by nancyconway | Mar 6, 2026 | Herbs & Spices
Bouquet garni is a classic herb bundle used in French cuisine to flavor soups, stews, stocks, and braised dishes. It can be made with fresh herbs tied together or with dried herbs wrapped in cheesecloth. In France, fresh herbs are a staple of everyday cooking. French...
by nancyconway | Feb 27, 2026 | Condiments
This is the perfect time of year for a classic cold-weather recipe: French “Pot au Feu” (literally a “Pot in the Fire”). This French beef stew is a great winter dish of stewed meats, beef broth, and vegetables. It’s simple to put...
by nancyconway | Nov 18, 2025 | Condiments
We all need new recipes to add variety to our home-cooking choices. This Dijon mustard chicken recipe came to mind because it’s a French-Italian mix: Two iconic kitchen ingredients come together in this Gilded Chicken Breast recipe: Dijon mustard and authentic...