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Strawberry Oat Bars (Carrés aux fraises)| Pardon Your French
Looking for an easy, delicious side dish? These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and bursting with sweet, caramelized garlic flavor. Made with a whole head of roasted garlic, plenty of butter, and a splash of cream, they’re the ultimate comfort side dish. They’re perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday roasts, or any meal that deserves a touch of indulgence. Audrey’s notes Truth be told, I’ve never been a huge fan of plain mashed potatoes — they often feel a bit too b...| Pardon Your French
Strawberry Oat Bars (Carrés aux fraises)| Pardon Your French
Best Strawberry Recipes To Make This Summer| Pardon Your French
Simplicity is often the golden rule of allowing seasonal fruits to shine – and this Strawberry Flaugnarde is the perfect example of this. Just like a Clafoutis, this classic French dessert is a custardy baked flan nestled with seasonal fruits. It’s tender and creamy in the center, with satisfyingly puffy and chewy rims. The best part: you only need a few basic baking ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs and milk) and fresh seasonal strawberries to recreate this delicious dessert in your own ki...| Pardon Your French
Simplicity is often the golden rule of allowing seasonal fruits to shine – and this Strawberry Flaugnarde is the perfect example of this. Just like a Clafoutis, this classic French dessert is a custardy baked flan nestled with seasonal fruits. It’s tender and creamy in the center, with satisfyingly puffy and chewy rims. The best part: you only need a few basic baking ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs and milk) and fresh seasonal strawberries to recreate this delicious dessert in your own ki...| Pardon Your French
Nothing screams mid-Summer louder than a vibrant Raspberry Tart, don’t you agree? And this couldn’t be any truer in France where you’ll find Classic Raspberry Tarts with Crème Patissiere (vanilla c…| Pardon Your French
Simpler to make than apple pie, a Tarte Tatin defies the cliché of fussy, flawless French desserts, while offering that same rich, sophisticated taste. Made with juicy apples doused in sweet carame…| Pardon Your French
Spring is here, and we are embracing a timeless basic today – the Classic French Strawberry Tart, known in French as “Tarte aux Fraises”. This traditional French dessert combines a buttery pastry c…| Pardon Your French
When life gives you Apricots, make an Apricot Flaugnarde! This dessert hailing from the Limousin region, in south-central France, is a delicious variant of the Cherry Clafoutis – but made with Apri…| Pardon Your French
After a festive or comforting meal, a fruit salad is always a welcome ending on a lighter and more refreshing note – even in the Winter! This Winter Fruit Salad plays with in-season fruits: p…| Pardon Your French
Crème Brûlée (which translates to “burnt cream”) is one of the most raved about French desserts of all time – and for good reason. The two contrasting layers of luscious vanilla cream under a crackly caramelized sugar top are a match made in heaven and make this dessert stand out from all the others. Even better: you’ll be surprised at how simple it is to make Crème Brûlée in your own kitchen. You simply need 5 ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and just a l...| Pardon Your French
Riz au Lait with Caramel Sauce is what we call a recette de grand-mère, aka a “grandmother’s recipe”. Practically every French grandmother knows their way with pantry staples (rice, mil…| Pardon Your French
A crisp buttery crust with a smooth tangy lemon custard. That is all you need to recreate this utterly iconic French dessert: a Classic French Lemon Tart. A must to have in your baking repertoire a…| Pardon Your French
Pot de crème, crème brûlée, mousse, riz-au-lait, sabayon … there is undoubtedly a strong tradition of creamy, cup-contained desserts in France. And even though the classic “pudding” (pouding, in Fr…| Pardon Your French
Caramelized Onion Tart (Tarte à l’Oignon Alsacienne)| Pardon Your French
This Plum Moelleux Cake recipe was destined to be shared quickly on my Instagram… But following the success of it, I decided to share it on the blog as well, so no one misses out on the …| Pardon Your French
