I love making French cooking easy for home cooks. I share delicious French Mediterranean recipes that anyone can prepare in their own kitchen, flavorful and perfect for everyday meals. If you've ever thought French food was too complicated, overly sauced, or reserved for fine dining, I'm excited to show you just how wrong that misconception is!
Glad you are here!
I'm Judith Coates!
I'm your French food home chef, owner, creator, and everything else necessary to bring these delicious recipes into your home from mine. I love what I do and hope you will love it too!
Someone said to me once, "French food is boring!"
After I got over the shock and horror that there is actually a person on this earth who could possibly think and say that…
I asked my friends what they thought, and here are their responses.
Boring??? Why??? I don't understand…. French food has a very good reputation! It's tasty, very well presented, elegant food.
Maryse C.
Never was boring? Always exclusive and the best!
Ven A.
Absolutely Not!
Diane E.
My sentiments exactly!
Judith
⚜️ French Home Cooking
French home cooking is about simple, authentic meals made with local, seasonal ingredients-think cheeses, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish more often than meat, and of course, crusty bread. On a daily basis, it's not all about fancy pastries or elaborate dishes like Duck Foie Gras With Truffles. Instead, it's about easy French recipes that bring people together around the table.
On lovefrenchfood.com, you'll find traditional French dishes passed down from French homes, shared by friends, or created in my kitchen.
Each recipe is well-seasoned, timeless, tested, and designed to be practical for home cooks.
From rustic one-pot meals like Chicken Fricassée, Beef Bourguignon, and Bouillabaisse to classics like Crème Brulée and Ratatouille, my recipes are meant to be enjoyed and home chef-friendly.
And what would a French meal be without its famous French wines? I cover that too, as wine is a favorite here in our house, where I make our own!
Transform your everyday meals with French cooking techniques in my How to Cook category, which guides you on your French cuisine journey.
I want to dispel the myth that French cuisine is intimidating or pretentious. Here, you'll find quick and easy French recipes that fit into busy lifestyles, all while delivering that incredible French flavor.
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⋆˚🐾˖° My Cooking Team
I share my life with my partner, Paul, and our two rescues, Duke & Dex, who are the "bosses" and keep us on our toes and brighten our days!
They provide the official taste-testing tasks whenever needed!
👩🏼🍳 My Culinary Journey: How a Childhood Kitchen Disaster Led to My Culinary Passion
My love for cooking started as a child, watching my talented mother create delicious meals every day. Her creativity and passion for providing her family with tasty, nutritious meals were passed along to me.
She taught me to experiment and make each dish my own. I still remember my first kitchen disaster, salty sugar cookies that brought a smile to my mom's face and ended up in the trash. She said I must have switched the amounts of flour and salt! 🤭
But every mistake taught me something valuable. Cooking errors like this one are to be expected and laughed at. (later… 😉) I can confidently say my cookies have improved since then, with favorites like French Butter Biscuits, Madeleines, and Palmiers.
💥 Facing Kitchen Mishaps!
As an adult, I've faced my share of kitchen disasters, like birthday cakes splitting in half or the top layer of cakes sliding off!
These mishaps have taught me to be a student of technique, be creative in the kitchen, and be forgiving!
Today, I make delightful desserts and breads like Chestnut Cake, Christmas Yule Log, and Kugelhopf, blending influences from German, Italian, Spanish, and Belgian cuisines.
Even without formal culinary training (I have formal training in Early Childhood Education and Non-profit Management), I have become quite proficient in the kitchen through decades of experience.
I believe in three things: the power of education, that it's never too late to follow your passion, and to grow in new directions!
My curiosity and love for preparing food have led me to master a variety of dishes, from classic French recipes to easy weeknight dinners to authentic French desserts like Millefeuille, Paris Brest, and French Chocolate Soufflé.
ᯓ ✈︎ A Love for Travel and Culture: Culinary Inspirations from My Travels
Traveling through Europe and experiencing global cuisines has enriched my appreciation for diverse culinary traditions. I discovered and enjoyed the same in other countries I've visited, such as Mexico, India, Great Britain, the USA, and my home country of Canada.
🍁 Take A French Culinary Trip in Canada
Living in Canada, I'm lucky to have a touch of French culture right at home in the province of Quebec, a region bursting with rich dishes and flavors. If you're curious, start here with a classic French Canadian recipe, Tourtière Meat Pie!
❤️ The Things I Love
- I love to cook! (If that isn't obvious. 😘)
- My life partner, Paul.
- Our two fur babies.
- Visiting family.
- Feeding the birds in my backyard.
- Growing vegetables & flowers.
- Taking walks in a forest.
- Listening to jazz or classical while I work.
- The people who share this planet with me, their uniqueness of food and culture.
- Travelling
- Camping
Let's Connect
- If you have questions about a particular recipe on lovefrenchfood.com, then the best way to ask is to use the comment form at the bottom of the recipe page itself, and you will be answered there.
- Would you like to share a favorite recipe for possible publication on the site? I would love that! Please fill out the form here at Share A French Cuisine Recipe With Us. Excited to see what you share!
- I would love it if you would tell me something you would like to see on Love French Food that isn't here. That's how I can make the site better for you! Please send me an email to judith@lovefrenchfood.com.
- Connect with me on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. Please like and share!
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🤝 Let's Cook Together!
I hope my recipes inspire you to fall in love with French Mediterranean cooking. You'll find dishes that are simple, flavorful, and perfect for everyday meals. Whether you're trying your hand at a classic like Beef Burgundy or exploring quick and easy dinners, my goal is to make French cuisine accessible and enjoyable for all!
Join me on this culinary journey and discover the joy of cooking French Mediterranean meals at home!
Toujours Bon Appétit! Always, Love French Food!
Bon appetite. Eat Well!
