Happy Easter – Recipe for Sautéed Lamb Noisettes
March 28th, 2013Add a taste of French cooking to your Easter table with this recipe for Sautéed Lamb Noisettes, “Maxim” Potatoes and Asparagus from Le Cordon Bleu. Joyeuses Pâques from all of us at Paris Perfect! ... Read More
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Paris Now
December 21st, 2012We think Paris is lovely to visit anytime of the year, but there are special advantages to coming in the low season. Here are our top ten reasons you should come to Paris NOW! ... Read More
Recipe for Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon & Cornbread Stuffing
November 21st, 2012Celebrate the flavors of the autumn season with this recipe for Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon & Cornbread Stuffing. A very happy Thanksgiving to our readers and guests enjoying Thanksgiving in Paris this year! ... Read More
Delicious Peach Tarte Tatin Recipe
July 18th, 2012Peaches are in season right now in Paris and every year the arrival of the delicious pêches blanches in the markets along rue Cler is a reason to celebrate. Here’s a lovely and easy recipe to make a Peach Tarte Tatin – perfect with the season’s sweet white peaches! ... Read More
Only in France — Ski Lessons, Great French Meals and Cooking Tips!
January 6th, 2012Our family made the marathon drive from London to Val d’Isere before Christmas and spent a fun week skiing, relaxing … and eating! ... Read More
Recipe for my Favorite Lemon Tart; French Tarte au Citron
April 22nd, 2011Delicious Lemon Tart Recipe – French Tarte au Citron Are you like me – when warm weather appears, you yearn for berries and tart fruit flavors for dessert? One of my favorite recipes is this one for Tarte au Citron, adapted from 3 or 4 recipes over the years There are 2 secrets, and ... Read More
Navarin of Lamb — A Delicious Winter Stew!
January 25th, 2011We invited six friends to dinner last week and decided to prepare a one-dish meal, Navarin of Lamb. This a classic French country dish and easy to make. with a delicious combination of lamb and vegetables marinated in red wine. ... Read More
Nerissa’s Christmas Traditions & Recipes
December 16th, 2010Our Reservations Manager, Nerissa, shares some wonderful traditions and recipes that were influenced by her Dutch upbringing and her time spent living in London with her family. ... Read More
The Last of French Asparagus Season
July 26th, 2010Philippe’s cousins visited us from Normandy last weekend and brought a special gift, over 10 kilos or 25 pounds — of asparagus! What a perfect gift; this is one of Philippe’s favorite foods and he could eat it 365 days a year. We love to eat with hollandaise sauce and have included a couple of easy recipes for you. ... Read More
Easy Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon or French Beef Stew
March 25th, 2010An easy recipe for French beef stew, Boef Bourguignon, that transforms a simple dish into a gourmet meal ... Read More
French Recipe Idea For Leftover Turkey
November 28th, 2009Here’s an easy, tasty recipe using cocottes for leftover turkey. It’s basically a French ‘Turkey Pot Pie’. Of course you may use a regular casserole instead and substitute chicken for turkey. ... Read More
