Apricot-Rose Jam
Raise your hand if the excuse to bake a ridiculous amount of cookies is your favourite thing about December. It’s mine for sure! Every…
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Tomato & Saffron Braised Lamb Shanks
Hey there holiday entertainers! We have something special for you today. If you haven’t braised lamb shanks before you’re in for a treat. Besides…
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Beef Tenderloin “en croute”
Yum Beef Tenderloin “en croute” Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes This recipe requires little preparation, is easy to create…
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Coq au Vin, a French specialty
Yum Coq au Vin Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 14 hours, 30 minutes The Coq au Vin (literally “rooster in wine”)…
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