French Recipes
37 delicious recipes to explore
Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette
A punchy, stable dressing for assertive salad greens
Classic Vinaigrette
A versatile dressing for any salad greens
Herb Vinaigrette
A bright, emulsified dressing with fresh aromatics
Lemon Vinaigrette
A bright, emulsified dressing for delicate salad greens
Walnut Vinaigrette
A nutty, stable dressing perfect for bitter greens and earthy roasted vegetables
All-Butter Press-In Tart Dough
A crisp, cookielike crust that requires no rolling or chilling
Mâche and Mint Salad with Cucumber
Delicate greens and cool cucumber accented with briny capers and toasted pine nuts
Simple Cream-Braised Cabbage
A French-inspired side where acidity and shallots balance rich heavy cream
Basic Puff Pastry Tart Shell
A versatile, flaky base for sweet or savory toppings
Buttery Braised Leeks
Tender leeks caramelized in butter and finished with a bright lemon-herb glaze
Braised Belgian Endives with Lemon and Thyme
Golden-seared endives finished in a bright, buttery white wine reduction
French Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs
A bright, herb-flecked salad dressed while the potatoes are steaming hot
French Potato Salad with Radishes, Cornichons, and Capers
A bright, crunchy twist on the classic vinegar-based bistro salad
French Lentils
Earthy French green lentils simmered with a classic mirepoix.
French Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard and Fines Herbes
Warm sliced potatoes infused with a sharp shallot and herb vinaigrette.
French Potato Salad
A bright, herb-flecked salad with a sharp vinaigrette
French Summer Sandwiches with Zucchini and Olive Tapenade
Roasted zucchini and punchy tapenade on crusty baguette
Provençal Vegetable Soup
A fresh summer classic finished with a vibrant basil pistou
Classic Potato Leek Soup
A silky, comforting soup that relies on gentle sweating and a final rest for depth.
Soupe au Pistou
Provençal vegetable soup finished with a vibrant basil-garlic paste
Potato Leek Soup
A velvety, comforting classic that relies on slow-cooked leeks for deep flavor
French-Style Lentils with Carrots and Thyme
Earthy green lentils simmered with a savory mirepoix and brightened with lemon
Lemony Braised Lentils with Thyme
Earthy green lentils finished with bright citrus and fresh herbs
Gruyère, Mustard, and Caraway Cheese Coins
A savory, nutty shortbread cracker for cocktail hour
Braised Leeks
Tender, caramelized leeks finished with a bright lemon-herb glaze
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
A velvety-smooth puree that highlights the delicate, nutty notes of cauliflower without using cream
Chickpea Socca with Caramelized Onions
A Mediterranean chickpea pancake topped with savory, slow-cooked onions
Fennel and Goat Cheese Tart
Caramelized fennel and herb-infused goat cheese on a crisp puff pastry base
Socca with Caramelized Onions
Savory chickpea pancakes topped with sweet balsamic onions
Velvety Cauliflower Soup with Browned Butter Florets
A creamy, silky cauliflower puree topped with nutty toasted florets and browned butter.
French Lentil Soup
A hearty, deeply savory vegetable soup with a velvety finish.
Socca with Caramelized Onion and Rosemary
A nutty chickpea flatbread topped with sweet onions and woodsy rosemary
Socca with Swiss Chard, Pistachios, and Apricots
Chickpea flatbreads topped with spiced greens, sweet apricots, and crunchy nuts
Potato and Camembert Tart
A rustic savory tart with caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and melted cheese
Provençal Vegetable Stew with Basil Pesto
A layered, fragrant stew where every vegetable maintains its distinct texture and character.
Summer Vegetable Gratin
A crisp, savory roast of peak-season squash and caramelized tomatoes.
Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère
A rustic, free-form tart with savory squash and wilted spinach