A well-traveled kitchen, made for yours.
I’m Helene, French, and I’ve lived and cooked across three continents.
I share the recipes I’ve gathered along the way, adapting each one in my American kitchen for yours.
French accent included.
Starters & Sides
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
A smooth roasted red pepper sauce to serve as a dip or spoon over your favorite dishes.
Parmesan Crackers
Crisp Parmesan crackers with French Espelette pepper—and an easy substitute.
Bok Choy
Tender bok choy with a little bite, cooked quickly for a simple side dish to serve with dinner.
Salads, Soups & Mains
Thai Pomelo Salad
Juicy pomelo, fresh herbs, and a Thai-inspired dressing make this salad bright and full of flavor.
Creamy Corn Soup
A smooth, comforting corn soup made with simple ingredients and finished with a little cream.
Chickpea Fritters with Zucchini and Fresh Herbs
Golden chickpea fritters, easy to serve as a light meal.
Something Sweet
Mango Sago
Mango, coconut milk, and small tapioca pearls come together in a cool, creamy dessert.
Homemade Apple Butter
A smooth, concentrated apple spread to enjoy on toast, pancakes, or stirred into yogurt.
Liquid Caramel for Flan
A pourable caramel made to coat a flan mold and finish the dessert with its amber flavor.
More recipes are on the way
I’m adapting my recipes for English-speaking home cooks, one at a time. New ones will appear here regularly, so check back soon. In the meantime, you can explore the full collection in French.
A little about me…
Hi, I’m Hélène!
I grew up in France, where the best moments always seemed to happen around the family table. That’s where my love of cooking began.
Years later, while staying home with my kids, I decided to take it further. I trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse and earned a professional diploma in French pastry.
Since then, we’ve lived in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, and we now call Houston home. Everywhere we lived, I discovered new flavors, dishes, and ways of cooking. I share them here, adapted for cooking in the U.S., with tips on finding less common ingredients.