French Cuisine

French cuisine ranges from rustic and hearty regional dishes to sophisticated and elaborate creations found in fine dining. Our favorites include a lovely apple galette, unique fougasse bread, croque monsieur sandwiches, quiche Lorraine, sablé cookies, coq au vin, and more. Enjoy a taste of France!

  • Classic Pommes Anna (French Layered Potato Cake)

    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Pommes Anna – Buttery, crisp-edged layered potatoes with a tender center—elegant, easy, and always impressive.

  • Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potato Gratin)

    Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

    Dauphinoise potatoes are the perfect side dish for just about any meal, from family dinners and parties to special brunches and potluck suppers. They’re surprisingly easy and always a hit!

  • Creme Anglaise

    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Crème anglaise is a rich and silky sauce that enhances any dessert with its luxurious flavor and texture.

  • Baked Lyonnaise Potatoes

    Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes

    Lyonnaise potatoes is a classic French side dish that turns potatoes and onions into a savory and comforting dish.

  • Roast Beef Nicoise Salad

    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Try our easy, mouthwatering roast beef Nicoise salad for a unique twist on a classic dish featuring a bright, zesty Dijon dressing.

  • French Potato Salad

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Change up your everyday potato salad with a zesty French twist. This recipe features a tangy Dijon dressing and a burst of fresh herbs.

  • Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)

    Total Time: 10 minutes

    A classic white sauce is a simple preparation and it is the base for many dishes. This basic recipe includes several variations.

  • Vanilla Sablé Cookies

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Tender French sablé cookies with rich vanilla flavor and sparkling sugar—perfect for dessert trays or gifting.

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Parisienne

    Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

    Simple and delicious chicken Parisienne made in the slow cooker is the ideal dinner for a hectic weeknight. Throw everything into the slow cooker and turn it on!

  • Quiche Lorraine

    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

    A quiche is versatile and easily customized. This quiche Lorraine makes a fantastic brunch, lunch, or dinner dish, and it can be cut into smaller portions and served as an appetizer.

  • Instant Pot French Green Lentils

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Enjoy quick and flavorful instant pot French lentils. They’re great on their own or as a side for meats. You can even freeze them to enjoy later.

  • Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

    Total Time: 1 hour 56 minutes

    French dip sandwiches are fast and easy to prepare and cook in the Instant Pot, and they make a fantastic family meal or party food.

  • Apple Galette

    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    Enjoy this easy, rustic apple galette! It’s super easy to make with a sheet of pie dough and sliced fresh apples!

  • Easy Fougasse

    Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

    This easy fougasse will surprise you with its ease of preparation. The bread is shaped and baked with your choice of toppings and additions.

  • Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)

    Total Time: 15 minutes

    This basic white sauce is one you’ll use again and again. Use it to make mac and cheese, croquettes, lasagna, and more.

  • Croque Monsieur Sandwich

    Total Time: 32 minutes

    Take a virtual trip to a Parisian bistro with our delicious homemade croque monsieur, featuring a mouthwatering combination of toasted bread, melted Gruyère cheese, and savory sliced ham! You don’t have to leave home for this classic French sandwich!

  • Citrus Cardamom Sablé Cookies

    Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes

    These French sablé cookies are flavored with lemon zest, orange zest, and ground cardamom—it’s a complementary blend worthy of a special occasion!

  • Coq au Vin (Chicken In Red Wine)

    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

    This coq au vin is sure to become your go-to chicken recipe. The chicken is braised to perfection with mushrooms and onions in chicken stock and red wine.

  • Basic Gougères (Choux Pastry Puffs)

    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Gougères are amazing little puffs of egg and cheese batter, and they are much easier to make than you might think.