Get traditional recipes for classic French dishes and dinner favorites that are quick and easy to put together.
This Recipe uses: PotatoesFresh mushroomsHeavy creamButterParsley (for decoration) Grated Cheese (gruyère, cheddar, etc.)Pinch of salt and pepperGarlic Do you love the taste of mushrooms? This mushroom and potato gratin recipe is the ideal way to enjoy this delicious ingredient. It's…
Tartare de filet de boeuf or tartare de boeuf is a French delicacy that spans the centuries. It is basically the raw version of steak ground into fine pieces. The word comes from a caricature of the "Tartars" referencing the…
Frog legs are a delicacy which have been eaten for centuries. Born out of food shortages and necessity, cuisses de grenouilles (meaning "frog thighs") have been part of French cuisine for over a 1000 years. Today they are considered a…
If you are looking for a quick and easy eggplant recipe, the bohemian aubergine might be just what you are looking for. This classic dish from the south of France has been a summer favorite for many a generation. While…
Croque, which translates in English as "to bite", is pronounced as "crok". The original Croque Monsieur was first seen on a restaurant menu of a Parisian café in 1910, becoming popular very quickly afterward. And since French chefs are always…
This Recipe uses: ZucchiniOlive oil Basil leavesMilkOlive oil EggsPinch of salt and pepperGruyère cheese or parmesan(Optional) Paprika Flan de courgettes, otherwise known as zucchini flan, is one of those easy recipes that is a classic in French homes. Loaded with delicious…
This Recipe uses: ScallopsWholewheat pastaSpinachWhite button mushroomsGarlic flakesEchalote flakes Pesto or pistou saucePinch of salt and pepperCrème fraiche (heavy cream)Gruyère or emmental cheese Coquilles St. Jacques, aka scallops in English, is one of those delicate ingredients that tends to be…
When it comes to French cooking, the Provence region is widely considered the best place to live if you are a foodie. The cuisine there is filled with flavor and tangy sensations, that almost seem to infuse its juices with…
Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençale dish originating from the port city of Marseille. It was originally a fish stew made by local fishermen, using the bony rockfish from the bottom of their fishing nets, which they were unable to sell to restaurants or fish…
If you enjoy eating sausages (and who doesn't really!), you will enjoy digging into a Rogail Saucisse. An easy recipe that is perfect for the Instant pot, this French main dish is one that the whole family will love. The…
If you are looking for an interesting way to cook chicken, the creamy chicken recipe (blanquette de poulet in French) could be just what you are looking for. Rich, smooth, and full of flavor, this creamy chicken blanquette fits in…
Ahh those days, when you just want a hearty and comforting meal and then curl up on the couch. Whether it is the winter weather getting you down, or just a very stressful day, there are times when you just…
If you have ever been to France in winter, you know that it gets cold. From the rains of Paris to the windy mistrals of Marseille, there is nothing like a warm and hearty meal after a long day in…
Just imagine a cold winter evening, after a long day of skiing in the Alps mountains. Alright, you don't need to be in the mountains, but if you are spending a wintery evening at home with family and friends, this…
You know the weather is starting to get cold in when a French person invites you over for a raclette. Note: Raclette may be Swiss, but France is the land of 1600 kinds of cheese. So it is no wonder…
When you think about crêpes, you don't usually think about savory crêpes filled with meat and cheese. In France, and specifically the Normandy and Brittany regions, these savory buckwheat crêpes are a tradition. A lighter meal rather than the typical…
If you are tired to cooking pasta for your family every night, you have come to right place. French food that your kids will eat (without complaining) may sound like a fantasy, but actually there are plenty of recipes that…
The classic quiche dish comes from the old department of Lorraine in France, on the edge of the French-German border. These days the department of Lorraine may be part of the Alsace region, but that doesn't mean the dish "quiche…
France is renowned for its gastronomy. But connaisseurs of French cuisine are equally aware that a lot of classic recipes take an awfully long time to make. No one has time to cook a beef bourguignon or coq au vin…
A chicken provencal recipe is one of the easiest to prepare especially with the Instant Pot and a few herbs of provence, for that summery French-Riviera feeling. And I'm not just saying that because my extended family is from the…