French summer dinner party

Entertain like a true Parisian with this guide on how to host the perfect French dinner party at home. Explore French-themed menu ideas, recipes and more!

Summer in the South of France is a delicious experience. The markets abound with fresh, fragrant produce and there is slow pace to life. Let yourself be lulled by the hum of cicadas that ease you from a long lunch to an early apéritif before dinner. The dishes are light and colorful, filled with the flavors of the season. Here are 25 Easy French Summer Dishes you can make at home.

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If you can't go to Paris...why not bring Paris to you? Here's all you need to know to throw a French-inspired dinner party!

If you’re attending a barbecue or outdoor get-together in the thick of Summer in France, there’s a good chance you’ll stumble on these Provence-Style Tomatoes topped with Breadcrumbs and Herbs. Kno…

Whether you'll be inviting four guests or fourteen, here's how to host a French Dinner Party that your friends will love!

These French summer recipes offer various flavors and textures, from the beloved Provençal classic ratatouille to the refreshing salade niçoise.

Recipe and photos By Cody Owens I’m a big fan of foods that seem fancy but in reality are pretty simple. A well-executed French omelet, crab legs, tartines, a cheese board, mussels in white wine sauce . . . you get the idea. At least for me, eating these kinds of foods brings with it a certain level of, “Wow! Look at me! I’m so fancy!” but also the realization that just about anyone can make them with a little practice. This Tomato Confit and Whipped Feta recipe definitely checks all those…

Tasha Powell a talented lady who lives in southern California, when she is not visiting the food markets and bike riding in the hills of Provence. The following dinner party menu, curated by Tasha, is influenced by the bright seasonal produce that you find in Provence through late summer. Enjoy summer dining

French dinner parties are our favorite kinds of parties to host! It’s no secret we are big Francophiles over here. I have been for years and ever since our trip to France last year, Bassam has joined me in my love for all things French. We especially love the dining culture in France and decided ... Read More about How To Host a French Inspired Dinner Party