French Holiday Recipes to add elegance and nostalgia to your festivities
French Holiday Recipes
- Transform your holiday meals into a culinary journey with authentic, festive French flavors.
- Impress guests with exquisite French traditions, adding elegance and charm to your celebrations.
- Experience the joy of French culture at home, crafting unforgettable holiday memories with loved ones.
- Host an elegant French themed Holiday dinner party - from cocktails to dessert with savoir-faire.
French Holiday Recipes
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- Expert tips on French culinary traditions and festivities
- Printable holiday recipe ebook with the essential French Christmas recipes
- Confidence in serving ingredients like caviar and foie gras like a professional.
Anina Belle Giannini
Bonjour. I am so glad you are here. If you are looking for French cooking made simple, you are in the right place. I translate the refined techniques of my French Chef husband into easy, approachable recipes that busy home cooks with no formal training, like me, can make with confidence. From French Baguettes to beloved dishes from the French Riviera, I invite you to learn the joy of French cooking with me.
My love for French holiday traditions began when I moved to Nice at twenty-three, newly engaged to Le Chef and starting my career in the hotels along La Côte d’Azur. I was enchanted by the magic of Christmas in the South of France. The turquoise Mediterranean, the glowing markets, and the blend of Provençale, Italian, and North African influences created a festive spirit that felt both glamorous and deeply comforting. Little by little, I discovered the rituals that define a true Riviera Christmas, from long Christmas Eve dinners to the sweetness of holiday treats that appear only once a year.
Now that we live in the United States with our children, Valentina and Pierre, sharing these traditions feels even more meaningful. I want them to taste the recipes their Papa grew up with and to feel connected to their French heritage. This recipe book is my way of passing that magic on to them and to you. The recipes are simple, authentic, and created to bring beauty and joy to your holiday table.
For more than 200 French recipes and entertaining tips, visit Lechefswife.com.
Joyeux Noël, from my family to yours.
xx Anina Belle
I love these recipes! I created a French Holiday feast for my family to remind us of our trip to France last year. The Bûche de Noël is a new family tradition. Merci beaucoup!
— TS B
