Fresh peaches and strawberries are sweetened with orange juice and brown sugar to make a refreshing summertime treat. This simple sorbet recipe requires an ice cream maker.
Author: Austin Geraldson
These madeleines are the real deal. This recipe gives foolproof step-by-step instructions so that you can make perfect madeleines right in your own kitchen. The sign of a good madeleine is the tell-tale...
Author: marichlo
My take on the classic French dish. I loved to experiment and didn't follow a recipe. I know the main idea was braising chicken in wine, and you need to flavor to your tastes. Thyme and rosemary always...
Author: Moon78ta
Chicken breasts baked with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with an unusual mixture of sour cream, white wine, creamy soup and spices. This is a bit different than normal Chicken Cordon Bleu, but everyone...
Author: Jennifer
Succulent duck breasts, butter, apples and calvados - just four ingredients make up this fabulous dish. I just made this recipe tonight and it was so good... I had my husband's seal of approval who could...
Author: Anizou
This pear tart has everything that complements pears: a puff pastry base, chocolate, custard, and almonds.
Author: UneTortuedanslaCuisine
Serve with salad for lunch or soup and salad for a meal.
Author: Deirdre Dee
Delicious variation on coq au vin, made with an entire bottle of Riesling, a dry white wine. A friend of mine introduced me to this delicious and easy dish.
Author: Susan Case
A wonderful walnut cream roll dessert that is a perfect follow-up to any main course.
Author: Calamity Anne
This is a French drink that can be mixed to taste. Use Champagne with the same amount of creme de cassis, and it is a Kir Royale.
Author: pomplemousse
I love Earl Grey tea, and decided to add it to my basic madeleine recipe. You can dust the madeleines with some powdered sugar before serving.
Author: nykib
I had this wonderful dessert on vacation and have since played around with a basic Creme Brulee recipe until I came up with this little bit of heaven!
Author: Sandy
Crisp on the outside, softer in the middle, and coated with creamy chocolate ganache. These French-influenced cookies have a meringue-and-confectioners'-sugar base with peppermint flavoring and peppermint...
Author: Lillie
Fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of wine combine to make a light yet distinctive sauce for sauteed sea scallops with tiny shrimp. This quick-to-prepare main dish has an agreeable lightness, accompanied...
Author: Sean
This is a lighter alternative to pumpkin pie. I have not doubled this recipe, so I don't know how that would turn out, but I'd like to know if someone does.
Author: Jodster
This is a very traditional French cake, probably one of the only cakes French people actually bake. I got this from my sister who lived in France for a while. It is great with afternoon tea or even brunch....
Author: Tracey Narinesingh
Here's an exotic, gourmet dish that will impress everyone. Fennel and shellfish are steamed with an herbed saffron broth, and served along with seared sea bass fillets. It takes some effort to prepare,...
Author: IMANKAY
This French creme au chocolat is very rich but extremely delicious, and guaranteed to please your sweet tooth!
Author: CBerrier86
Traveling through France, I sampled all I could in French cuisine. There were many delightful meals, but my favorite was Coq Au Vin. When I returned to the states, I began my quest to recreate that wonderful...
Author: CLWEST47
Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth...
Author: Krissyp
French Vanilla Slices are called 'Mille-feuilles' and are made with puff pastry sandwiched together with jam, cream, or confectioners' custard. They can be dusted with confectioners' sugar or iced with...
Author: TOO TOO
These fruit crepes can travel. They are also a good option for brunch! Prepare the elements ahead of time and assemble close to serving time.
Author: REALCOOKIE
I was looking around for a name for this unusual clafoutis-like combination of peaches, blackberries, thyme, and black pepper. I saw an article that said in France a clafoutis that uses fruit other than...
Author: Chef John
I found this savory loaf recipe in the Alsace region of France. It is wonderfully moist, and because of the density of the veggie mixture, it doesn't rise too much. So be sure to pour all of the batter...
Author: spanishdona
Very rich and creamy white wine and cheese sauce on chicken breasts. Wonderful family-favorite we have for Christmas dinner every year. Serve over cooked white rice.
Author: MLSANDE21
Delicate bowl-shaped crisp, nutty cookies that are just perfect for serving with fresh summer fruits or ice cream.
Author: Jocelyn
Stuffed tomatoes is a popular cold-weather recipe in northern and eastern France. Traditionally, pork or a combination of pork and beef is used, but due to dietary restrictions we just use beef. Serve...
Author: SISTADISCO
This one pan dish is actually fairly easy to make and has a French and Mediterranean feel to it. Any store bought olive tapenade will do, but for the blue cheese, I recommend the famous Maytag blue, from...
Author: Ryan Nomura
Even when prepared for two, this erotic combination of four seafoods encourages a lusty appetite! Light some candles and decant some wine!
Author: Carol A. Giorgio
A creamy mushroom chicken bake, with the delicate flavors of sour cream, sherry and paprika. As tender and flavorful as Paris in the Spring. Well, almost. Viva La Poulet Parisienne! Serve over a platter...
Author: Sandra
The lamb in this dish is succulent and extremely tasty. Lamb is roasted to perfection with flageolet beans. Serve with rosemary potatoes, if desired. This dish makes a wonderful alternative to the classic...
Author: Bibus
Crispy and yummy: the perfect ending to a summer meal!
Author: elegantcooking
Chicken breast sauteed and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Very French, very elegant, and also simple and tasty. This single serving recipe is ideal for one of those nights...
Author: Jerry Schiavo
Wonderful and easy dish made with chicken breast, honey ham, bacon, and Swiss cheese! Yummy!
Author: MLawyer
This dish is simple to make and tastes even better the second day. I serve is over rice with a salad and crusty French bread. Tres magnifique.
Author: Megan
Puff pastry with a custard cream filling. Garnish with melted chocolate or a dusting of confectioners' sugar.
Author: MYFBIL
These elegant cookies are crispy and delicious. You can dress them up for special occasions by drizzling with melted chocolate. They are also low in fat.
Author: angelica
Stovetop creme brulee with a brown sugar top, served over fruit -- use raspberries, or substitute your favorite seasonal fruit.
Author: Christine
You can use fresh or dried herbes de Provence in this recipe. The mixture commonly contains basil, fennel seed, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory, and thyme.
Author: Ryan Nomura
This is the quintessential macaron (NOT macaroon) recipe. I am a baker's apprentice, and after much trial and error, we (the baker and I) finally perfected the technique. We decided to share with you all....
Author: Liz
This is the best Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe! Chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Author: Michelle
The original, and best, simple Sunday supper for one.
Author: Rebecca Rauter