Adventures of an American cooking, eating and living in France

Tag: leeks

Frenchified Fall Stuffing

Frenchified Fall Stuffing

A classic version of stuffing, using French products.

These Vegan Black Beans Go with Anything

These Vegan Black Beans Go with Anything

One of the things that I really miss about the U.S. is access to a wide variety of beans. Here in western France, most regular grocery stores only have two types: white (mogette, basically cannellini, though I think they’re a bit larger) and red kidney […]

A coq au vin recipe that’s it’s easier than it looks

A coq au vin recipe that’s it’s easier than it looks

When mostĀ people think about French cooking, they probably think of highly complex dishes with a lot of steps. And that can be true for many, many recipes. However, just because a recipe may seem complicated and has a lot of ingredients, doesn’t mean it’s hard. […]

Boudin Blanc with Leek Mustard Sauce

Boudin Blanc with Leek Mustard Sauce

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve really developed a fondness for leeksĀ (you might even call it an obsession). In addition to using them frequently in soups, I’ve recently discovered their ability to make a savory sauce. I found this when I was looking for ideas for cooking […]