When hosting a dinner party you want things to look amazing but you don't want to have to spend all day in the kitchen to do so, truth is you don't have to! Laura prepares a chic and speedy menu with Marvelous Dipping Mayonnaise, Grilled Asparagus, Rosy Pink Salmon in a Bright Sauce and Mocha Chocolate Cake.

Among the many great French food shops are the Charcuteries. With a variety of prepared meats Laura creates Old-fashioned Sausage and Lentils, Slow-cooked Rillettes, Toasty Croque Monsieur and Sausage wrapped in an Herbed Crust that will leave your mouth watering.

Laura prepares a kid-friendly menu of Homemade Crepes with Sweet Apple Filling, Yogurt Cake soaked in Orange Syrup, Creamy Vache Qui Rit Soup and a Velvety Green Pea Flan, guaranteed to get any kids attention, even those young at heart.

With her Italian teacher coming for dinner, Laura prepares a refreshing spring menu that is sure to score her an "A" with; Warm Dandelion Salad, Earthy Mushroom Raviolis, Sweet Baked Rhubarb and Crisp chewy Meringues.

Laura shows some delicious alternative options for your next holiday dinner with; Roasted Cornish Hens, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Leaves, Grated Potato Cake, Citrus Squash Tart and a special after dinner treat; Orange Coffee Liquor.

First Courses act as sort of a speed bump before a main, encouraging you to relax and slow down a bit. Laura demonstrates with first courses that are designed to do just that; Crispy Courgette Fritters, Soothing Chick Pea Soup, Speedy Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Silky Parmesan Flan.

With friends coming for dinner Laura prepares a menu that’s great for the outdoors; Sweet and Salty Ham and Melon, Juicy Chicken in a Salt-baked Crust, Colourful Vegetable Tian and Cool Pink Grapefruit Sorbet with Lavendar Sables.

Laura re-creates a few of her chateau favorites; Spring Vegetable Ragout, Chicken Sauté with Rosemary and Thyme and a Savarin soaked in Syrup and topped with Strawberries and Cream.

There are so many varieties of fish and seafood the recipes are endless. Laura prepares an aromatic Fish Stew, Tuna in a Poppy Seed Crust, Mussels steamed in Wine Sauce and a Summer Salmon Tartar that are sure to make you crave fish everyday of the week.

The French pride themselves on being able to take the same ingredients and use them over and over and never make the same thing twice. Inspired by desserts Laura makes Nougat Glace, Crème Caramel and Crème Anglaise with Isles Flottantes; a few classics made of just eggs, cream and sugar.

Laura makes a few super speedy dishes; Sole Meuniere, Steak Au Poivre, Raspberry Duck and Caper Chops, proving that even when you don’t have the time you can still create a dinner that not only looks good, but is good for you.

Laura invites you to experience breakfast in France without leaving the kitchen. On the menu; warm flaky Brioche, Spiced bread, Homemade Apricot Preserve, a cup of Café Crème and Granola; like you’ve never seen it before.

Laura makes dinner for two tired friends who stop by after a day of hiking. A hearty menu of Beef and Carrots, Leeks with Vinaigrette, Anchovy Toasts and Walnut Financiers has them back on their feet in no time.

Inspired by the region of Provence, Laura introduces two picky friends to the Mediterranean flavours of Sautéed Artichokes, Squid with Olives and Tomatoes, Warm Herbed Baguette and Orange Flower Fritters.

Fall flavours inspire a comforting menu for two homesick Ex-Pats. Laura makes Smoky Squash Soup, White Beans with Aromatics, Pork Roast with Rosemary, Honey and Quatre-Epices and Greco-Norman Apples.

La Rentree in France signifies the end of summer and it can be hectic and tiresome for kids and parents alike. When a busy soccer mom and her son stop by after practice Laura presents them with an energy-boosting menu of Meat Stuffed Tomatoes, Green Soup, Aubergine Ruffles and the Best Rice Pudding Ever.

Laura makes a simple béchamel sauce and uses it as the base and star ingredient for Pink Chard Gratin, Vegetable Soufflé, Seafood Pizza and Oh-so Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.

Laura explores the world of French cheeses and the many categories as she makes tangy Blue Cheese Pasta, Parmesan Tuiles, Marinated Chevre and a few simple cheese platters; complete with instructions of how to serve them and…how to eat them.

Remember that old rule about everything being in moderation? Well forget it! With a completely decadent menu of Chocolate Cream Pots, Chocolate Pavement with Macadamia Nuts and Candied Ginger, Chocolate Mousse and a true cup of Hot Chocolate, the only rule here is INDULGENCE!

Laura is a firm believer that everything just tastes better with herbs! Demonstrating with a variety of aromatics Laura prepares Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb, Rosemary Poached Peaches, Orange-Glazed Tarragon Carrots and Cottage Cheese packed with Parsley and Chives.

The French know how important it is to relax before a big meal, they even have a name for it, Apero. Laura makes Flaky Gougeres, Spicy Beet Bites, Tuna Mint Dip and Bacon and Olive Cake; all great ways to unwind before dinner.

There is a savoury French tart for every occasion; Spinach with Zaatar, Baby Endive Tarte Tartins, Tomato Tart and the Famous Quiche, all so easy and so good, you’ll want to throw a party just cause.

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore and the French have over 100 ways to serve them. Laura prepares Eggs in Phyllo Pastry, Scrambled Eggs, Cocette Eggs and Mimosa Eggs, making eggs great for anytime of day.

Salads are often thought of as side dishes, but in France they are a course served all on their own. Laura makes Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Endive with Beets and Walnuts, Fennel with Citrus Zests and Pinenuts and Summer Gazpacho Salad that will change the way you serve greens forever.

Sweet Tart recipes are part of every French woman’s cooking repertoire. Laura demonstrates with a few that are sure to become part of yours; Rough Apple Galette, Plum Tart Painted Purple, Strawberry Rhubarb and last but certainly not least, the Classic Lemon Tart.

Laura shows the wondrous versatility of potatoes and the many varieties as she creates Rustic Country Potato Torte, Creamy Potato Gratin, Warm Potato Salad and everyone’s favourite - Frites!