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French Green beans

French Green beans

Prep time5 minsTotal time25 minsServes6 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  Indulge in tender green beans kissed with garlic, wrapped in savory prosciutto, and sautéed to perfection in rich, golden butter. This irresistible French-inspired side dish is a symphony of...

French Chili – meaty and hearty!

French Chili – meaty and hearty!

Prep time10 minsTotal cook time50 minsServes8 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  Looking for a chili that’s rich, hearty, and packed with bold flavor? This French twist on this classic, slow-cooks to perfection, blending aromatic spices, and tender chuck of meat...

French Roasted Cauliflower

French Roasted Cauliflower

Prep time10 minsTotal time40 minsServes4 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  Here is another French gourmet side dish that is a real people pleaser! My husband literally fell in love with me all over again after preparing this! So funny! The cauliflower is gently...

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French Chocolate Cake

French Chocolate Cake

Prep time10 minsTotal cook time30 minsServes6 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe Say good-bye to those cheap box mixes and dive into this super simple French chocolate cake recipe that you can call your very own. This warm, gooey, and moist cake deserves to be...

The Ultimate French Brownie

The Ultimate French Brownie

Prep time15 minsTotal cook time50 minsServes9 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipeIndulge in the ultimate French brownie 🇫🇷🍫 A rich, gooey dessert with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, loaded with chocolate chunks and crunchy caramelized pecans. This easy homemade brownie...

French Strawberry Vanilla Cake

French Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Prep time15 minsTotal cook time45 minsServes10 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipeThe birthday cake of choice of my kids! Forget those high sugary cakes, this is a natural delish and the perfect summer time cake to share with everyone.Ingredients  Wet Ingredients ¾...

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French Sweet Crepes

French Sweet Crepes

Prep time5 minsTotal cook time30 minsServes10-12 crepesLevelEasyAbout the recipe This is a classic, simple, and easy French recipe that is timeless. Just imagine walking the streets of Paris and stopping at a creperie and asking for an on-the-spot warm crepe with...

French-style Zucchini Bread

French-style Zucchini Bread

Prep time15 minsTotal cook time1 hr 15 minsServes10 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe Overrun by zucchinis in the garden or just tired of the same typical zucchini recipe? Check out this French version with its flare of warm spices and nuts that makes this cake...

French Sweet Potato Cake

French Sweet Potato Cake

Prep time30 minsTotal cook time30 minsServes5 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe A super simple French dessert for any season. You have NO idea what a killer this dessert is until you try it. The many warm aromas of creamy sweet potatoes mixed with cinnamon and vanilla...

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French Brussels-Bacon Salad

French Brussels-Bacon Salad

Prep time15 minsTotal time15 minsServes3-4 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  Want that hearty salad that will fill you up? With shredded Brussels sprouts, bacon, apples, sharp cheddar, pecans and its very own French dressing, let yourself dive into a salad packed...

French Detox Soup

French Detox Soup

Prep time5 minsTotal time25 minsServes3 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  Got that guilty conscience in what you’ve been eating recently? Check out this quick and easy French detox soup that is low carb and so satisfying with shrimp, quinoa, spinach, carrots, and...

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Prep time10 minsTotal time30 minsServes4 peopleLevelEasyAbout the recipe  No time for dinner? Pop these delicious veggie and cheese ingredients in a pot, cook, mix, then serve with a side salad and some bread and cheese. Et voilà! You’ve got your Frenchie...

Bonjour! Je m’appelle Émilie.
I’m an American mama living in France for the past 10 years and would love to share with you French life and French cooking. Check out my free American-adapted French recipes to add a little more “Oh la la” to your cooking.