Hi, I’m Vanessa. Half-French. Half-American. All Foodie.

I’m a home chef who learned much of what I know cooking with my mother in France, but also studying at Peter Kump’s cooking school, now the Institute of Culinary Education in New York.

This is my new site where I am slowly bringing over hundreds of recipes from chefdruck.com. This is the rebirth of my testament to a life of feasting.

15 years of content takes a long time to migrate. Please enjoy the gradual relaunch of French Foodie Mom: a recipe repository.

Let the feasting begin again!

Miso Marinated Salmon

The miso marinated black cod dish at Nobu is pure heaven but definitely not a weeknight dish. But you can use the same technique with salmon and enjoy it without breaking your wallet, any night of the week.

Vanessa Druckman 4/2/25 Vanessa Druckman 4/2/25

The Salmon Recipe that Turned my Kids into Fish Lovers

This simple salmon recipe has made salmon night more popular than taco night in our house. Trust me. It truly is that good.

Vanessa Druckman 12/22/24 Vanessa Druckman 12/22/24

Air Fryer Chicken with Bang Bang Sauce

These air fryer chicken thighs are crispy, juicy, and so flavorful. The bang bang sauce is zesty thanks to the lime juice with just a touch of heat. This dinner is such a favorite in our house.