French Recipes

You love the taste of French dishes—and cooking them yourself can be a lot easier than you think. Check out these authentic recipes, from soups to desserts. Bon appétit!
slice of single layer iced golden cake with slivered almonds in foreground with remaining cake on white plate in background
French Almond Rum Cake
1 Rating
Ratatouille bake in casserole dish
Ratatouille Bake
530 Ratings
chicken thighs in braising pan with pan sauce and tarragon
Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken with Vinegar)
11 Ratings
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Pear Tarte Tatin
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Quick Tomato and Bean Soup Provencal
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Dijon Chicken served with noodles and garnished with fresh herbs on a plate
Dijon Chicken
25 Ratings
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Ratatouille
1,120 Ratings
close up view of a Galette des Rois garnished with powdered sugar on a baking sheet
Galette des Rois
52 Ratings
French apple cake dusted with powdered sugar with one piece missing
French Apple Cake
89 Ratings
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Tarte Tatin
100 Ratings
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Provencal White Beans
3 Ratings
Pan fried sole in butter sauce with lemon wedge and topped with parsley
Sole Meuniere
2 Ratings
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Creme Patissiere (Vanilla Pastry Cream)
1 Rating
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Choux Pastry
2 Ratings
Golden pain au chocolat pastries on a ceramic plate.
Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants)
19 Ratings
Salmon en Croûte
9 Ratings
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Meat Pie
117 Ratings
sauce vierge over a piece of fish
Sauce Vierge
3 Ratings
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Beans and Greens Tartine
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Pâte Sucrée
1 Rating
an overhead view of two plates of Basic Crepes topped with fresh creams and mixed berries
Basic Crêpes
4,278 Ratings
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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup
1,469 Ratings
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
2,715 Ratings
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Fondant Potatoes
307 Ratings
French Crepes
French Crêpes
761 Ratings
A platter of lobster thermidor, served with lemon wedges and topped with chopped parsley
Lobster Thermidor
51 Ratings
Close up on Buche de Noel on a platter with two pieces sliced.
Bûche de Noël
424 Ratings
Macarons
40 Ratings
A glass cup of fresh berries topped with creme fraiche and a mint leaf
Chef John's Crème Fraîche
244 Ratings
A jar of lemon vinaigrette with a bowl of mixed greens in the background
The Best Lemon Vinaigrette
226 Ratings
A jar of Herbs de Provence with a wooden spoon
Herbs de Provence
66 Ratings
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New York Strip Steak au Poivre
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Chicken Florentine
12 Ratings
a chocolate Yule Log with chocolate frosting "bark" garnished with meringue mushrooms
Chocolate Yule Log
123 Ratings
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Pastry Cream
535 Ratings
A plate of dessert crepes topped with whipped cream and fresh berries
Dessert Crepes
1,207 Ratings
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Creme Pat
Duck a l'Orange
52 Ratings
Close up on a baking dish of Disney's Ratatouille topped with a few dollops of mascarpone cheese.
Disney's Ratatouille
472 Ratings
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Blender Hollandaise Sauce
976 Ratings
Eclairs
449 Ratings
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Macarons (French Macaroons)
367 Ratings
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Quiche Lorraine
600 Ratings
Lyonnaise Potatoes
109 Ratings
Close up on a sauce boat of bordelaise sauce with a spoonful dripping back down into the boat.
How to Make Bordelaise Sauce
16 Ratings
close up on a bowl of French onion soup gratinee with melted cheese on top
French Onion Soup Gratinée
1,857 Ratings
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Omelet in a Bag
411 Ratings
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Chef John's Coq au Vin
796 Ratings
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Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)
209 Ratings
A sliced cordon bleu chicken roll served on a plate with a mixed greens salad.
Cordon Bleu Chicken Rolls
473 Ratings
Red Wine Reduction Sauce over meat
Red Wine Reduction Sauce
15 Ratings
close up view of Chicken Cordon Bleu II served with salad on a white plate
Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu
7,057 Ratings
Two ramekins of creme brulee topped with blueberries and raspberries
Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert
122 Ratings
close up view of Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup with melted cheese on top, in a white bowl on a white plate with a spoon
Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup
180 Ratings
looking down at a baking dish of rich and creamy potatoes au gratin with a spoonful coming out
Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin
396 Ratings
Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
76 Ratings
Steelhead Trout Bake with Dijon Mustard
150 Ratings
looking down at a plate of chicken francese with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes.
Delicious Easy Chicken Francese
331 Ratings
Crème Fraîche Chicken
77 Ratings
Sliced Tuscan Pork Tenderloin and rosemary on a wooden cutting board
Tuscan Pork Tenderloin
62 Ratings
A bowl of chopped, sauteed portobello mushrooms
Sautéed Mushrooms (Quick and Simple)
42 Ratings
Canelés de Bordeaux
25 Ratings
close up view of Cinnamon-Accented French Toast with syrup on a white plate
Cinnamon-Accented French Toast
70 Ratings
close up view of a Grand Marnier Souffle in a ramekin garnished with powdered sugar
Grand Marnier Soufflé
91 Ratings
Meringue Mushrooms
177 Ratings