Another French salad platter inspired by Richard Olney’s “salades canaille.” This one stars roast chicken and Swiss Chard.
Blackberry-Sage Fizz: A Great French Cocktail with Sage and Cognac
A great cocktail using sage simple syrup + brown liquor.
Master Recipe for an Herb Simple Syrup for Cocktails + Master Recipe for Cocktails with Herbs
A master recipe for herb simple syrups for cocktails, using any herb you love.
Recipe for Braised Lamb Shoulder Arm Chop or Steak
Inexpensive—yet opulent—lamb! A easy recipe for Lamb Arm Shoulder Steak.
French Pear Liqueur = Beautiful Summer Cocktails
Summer-up your cocktails with a beautiful pear liqueur from France. Here are three of my favorites.
Blue Cocktails—Yes or No?
A little blue goes a long way to add a certain je ne sais quoi to your French cocktails.
National Rosé Day Is Saturday! Celebrate with a Strawberry-Rosé Cocktail
Strawberry-Rosé Cocktail, made with a lovely rosé wine from the South of France.
A New-to-Me French Gin + A Classic French Cocktail
I discovered a great French gin—and I’ll tell you the best way to serve it.
It's Publication Day! Raise a Glass!
If you’re looking for a great reason to raise a glass (and try a new cocktail!), I’ll give you one! Today is Publication Day for Everyday French Cooking! Cheers.
Everyday French Cooking Is Now Available
Now available—and ready to help you bring simple, splendid French food to your table night after night.
Best Hotel Rooms with Kitchens
After three months on the road in the U.S., I’ve become an expert in which hotel rooms offer the best kitchens.
The Reviews of Everyday French Cooking Are Pouring In
I always find it gratifying when readers appreciate what I’m doing with a book—and I love it when they articulate it in their own words.
How to Use Herbes de Provence
My favorite ways to use herbes de Provence in cooking.
How to Cook Chicken in the Braiser
French chicken Casserole with Rice and Mushrooms: A great method for cooking chicken in the braiser.
A Classic French Valentine's Day Recipe
Readers voted on which dish they’d most want for a French Valentine’s Day main dish. Here’s the recipe!
French Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and a Rosemary Cream Sauce
Looking for French recipes with sweet potatoes? Here’s one of my faves.
French Farro Pilaf with Dates and Walnuts
One of my favorite French side dishes combines whole-grain goodness and French finesse, thanks to farro.
Review of the Le Creuset 1.5-Quart Braiser
“Do I need a 1.5-quart braiser,” you ask? Maybe you don’t. But I’ll tell you why it’s the second most-often used pan in my kitchen. Here’s how I use it.