154 french bread recipes

French-style escargots baked on mushroom caps with a white wine, garlic, parsley, and butter sauce. A classic bistro appetizer served with crusty bread for sopping up the pan juices.

Rustic rabbit and pork terrine studded with pistachios, garlic, and thyme, wrapped in bacon and baked in a water bath. Classic French country pate served with mustard and crusty bread.

Princess Di's French toast spreads cream cheese between toasted egg bread slices before dipping in vanilla-cinnamon custard. A royal twist on a brunch classic.

Classic Swiss fondue with grated Swiss cheese melted into sauterne wine with garlic, nutmeg, and Worcestershire. Served with French bread cubes for dipping.

Eggplant au gratin with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and broiled golden. A rich French-style vegetable casserole.

Creamy chicken stew with mushrooms, thyme, and sour cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal that's wonderful over egg noodles or crusty French bread.

Silky duck liver mousse enriched with brandy, hazelnut liqueur, and a hint of nutmeg. Baked in a water bath until set, then spread on toasted French bread for an indulgent first course.

This makes a dip that is delicious on raw vegetables or spread on French bread, and is good as an appetizer, snack or light lunch.

Muffaletta sandwich with Italian salami, ham, provolone, and American cheese on round bread, served warm with a tangy New Orleans olive salad dressing. A French Quarter classic.

Crostini with chicken livers sauteed in butter and white wine, finished with cream and brown gravy, spread on thin toasted French bread. A rich Tuscan-style appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

Cajun crab in a rich Swiss cheese and cream sauce with mushrooms, scallions, and dry vermouth, spiked with cayenne. Serve in patty shells or scooped up with crusty French bread.

New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp swimming in spicy butter-beer sauce loaded with garlic, Worcestershire, cayenne, and rosemary. Skillet seafood meant for sopping with crusty French bread.

Florida bouillabaisse: a Gulf Coast riff on the French classic with fish, shrimp, crab, clams, and softshell turtle in a saffron-tomato broth. Wine, herbs, and white bread for sopping. Feeds a crowd.

French style herbed cheese spreads softened cream cheese with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk into a five-minute Boursin-style appetizer for crusty bread or crackers.

Eggs poached in a simple Roman-style red sauce with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. A rustic Italian shakshuka-style dish perfect for brunch, served with crusty French bread.

Homemade garlic croutons baked from thick slices of stale French bread brushed with crushed garlic and olive oil. Large, golden, and crunchy with real garlic flavor in every bite.