If you love cozy comfort food with a touch of French flair, this is the one. This Creamy Chicken and Leek Pot Pie features a combination of creamy leeks, tender chicken, a creamy Dijon-spiked sauce and flaky puff pastry: pure heaven in a dish! The recipe is simple, practical, and can easily be made ahead — perfect for family dinners, Sunday suppers, or using up leftover roast chicken. The pie that won my husband’s heart Savory pot pies—or tourtes, as we call them in France—are the ul...| Pardon Your French
If you’ve ever dreamed of pulling authentic French baguettes straight from your own oven, this easy homemade baguette recipe is for you. With a golden, crispy crust and a soft, airy crumb inside, these no-knead baguettes taste just like the ones you’d find at a French bakery – without any complicated techniques or special equipment. An easy, no-knead baguette recipe you’ll love When people find out I’m French and a food blogger, one of the first recipes they ask me for is a homemade...| Pardon Your French
If you’re searching for an easy French dessert that feels elegant but requires no pastry chef skills, the French Almond Cake (Amandier) is a must-bake. This moist almond flour cake is naturally gluten-free, deeply nutty, and delicately flavored with orange zest. It’s a classic French cake recipe to impress guests, or a simple treat to enjoy with coffee or tea on your own. What is an Amandier (French Almond Cake)? The word Amandier means “almond tree” in French, and this classic french...| Pardon Your French
Looking for a blueberry cake that’s not your typical American Bundt or muffin? This French blueberry bundt cake, known as Tourte aux Myrtilles in the Pyrenees region of southern France, is a rustic mountain dessert bursting with juicy berries, vanilla, and a generous splash of dark rum. Unlike classic blueberry cakes, this one has a light, moist crumb (thanks to whipped egg whites), a crackly sugar crust, and the charm of an old-world recipe passed down through generations. A slice of the P...| Pardon Your French
Behold this old-school bistro classic! Steak au Poivre is a classic French recipe of pan-seared steak smothered in a creamy pepper sauce – easily one of the best sauces you’ve ever tasted. If you’ve ever dined at a French bistro, you’ve probably seen this on the menu. It’s simple, yet luxurious, and easy to make at home! What Is Steak au Poivre? Steak au poivre is a classic French dish that translates to “pepper steak”. Traditionally made with a tender cut like filet mignon, the...| Pardon Your French
This French Egg Salad is a beloved bistro classic—simple, elegant and full of character. Unlike the richer, mayo-heavy American version, this egg salad is lighter and brighter, with generous chunks of tender eggs, crunchy cornichons, briny capers and a handful of fresh herbs that brings everything to life. Whether you’re making lunch for yourself or feeding a crowd, this recipe delivers big flavor with very little fuss. I’m very excited to share one of my absolute favorite French classi...| Pardon Your French