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Ti Punch is a symbol of the art of living in the French West Indies, and its history is closely linked to the history of rum and sugar cane in the region. Find the recipe of this drink and its story here. …


The Tourtière du Lac Saint-Jean is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie that originates from the Lac Saint-Jean region in Quebec, Canada. It is a beloved dish typically served during the holiday season. …


This recipe hails from the beautiful region of Franche-Comté in eastern France. Unlike the traditional French King cake made with frangipane, this delightful variation is crafted from choux and orange blossom. …


As the holiday season approaches, Northern France and Belgium unveil a delightful treat synonymous with joyous gatherings and festive cheer - the Coquille de Noël. These sweet pastries, are a beloved tradition, cherished for their delicate, buttery texture and delightful sweetness that perfectly complements the celebratory atmosphere of Christmas. …


The strawberries are back, it's time to sit down on the banks of the Seine and eat a strawberry pie or tartelette! …


Originally, these little cakes were made in Lorraine by nuns in a convent. …


After discovering the tradition of apéro in France, discover with us a recipe that can match your glass of wine! Indeed the tapenade is a Provencal recipe invented in 1880 in Marseille. It can be made with black or green olives. …


Easter is coming soon! If you are tired of eating chocolate, you can choose the Brioche de Pâques :) 

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These small round cakes with different tastes are very famous in France. The cake has existed since the Middle Ages but the idea of assembling the two parts with ganache in the middle appeared in Paris in 1830. 

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Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! It is time to savor a cocktail especially for this day, mostly based on Champagne, this name comes from the region in the North-East of France... …


This one is definitely a winter recipe! Aligot is a dish traditionally made in the south of Auvergne from melted Tomme cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with garlic! …


Every year in February, France observes La Chandeleur, (Candlemas in English). The day is dedicated to eating crêpes, so here is our favourite recipe! …


Ratatouille is a bright, thick summer vegetable dish, rich in olive oil, a vegetable dish from the south of France, particularly from the Nice region. It’s perfect to bring some summer vibes to this cold weather. …


An easy recipe for a delicious French style moelleux au chocolat (also called molten chocolate cake), with liquid chocolate inside that runs out when cut... Miam! …


In France too we have Christmas cookies! These are very popular in the Christmas markets in Europe. With a good taste of cinnamon, simple and easy to make, they will delight the whole family for the festivities! …


This dessert bread, topped with red pralines, is an iconic recipe from Lyon, France. It was made famous by baker Auguste Pralus in 1955! …


This unique recipe made up of unique flavors that goes perfectly together will please the whole table for Christmas or New Year's Eve! …


An old-fashioned classic, pain d'epice, also known as gingerbread, are perfect for the holiday season! This timeless and easy to make recipe is very popular in France! …


Hearty and tasty, chorizo muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch.. or even dinner! Healthy and protein-packed, it is one of our favorite recipes! …


We forget everything with this recipe so comforting after a long week. A rich, runny, creamy, oven-baked camembert with a little rosemary and its gourmet, sweet touch provided by the figs roasted with honey and walnuts. …


The Norman pie is a culinary specialty of Normandy. It is an apple pie with a filling of flour, eggs, cream and sugar. In any case, the Norman pie is an essential element of the Norman cultural identity. The production of apples is important in all the territories of Lower and Upper Normandy, and each Norman country prides itself on producing the best Norman pie. …


🍽️ This week's menu: quiche lorraine! The true traditional recipe of the quiche lorraine, it is a beautiful pure butter pastry, eggs, cream, smoked bacon but no cheese. Easy and essential. The first written records of quiche lorraine are found on March 1st 1586 at the Duke of Lorraine's house, then in Nancy just a little later. …


Discover today one of the specialities of the south of France: the panisses!From Italy to Provence, Panisse is one of the well known specialties of Nice and Marseille. …


The gougère is a Burgundian speciality, composed of choux pastry and cheese, the cheese being mixed with the choux pastry still warm before cooking. The Burgundian gougère is mentioned from "goiere" at the end of the 14th century, with the meaning of cheese pie. The gougère is a dish eaten after the dish, at the time of the cheese, it is today frequently consumed with the aperitif, it is also appreciated during the tasting of wines. …


A canelé is a small French pastry flavored with rum and vanilla with a soft, tender custard center and a thick, dark caramelized crust. A specialty of the Bordeaux region in France, it is now widely available in pastry shops in France and abroad. …


On the occasion of the week dedicated to the Palace of Versailles, we have found a recipe of the time: the "bouchées à la reine" (or vol-au-vent).  …


Discover the perfect recipe for Breton buckwheat pancake dough! Easy to prepare, this recipe is full of tricks that will delight your taste buds! You can add the filling of your choice! …


Today's recipe: le Croque-monsieur. A croque-monsieur is a hot sandwich, originating from France, made of bread, white ham and cheese (emmental, comté...). easy to make, easy to eat, pleases everyone, this French recipe is within everyone's reach! …

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