Today, we’re featuring a variation on the classic French onion tart — tarte à l’oignon et au jambon (onion tart with ham). French onion tart is a French specialty from the Alsace region (North-Eastern area of France). This onion tart with ham is delicious for a quick dinner. Check our detailed Art of the Home recipe and […]
French Entrees
French Kitchen Classic: Smoked Salmon Plate
Today, we’re featuring a simple starter to serve for a special meal or a holiday sit down dinner — a smoked salmon plate (assiette de saumon fumé). In France, it is served as a cold first course (entrée froide/hors d’oeuvre froid) and is a classic offered during a French multi-course Christmas dinner or Christmas lunch. Check […]
French Kitchen: Goat Cheese & Chicken Salad in Sauce Vinaigrette
Today, we’re featuring a quick salad dish perfect for a spring lunch or to enjoy during a weekend picnic. It’s very convenient to make if you have leftover roasted or barbecued chicken. Check our easy recipe and Art of the Home suggestions below. Enjoy and bon appétit! Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad in Sauce Vinaigrette INGREDIENTS (for 4 […]
French Kitchen: Pasta Carbonara à la Française
Today, we’re featuring a hearty pasta dish perfect for a get together with friends or to enjoy as a quick family dinner. This is the French version of the classic Italian pasta carbonara. The real Italian pasta carbonara does not include cream however most pasta carbonara dishes in France will include some crème fraîche — […]
French Kitchen Classic: Scallops in Cream Sauce
Today, we are presenting a French Kitchen Classic: Coquilles Saint Jacques à la Crème (Scallops in Cream Sauce). This is one of multiple delicious dishes done with scallops in France — a beloved seafood. When in season, one can buy the scallops in their shell at the fish market or even better pick them up during a Sunday […]
Weekday Easy Dinner: Omelet & Yogurt, et Voilà!
What’s for dinner? This is a question women all over the world ask themselves and are being asked by their hungry loved ones. Today, let’s bring a simple weekday dinner idea from a French family– the omelette (omelet) dinner. The “Menu du Jour” with recipe is detailed below and we also added for your enjoyment […]
Tip du Jour…A Simple Way to Enjoy Lettuce and Salads
Newman’s Own Family Italian Recipe salad dressing is a staple in the Art of the Home pantry. It’s especially helpful when you don’t have time to make your own dressing, which let’s face it, is often with everybody’s busy schedule. It’s a very tasty salad dressing, great with a side salad (you’ll eat more […]