This beef stew is a perfect meal for a chilly autumn day. I don't know where I first got this recipe, but I have had it a long time. I love slow cooker recipes, because when you don't have the time in the evening to prepare a meal, the slow cooker provides! Meaning that you can throw a bunch of ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and then in the evening, you have a delicious home-cooked meal. This French onion beef stew has a wonderful flavor that is a delight t

This is a wonderful French dessert that is traditionally made during the holidays. If you love almond paste, you will love this tart. It is a bit involved because of the crust, but the accomplishment you'll feel when you have a beautiful plum tart is reward enough to put in the effort. If you are not a fan of plums, you can use a different or favorite fruit as substitute. I like to serve this elegant dessert with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. Coffee also goes sple

Despite the title, these muffins are great any time of the day! They are sweet with a hint of spice and go perfect with a cup of coffee. There is a rustic quality to these muffins. I tried many recipes before I created this one, and I worked to incorporate the best of each recipe. My family helped with the development of my own 'French Morning Muffins' and commented on each recipe I tried. I have worked to combine all the feedback I got into this recipe, and they turned

The first time that I saw a clafoutis was at a little French café in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I remember thinking, "I don't know what it is, but I want it." The clafoutis that I had in that café was beautiful, sweet, and simplistic. Clafoutis are traditionally made sweet with fresh fruit. Cherries are the usual choice of fruit, but you might see any type in this classic French dish. I decided to do a savory one as I have a lot of tomatoes from my garden that I needed to use

Are you looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try this wonderful chicken dinner! It is simple to put together, and my family approved of it heartily. It would be a fine dish for company too. I adapted it from the January 2014 edition of Southern Living magazine. It is a lovely dish that brings to mind a rustic French countryside. The lemon adds a brightness to the chicken, while the rosemary and garlic mellows the flavors into something quite extraordinary. It really is

Here is a lovely quiche that I created when I needed to use some leftover roasted salmon. The combination of leek, asparagus, and salmon is perfect for spring! This dish makes for a lovely luncheon or a special occasion like Mother's Day. I like to serve it with a fresh green salad with a French vinaigrette. This quiche is simple but elegant. Bon Appetit! Tips: My favorite way to make this quiche is with fresh salmon that has been oven roasted. During spring when salmon

This is my take on a French vinaigrette. It is really easy to make, and tastes really good too! Making salad dressing can be a good option if you want something unique that will impress both guests and family alike. Buying salad dressing from the store is not a horrible thing, but with this dressing one can pick and choose how much of one ingredient to use. It is especially helpful if there is a picky eater in the family, or someone with sensitive taste buds as I can subs

This salad is one of my go-to salads. I absolutely love this salad. I could eat this everyday, but I think my family would revolt. They enjoy this salad, but they prefer some variety in their diet. Not only does this salad taste good, but it looks pretty too! You can start with any mix of greens you have on hand. I love using lettuce from my garden, but when lettuce is not available my go-to choice of greens is romaine. You can make your salad in a large bowl, or you ca