Gourmet French cuisine

    Chez Alex

    The Gourmet Dad

    French-inspired family recipes and culinary adventures. Bringing bistro flavors to your home kitchen, one dish at a time.

    Featured Recipes

    Discover my most beloved French dishes, each crafted with love and tradition. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

    Coq au Vin

    Coq au Vin

    Classic French chicken braised in red wine with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A timeless comfort dish that brings the bistro to your home.

    2 hours
    6 servings
    Medium
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    Ratatouille

    Ratatouille

    Beautiful Provençal vegetable medley with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and herbs. A colorful celebration of Mediterranean flavors.

    1.5 hours
    4 servings
    Easy
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    French Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

    Rich, caramelized onion soup topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crusty bread. The perfect comfort food for cold evenings.

    1 hour
    4 servings
    Easy
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    Beef Bourguignon

    Beef Bourguignon

    Tender beef slow-cooked in Burgundy wine with vegetables and herbs. Julia Child's favorite recipe adapted for the modern family kitchen.

    3 hours
    8 servings
    Hard
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    Bonjour, I'm Alex

    A passionate dad who fell in love with French cuisine during my travels through Provence and Burgundy. I believe that great food brings families together, and that even the most sophisticated French dishes can be made accessible for the home cook.

    10+ Years Cooking
    French Trained
    Family Focused
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