Get the recipes for easy French side dishes that the whole family will love.
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…
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: Zucchini (courgettes)Brousse cheese (alternative Ricotta)(Optional) Egg Crushed Garlic clovesOlive oilSalt and pepper Stuffed zucchini boats with cheese, otherwise known as Courgette farcie à la brousse in French, are the perfect side dish to any meal. They’re low…
This Recipe uses: ButterFlourBeef stock (low sodium)1 Small carrot1 Small onion (white or yellow) Canned tomato puréeGarlic clovesCeleryBay leaf(Optional) bacon lardonsPinch of salt and pepper Espagnole sauce literally translates to Spanish sauce. Don't be fooled though, this classic French sauce…
This Recipe uses: ButterFlourChicken stock crème fraiche (heavy cream)Pinch of salt and pepper One of the most classic French sauces is a velouté, which is simply a thickened stock, typically made with chicken or veal stock. Velouté is the French…
French food is considered some of the best in the world. One of basics of French cooking is to use fresh quality ingredients and give them a starring turn. But the real trick is in complimenting that ingredient with a…
This Recipe uses: Dill picklesCapersDried DillChopped chivesDried parsley Espelette pepper (or cayenne pepper)Lemon juicePinch of black pepperMayonnaise The traditional fish and chips may English, but the accompanying sauce tartare (tartar sauce) is all French. And if you are a lover…
This Recipe uses: ButterEschalot (shallot) onionsWhite wine vinegar (or cider vinegar) Dry white winePinch of salt and pepper(Optional) Fine herbs eg. thyme, basil, or parsley You may have had it at a high-end restaurant before: delicately baked fish topped off…
This Recipe uses: Crushed garlicRed chilliesEgg yolksOlive oil Dijon mustardPinch of saffronPinch of cayenne pepper French cuisine is not particularly known for its spiciness. The rouille sauce from Provence, however, is the exception. Sometimes called the French version of hot…
This Recipe uses: ButterCan of whole peeled tomatoesChicken stock Garlic Olive oilVariety of dried herbs (eg. thyme, basil, rosemary, oregano, or bay leaf) Pinch of salt and pepper(Optional) pinch of espelette pepper or cayenne pepper(Optional) chopped onions(Optional) crème fraiche or…
This Recipe uses: ButterFlourMilk Pinch of freshly grated nutmegPinch of salt and pepper If you enjoy French cuisine, you may have noticed that the béchamel sauce is the foundation for many classic French dishes that we love today. A classic…
This Recipe uses: Egg yolksButterSmall grey eschalot (shallot) onionsDry white wineWhite wine vinegar Pinch of tarragonPinch of salt and pepper(Optional) Fine herbs eg. parsley(Optional) Pinch of espelette or cayenne pepper When people think of French food, a few things that…
This Recipe uses: egg yolksolive oil dijon mustard pinch of saltvinegar (wine or apple cider) If you love mayonnaise, but want to get away from the store-bought artifical stuff, you've come to the right place. Most store-bought mayonnaise is made with…
This Recipe uses: Egg yolksButterLemon Pinch of salt and pepper(Optional) pinch of cayenne pepper Sometimes you just want to jazz up that dry and boring ol' meal. Not to say that your cooking is boring, but you are looking for…
This Recipe uses: GarlicOlive oil Basil leaves Pinch of salt and pepper(Optional) Parmesan Not everyone is familiar with the French pistou. Similar to the Italian pesto, but not identical, it is a delicious crushed basil sauce that originated from the region…
This Recipe uses: GarlicEgg yolksOlive oil LemonPinch of salt and pepper(Optional) Dijon mustard If you like garlic, you will love aioli. One of the tangiest sauces in French cuisine, it is one of those recipes that is very quick and…
You can't go wrong with the cheesy goodness of Gratin Dauphinois (otherwise known as au gratin potatoes). It is an easy recipe to put together that even your pickiest eaters will enjoy. Originating in the Dauphine region of France (in…
I am not really a fan of tomatoes, but I had to change my mind after eating this warm French starter in the South of France. A traditional recipe, provencal tomatoes (tomates à la provençale as it is called in French),…