Fall with a French Twist ✨

Published about 16 hours ago • 1 min read

Hey friends❣️

French food actually fits the way I like to cook more than you might think. It has a reputation for being fussy and complicated, and some of it definitely is. But a lot of everyday French cooking is simple, seasonal, and built around fresh ingredients, which is exactly the kind of food I love.

In The Summer I Turned French post, I collected a lot of my lighter French-inspired recipes for the warmer months. But there’s so much more to explore in fall and winter. Which brings me to today’s new recipe...

I would never have thought to make a tart out of shallots ~ but it’s amazing!

Caramelized Shallot Tarte Tatin

get the recipe

Use this tart as a light lunch or supper with a salad, but don't discount it as a wonderful side for meals like:

The right pan

You need a 10" oven ready skillet with a lid for this recipe. I like a nonstick surface for easing flipping.

GreenPan is a nonstick pan that's oven safe to 600F.
T-Fal is nonstick and oven safe to 400F.
All-Clad is a favorite of mine, and is safe to 500F.

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My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

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