This traditional cake comes from the Basque region in France, has a reputation for being both simple and delicious. …read more

Who said that the French must have cream in everything? These boulangère potatoes are just like a classic gratin, but slow cooked in an aromatic blend of onions, cooking stock and farmhouse smoked bacon. …read more

This dish from Normandy marries regional ingredients of cream, apples, Calvados & hard apple cider with bacon mushrooms and chicken. …read more

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Tarte Tatin workshop given by Ferrandi Paris, at Galeries Lafayette, Paris Haussmann. Here’s what it was like + a recipe for the iconic French dessert. …read more

Here is an easy recipe from the prestigious Ferrandi Paris for the classic French Tarte Tatin. …read more

We’ve rounded up some of the best healthy French recipes for winter after a holiday season of indulgence. …read more

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With a French winter feast of mulled wine and raclette at home, I have successfully changed a cold winter’s gloom to a bright celebration. …read more

To help you satisfy your French cravings, we’ve selected these recent cookbooks to bring you straight to the land of flaky pastries, even if only through your tastebuds. …read more

We have selected some of the most delicious and cozy French recipes to cook at home to feel just as if you were in your favorite Parisian restaurant. …read more

While it’s still tricky to travel, you can keep wanderlust at bay with these tips and recipes for bringing a touch of France to your holiday meal. Treat yourself – whether a celebration for one or many, on a modest budget or no expense spared. …read more

Here at HIP Paris, we know so many of our readers are longing to visit the City of Light for their much-needed French fix. The next best thing, in our opinion, is re-creating your favorite bistro dishes at home. When we set out to do a round-up of the best bistro cookbooks, there were simply… …read more

I am a real foodie now. I have committed to buying locally and seasonally. So long sweet pineapples; see you sporadically. Most expats have their sentimental reasons that keep them in France. A perfect café crème, a favorite terrace, or unpasteurized cheese can easily outweigh all the persistence, courage, and patience it takes to build… …read more

Cristina Lasarte Remember the fable of the ant and the grasshopper? Should we “sing” all summer? Or should we be preparing for the colder months ahead? Summer is the time of sweet, sugary stone fruit… and what better way to capture summer’s bounty than preserving it with jams to last you through the long months… …read more