A “moelleux” is a very casual yet scrumptious French cake made with the simplest of ingredients and a generous amount of butter, for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The crumb is rich and a little den…| Pardon Your French
Outside of France, for some reason, Pots de Crème are the underdog of French custards. They don’t receive nearly as much love as crème brulées do – but if you go to France, it’s a whole diffe…| Pardon Your French
Decadent yet elegant, a Classic French Chocolate Mousse is a must in your repertoire as a French host(ess), or just to treat yourself. This timeless dessert relies on only a few ingredients – choco…| Pardon Your French
This Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake is typically what we call a “Gâteau régréssif” in France – meaning it makes you feel like a kid again. With a buttery and tender crumb and beautiful chocolate and…| Pardon Your French
We’re putting yet another French twist on an American classic! Today’s recipe revisits classic fudgy Brownies, but with the addition of pecans and Fleur de Sel – a star ingredient of French cuisine…| Pardon Your French
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 fresh, vibrant summer salad straight from the heart of France? This French Tomato Salad, or Salade de Tomates, is a rustic, simple dish that celebrates the flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp red onions, fresh herbs and quality olive oil. This is a staple in my French household, perfect as a starter, light lunch, or side dish. What Is a French Tomato Salad? A French tomato salad—or salade de tomates— is all about simplicity and freshness. It relies on ripe tomato wedges, ...| 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
If you’re looking to impress with a French dessert that’s as easy to make as it is elegant, let me introduce you to the Chocolate Marquise—known in France as Marquise au Chocolat. This rich, frozen chocolate terrine is a no-bake classic that combines the silkiness of a mousse with the intensity of dark chocolate. Traditionally served in thin slices with fresh berries or dollop of whipped cream, it’s a showstopper that’s perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or simply for t...| 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
One of the most beloved classics of French cuisine, Chicken Cordon Bleu is the ultimate comfort food – tender, juicy chicken wrapped around savory ham and gooey cheese, all tucked inside a golden, crispy coating. While it may look impressive, this recipe is surprisingly simple and wonderfully forgiving. With just a bit of stuffing and rolling, you’ll have a dish that’s just as perfect for a cozy family dinner as it is for a special occasion. What is Cordon Bleu? A classic French favorit...| Pardon Your French
French recipes made easy| Pardon Your French
Simplicity is often the golden rule of allowing seasonal fruits to shine – and this Strawberry Flaugnarde is the perfect example of this. Just like a Clafoutis, this classic French dessert is a cus…| Pardon Your French
Crème Brûlée (which translates to “burnt cream”) is one of the most raved about French desserts of all time – and for good reason. The two contrasting layers of luscious vanilla cream under a…| Pardon Your French
A Classic of the French repertoire, a Chocolate Moelleux Cake is a decadent and intensely chocolatey cake, relying on only a few ingredients: eggs, sugar and a solid amount of butter and good-quali…| Pardon Your French
A tender, buttery, rum-flavored crumb nestled with big chunks of apples makes the Classic French Apple Cake a delicious staple. Right before baking, the cake gets dusted with sugar to create a sign…| Pardon Your French
“Clafoutis” (pronounced kla-foo-tee) is one of those funny French words that makes a dish sound so fancy, while it’s actually so simple to make. Some fresh seasonal cherries and a few basic baking …| Pardon Your French
Popular French butter cookies, Sablés come in all forms and flavors– and these Buckwheat Sablés with Chocolate are some of my favorite ones. Nutty buckwheat flavor, the rich taste of butter and spe…| Pardon Your French
If there’s one type of cookie that defined my childhood in Brittany, it’s the Sablé Breton! These traditional French salted butter cookies are crispy, buttery, and perfectly balanced with a hint of…| Pardon Your French
Known in France as “Flan Coco”, this famous Coconut Flan hails from the French Antilles. With the exotic flavors of coconut milk, shredded coconut and vanilla, this recipe may be a stretch from wha…| Pardon Your French
