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Category: Recipes

French Traditional Recipes

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Jambon-Beurre Iconic French Sandwich

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

The Jambon-Beurre aka Le Parisien or Paris Beurre sandwich is a French iconic sandwich that has been around since the 19th century born in the Halles of Paris during the workers’ lunch break. What more simpler than half a baguette … Continue reading Jambon-Beurre Iconic French Sandwich

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Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

December 27, 2020April 2, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

On January 6th all over France, we celebrate Epiphany Day 12 days after Christmas with La Galette des Rois which is reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey or Les Trois Rois Mages bearing gifts … Continue reading Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

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Les Escargots de Bourgogne

December 13, 2020April 19, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

Il pleut il mouille c’est la fête à la grenouille but it’s also la chasse aux escargots! When it rains the frogs come out but it’s also open snail season especially after thunder or early morning dew. In Languedoc, France … Continue reading Les Escargots de Bourgogne

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French Macarons 10 Easy Steps Recipe

February 8, 2020December 13, 2020 Guylaine Simone Gamble

10 Easy Steps Recipe to Make French Macarons It’s amazing how these delicious bites of heaven only contain 3 basic ingredients: almond flour, sugar, egg whites. Here are ten (10) easy steps to making authentic French Macarons. The possibilities are endless … Continue reading French Macarons 10 Easy Steps Recipe

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Galette des Rois – 3 Easy Recipes

January 5, 2020December 27, 2020 Guylaine Simone Gamble

This is an easy Galette des Rois recipe for Epiphany Day or La Fête des Rois which is a French tradition on January 6 read more about it here too. I’ve made several times at home and it is delicious. This is … Continue reading Galette des Rois – 3 Easy Recipes

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Les Petits Macarons

December 12, 2019April 20, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

It wasn’t until the early 1930′s that the “macaron” took on a Parisian flair as it is known today when an enterprising young baker called Pierre Desfontaines, an employee of the legendary Ladurée Maison founded in 1862-  bakeshop and tea salon, … Continue reading Les Petits Macarons

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Bûche de Noël – Christmas Yule Log Cake

December 20, 2018April 2, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

Cette année la bûche de Noël c’est chocolat, marron, café ou citron? Bûche Michel Richard 2017 Bûche américaine  Bûche Gilets Jaune 2018   Bûche de la Madeleine Bakery  2019   Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram   © Copyright 2020 French A … Continue reading Bûche de Noël – Christmas Yule Log Cake

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Tarte aux pommes

March 14, 2017December 13, 2020 Guylaine Simone Gamble

French apple pie has nothing to do with its American patriotic cousin from the Vermont state.  In France we call apple pie: “Tarte aux pommes” and it is more of a tart than a pie. The difference is that a … Continue reading Tarte aux pommes

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Let Them Eat Crêpes!

January 27, 2017April 2, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

Sweet or savory, crêpes are always a favorite treat or quick meal in any French household. There’s nothing easier than making crépes. You will need: 2 cups Flour 4 eggs pinch of salt 1.4 cup melted butter 2 cups  of … Continue reading Let Them Eat Crêpes!

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Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée aka. French Onion Soup

November 26, 2016December 13, 2020 Guylaine Simone Gamble

Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée aka. French Onion Soup French onion soup anyone? Soupe à l’oignon gratinée,  SVP! Here’s a little background: originating back in the Roman times, onions were readily available and this was a popular cheap daily soup… because … Continue reading Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée aka. French Onion Soup

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Mardi Gras Beignet or Pets d’âne

February 9, 2016December 13, 2020 Guylaine Simone Gamble

Beignet (ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning “to raise” and French for “fritter” made from deep-fried choux pastry or “pâte à choux”. Beignets,  a New Orleans specialty, are fried, raised pieces of yeast dough, usually about 2 … Continue reading Mardi Gras Beignet or Pets d’âne

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La Bûche de Noël – Yule Log Cake

December 31, 2013April 2, 2021 Guylaine Simone Gamble

The traditional “Bûche de Noël!” or Yule Log Cake is formidable all holiday long!  It usually comes in: chocolate, coffee, raspberry or my favorite “crème de marrons” chestnut cream. Do you make your own bûche? If not, find it here … Continue reading La Bûche de Noël – Yule Log Cake

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