1,902 french recipes

A rustic French fish soup from Brittany with chunky fish, potatoes, and herbs simmered in a fragrant broth. Served over crusty bread with fish and potatoes on the side.

Classic French coq au vin: chicken browned in butter, then simmered with red wine, brandy, pearl onions, and mushrooms. A rustic red wine chicken braise streamlined for the microwave.

Bay scallop stew layers tender bay scallops over diced fennel, potato, and green beans in a saffron-fish broth scented with basil, dill, and tarragon. French Provençal seafood supper.

French-style skillet chicken and potatoes for two with a silky Dijon mustard, tarragon, and white wine sour cream sauce. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for Tuesday.

Pan-fried brook trout stuffed with a creamy shrimp and ginger mousseline, finished with lemon brown butter and parsley. An elegant French-style fish course for a special occasion.

Fresh peach tart with a buttery cinnamon shortcrust and glossy apricot glaze. Hand-creamed dough baked blind, then filled with ripe peach slices for an elegant French-style dessert.

Traditional French-Canadian beef tourtière with ground beef, mashed potatoes, allspice, and cinnamon baked in a flaky double crust. Makes two hearty pies for holiday gatherings or freezer stocking.

Classic French steak au poivre with tri-color peppercorn crust, cognac flambe, and rich cream pan sauce. Restaurant-quality pepper steak in under 30 minutes for an elegant dinner.

Veal stock built from roasted bones, mirepoix, leek, and tomato, simmered low for hours into a deep, gelatinous foundation. The classical brown stock that anchors French sauces and braises.

French-style cream of pea soup pureed with rice, enriched with egg yolks and heavy cream, and garnished with wilted lettuce. An elegant, velvety potage ready in 30 minutes.

Reine de Saba, the classic French chocolate almond cake with a fudgy center and glossy chocolate glaze. Ground almonds replace most of the flour for a rich, dense crumb.

Honey almond parfait is a frozen mousse-style dessert with whipped cream, honey-sweetened sabayon, and toasted sliced almonds. A French-inspired semifreddo that skips the ice cream machine.

Lorraine soup: classic French velvety chicken soup thickened with bread, ground almonds, and egg yolk, finished with cream, nutmeg, and lemon. An old-world first course with silky elegance.

Pan-seared chicken breasts in a silky blackberry vinegar and cream sauce with shallots, crème de cassis, and fresh blackberries. French-inspired, elegant, and on the table in about an hour.

Lemon meringue pie from cooking school is the textbook version with a hand-rolled crust, cornstarch-and-flour curd, and a stable French meringue sealed to the crust. Detailed technique guarantees no weeping.

This is sort of a huge piece of French toast in a baking pan that looks like a roller coaster. It is fun to watch if you have a glass door oven. If not, it is a big surprise when you take it out!