by Audrey

Rustic French recipes made easy

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French Almond Croissants (Bakery Style)

Day-old croissants filled with almond cream and topped with syrup and shaved almonds yield a warm and flaky pastry that’s oozing with big almond flavor. You only need 25 minutes to make these freshly-baked almond croissants, that look and taste worthy of a French bakery!

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This Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Tarte Soleil – known as a “Sun Tart”, in English …

Made with both poached as well as smoked salmon, these salmon rillettes are an easy-to-make …

Brie en Croûte is a festive French appetizer that is simply perfect for entertaining. Made …

Known as “Torsades au Fromage”, these Gruyère Cheese Twists are the perfect crowd pleasers to …

French Holiday Desserts

This Queen of Sheba Chocolate Cake is one of Julia Child’s most famous recipes, and …

The Classic Fruit French Tart – known as Tarte aux fruits frais – is an …

Rye flour, a good amount of honey and a unique spice blend are the key …

In France, a proper Christmas dinner wouldn’t be complete without the traditional Bûche de Noël. This …

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Raise a glass to a quintessential French classic: the traditional Beef Daube. This slow-cooked Provençal …

Porc aux pruneaux is a classic French dish that can take various forms, from a …

This deliciously rustic recipe from Brittany combines staple ingredients from the region: pork, shallots and …

Quintessentially French, Coq Au Vin Rouge (literally “rooster in red wine”) is an iconic dish …

A French Chicken Fricassée is the perfect combination of simplicity and comfort. This French classic …

Chicken, fresh tarragon, cream and white wine are no strangers to a French kitchen – …

This Clementine Roast Chicken with Fennel and Honey is a lovely Winter dish that is …

Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish named after the Battle of Marengo, a victory …

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    If you’re craving a warm, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor, look no further than this French Onion Soup recipe. This timeless French bistro classic is loved for its rich caramelized onions, savory broth and bubbly, cheesy topping. And the best part? You don’t have to be a professional chef to make it at home! With simple ingredients and a little patience, you can enjoy an authentic bowl of French Onion Soup in the comfort of your own home.

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Bienvenue, I'm Audrey!

Bienvenue, I'm Audrey!

I am passionate French cook, food writer and photographer, living in beautiful Brittany, France. I share classic French recipes, lesser-known regional dishes and a few modern takes. Making French cooking easy, approachable and cliché-free is my priority. To learn more, click here.

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Rustic French Cooking Made Easy (2019, Page street Publishing) is available worldwide!

 

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Let’s bring French flavors to your kitchen! I share uncomplicated and classic recipes, lesser-known regional dishes and a few modern takes. Making French cooking easy, approachable and cliché-free is my priority.