With the winter stretching its self through spring the year, I joined with the amazing DJ BBQ to cook up an outdoor winter warmer, Venezuelan inspired quesadillas with a hot cheese, guacamole and chicken filling ( traditionally found in the reina pepiada arepa). It is like a mexican sandwich or pizza; so simple yet so tasty!
3 Detoxing Smoothies Recipes
Mid January and still slightly hung over? I feel you. That’s why today, together with my friend Donal Skehan, I’m sharing with you three smoothies recipes that will be perfect to detox after the heavy party season. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, these bright little fellows got everything you need to kick off the day, fill your belly and also … Read More
Moroccan Twist on French King Cake Recipe
If you’re into crunchiness and crispiness I think that my twisted version of the King Cake, the French Galette Des Rois, will blow your mind. All it takes is a few sheets of phyllo dough and a touch of
AWARD NOMINEE ! Need your help…
Hum Hum ! The French Guy Cooking ( meaning me supported by my amazing friends, aka you 🙂 ) need your help … I am nominated for a « TASTE AWARD », the highest award for the
Nids d’Or 2014: the Nestlé Foundation awarded French Guy Cooking
It’s with pride and joy that I share with you this good news: last week, the Nestlé Foundation awarded me with the “Nids d’Or 2014” prize in the category “Video and new media” and, guess what made me win? A twist on a French classic, of course! It was my take on a Beef Bourguignon Burger that earned me this … Read More
Cheat’s on Béchamel Sauce
Do you want to impress your friends with a posh-looking sauce but can’t be bothered with the fuss to make it? Try my cheat version of the Béchamel sauce, a French cuisine staple: you’ll only need a microwave and a couple of heat proof mugs and you will fool them all. This white sauce is the perfect complement to my … Read More
Bruschetta all’Amatriciana Recipe
In front of such a simple yet delicious recipe such as Bucatini all’Amatriciana my twisting obsession can only go so far as to turn the pasta into a scrumptious bruschetta. I’m telling you: this will quickly become your go-to starter or a party favourite! 4-5 servings Ingredients 1 rustic loaf of bread (think of ciabatta or sourdough bread) 2-3 fresh … Read More
Italian Bucatini all’Amatriciana Recipe
When your mother comes back from her Roman holidays bearing gifts such as Guanciale and Percorino cheese you have but one choice: make the most delicious and simple pasta dish ever, the amazing Bucatini all’Amatriciana. This recipe requires just a few ingredients, that’s why it’s important to use authentic products: Guanciale is the heavily spicy, cured pork’s cheek, the Pecorino is a … Read More
Favorite foodie spots in Paris, France – by Alex French Guy Cooking
A few places I like in Paris. Find the addresses, Do your homework and earn the right to own them, you’ll just love em even more. Who knows, you might just stumble upon me in one of those 🙂 Le Bon Marché ( Grocery Store ) Located near Sevres Babylone Station, south west, 6th district. Posh yet magnifiscent supermarket … Read More