Whether you are looking for some basic French recipes, or just want to master a few cooking cooking techniques from this beautiful country, we are here to help you with that. Here are some of the most essential French cooking recipes that you should master if you want to impress your family and friends. In addition, we will also show you some of the most essential tips and tricks that will make your cooking experience in the kitchen much more pleasant and enjoyable.
When it comes to typical foods of France, French onion soup and quiche are probably the first things that come to mind. And they are, of course, delicious. But if you want to expand your repertoire of French cuisine, read on to find out how to make a few of my favorite French dishes!
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…
French cuisine isn't really built for snacking, but when it comes to gougères, everyone is ready to make an exception. These delicious cheese puffs are a real treat. Pronounced "gou-jaire", there is no English word for them, nor an english…
The traditional fish and chips may English, but the accompanying sauce tartare (tartar sauce) is all French. And if you are a lover of seafood and breaded meats, the tartar sauce has to be one of your favorites. A tangy…
You may have had it at a high-end restaurant before: delicately baked fish topped off with a decadent French beurre blanc sauce. If that sounds absolutely delicious, and you want to try to recreate that recipe at home, you've come…
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 sauce, the rouille is a fast, no-cook sauce that adds serious flavor to everything from…
Homemade tomato provençale sauce could change your life. No more artificial sauces with mysterious ingredients that nobody can make heads or tails of. With firm tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil and garlic, this simple recipe can be prepared in just…
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 white sauce, the béchamel is a thickened with milk, butter, flour, and at…
When people think of French food, a few things that instantly come to mind are: cheese and bread, wine, and French sauces. Succulent and rich, the sauces are what makes a good meal a great one. One of the most…
If you are looking for an easy breakfast idea, French egg muffins, aka oeufs au four is your answer. The egg muffins can be prepared in a batch in advance, and served whenever you want. With a provençale influence of…
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 a chemical called polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, instead of real egg yolks. This additive makes…
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 something more. So why not put a little fancy in your meal this weekend…
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 of Provence in the south of France. If you are looking for…
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 easy to make at home. Having several relatives in the South of France…
Walk into any restaurant or brasserie in France and you will see it on the menu: Kir. It is usually under apéritifs, and is a recipe mix of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with a white wine from Burgundy, such as…
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…
Not all French recipes originate in Paris. And actually, quenelles are not a dish that you will find easily on Parisian menus, because it is actually local to Lyon. The capital of the Rhône Alps, Lyon in the middle of…
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…
If you are looking for an elegant French appetizer that is easy to prepare, the baked camembert is it. Soft and creamy, it is slightly tangy but still mild enough to not overwhelm. It can go well as a starter…
If you are hosting a party and looking for an easy-to-put-together appetizer for your guests to nibble on, you've probably already stumbled across the classic charcuterie board and the cheese platter. But with all that meat and cheese, perhaps it…