Welcome to Easy French Food!

French cooking isn't all complicated. In fact most of the cooking that goes on day-to-day in a typical French kitchen is quite simple. There are no special techniques for you to master to produce mouth watering entrees, satisfying main courses, or luscious desserts.

With the simple recipes, techniques and food information you find here, you can learn to eat like the French by:

• Choosing the best ingredients
  
  
• Preparing elegant food with little hassle
  
  
• Presenting your creations in beautiful ways
  
  
• Aiming for balance in your overall meal plan
  
  
• And most importantly sitting down to eat with good company and a joyful attitude.

Here you will find a large selection of easy French recipes that emphasize quality, healthy ingredients. Some people love the fussiness of French cooking, but maybe you don't have the time or inclination to use five pots to prepare one sauce.

Get all of the oo-la-la without all of the mess and save yourself a few calories along the way.

In the process of making these French recipes easy for you, I've eliminated some of the fat that just isn't needed (half a pound of butter to cook one chicken is surely a bit overboard). I can't promise you that they are fat free - it just wouldn't be French if it was.

However, Easy French Food definitely emphasizes healthy eating.

An unexpected plus of adapting French recipes to your busy lifestyle is that it may help you stay slender! It is remarkable that the French usually do not have problems with their weight. How do they do that?

The secret I believe is that the French ENJOY their food. Why not you?

La Marmite - it's not just a soup pot, it's a free monthly newsletter packed with seasonal and up-to-date information so that you can add a touch of France to your home, your recipes, and your parties.

Sign up for La Marmite and you will:

• Receive seasonal French recipes in your mailbox every month.
• Learn how the French are celebrating throughout the year and find ideas on how you can adapt their fun traditions and food to your own celebrations.
• Tour the different regions of France and discover what foods to eat where. Perfect for those planning a trip to the hexagon.

La Marmite is my invitation to you to learn more about French food and culture, always with the aim of furthering your enjoyment and appreciation of simple food and good company.

The next issue is due out January 15th and will feature all you need to know to celebrate February 2nd in French style. ( I know that might be Ground Hog Day for you, but here we celebrate Chandeleur and feast on crepes.)