Tag: french

  • Stovetop Coq Au Vin

    Stovetop Coq Au Vin

    When the snow is falling outside, there is nothing better then cozying up in the kitchen & cooking a comforting meal. Coq Au Vin is always at the top of my list. It is so hearty & flavourful served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Coq Au Vin is a traditional french dish that features a…

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    This season, I am sharing a modern twist on a French classic! The traditional Bûche de Noël is a Christmas dessert served in France, made of sponge cake to resemble a miniature yule log. The classic flavours include a vanilla sponge cake with chocolate frosting or a chocolate sponge cake with chocolate frosting. However, this modern Bûche…

  • French Onion Soup

    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 onion soup. The fresh bread, the gooey cheese & the rich beef stock make for comfort food at its finest! This is such a simple & minimal ingredient dish to put…

  • Apple Clafouti

    Apple Clafouti

    Every year I look forward to the start of fall. The weather begins to cool, the leaves change colour & I can pull out all my favourite sweaters while sipping on some hot cider. If that doesn’t make you feel all warm & fuzzy inside, I don’t know what will! It may not be pumpkin…

  • Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Loin with Sauce Gribiche

    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 comfort. For hearty dishes that can warm the bones and swirl rich aromas throughout our kitchens and homes. Here, I’ve prepared a classic roast pork loin, which I’ve butterflied and filled…

  • Pop singer Stromae rocks New York

    Pop singer Stromae rocks New York

    He’s already been compared to the legendary Belgian-born singer Jacques Brel. Partly because he is a French-speaking Belgian singer himself, but also because most of his songs carry the same engaged, meaningful, thoughtful poetry as his predecessor. With over 3.5 million albums sold, Stromae is one of the most popular young singers today in Europe and…