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Chef John's Steak Diane

Steak Diane was a staple on menus in fine dining establishments back in the day. Prepared tableside where the server ignited the cognac, it was an impressive...

Author: Chef John

Easy Yogurt Cake

This is an easy yogurt cake that uses the yogurt container to measure all of the ingredients. It's ready in under an hour and the perfect not-too-sweet...

Author: Diana Moutsopoulos

Salmon en Croute

Variation of salmon en croute (aka Salmon Wellington). Serve with a side of rice, asparagus, and/or spinach on Bastille Day.

Author: Salvatore A. Lenzo

Chicken Divan Casserole

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Author: Chef DJ

Profiteroles

Light and delicate choux pastry puffs filled with fresh cream and covered with warm chocolate ganache sauce are so easy to make, but everyone will think...

Author: CELTICKIM

Poached Pears Belle Helene

They say Auguste Escoffier created this dish in honor of the opera, La Belle Helene, but we chefs know the real reason. How else are you going to use up...

Author: Chef John

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

Cooking fish in parchment paper is incredibly simple, and yet fairly terrifying for a novice cook. Since the seafood is encased in paper, there's really...

Author: Chef John

Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce

Here's my recipe for poached salmon bathed in a classic hollandaise sauce. I serve this dish with boiled, cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli.

Author: luna

Quick Coq au Vin

This dish is typically simmered for hours, but this version featuring boneless chicken is ready far sooner.

Author: Jacques Pepin

Shrimp Provencal

For a gourmet meal this is very easy to prepare. Leftovers reheat well the next day too! Instead of using fresh shrimp like the recipe originally called...

Author: MICHELLE_F

French Molten Chocolate Cake

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Author: Anita Chen

Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige)

A soft vanilla custard with floating clouds of poached meringue.

Author: SUE WILLIAMS

Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere

This dish is reminiscent of dining in an outdoor cafe in the south of France. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine. This exact...

Author: Patti

Boeuf en Croute

An easy, do-ahead, spectacular, and delicious way to serve filet. Easily expanded to serve however many you need. A nice twist on the standard - without...

Author: Spencer & Serena

French Cookies (Belgi Galettes)

French cookies are a Christmas tradition in SE Kansas. You need a galette or pizzelle iron to make this old family recipe.

Author: KsCrew

Best French Macarons

Magic happens when sugar, almond flour, and airy egg whites come together in perfect harmony to form the delicate disks the French call macarons. Follow...

Author: Smart Cookie

Vanilla or Chocolate Tuiles

'Tuile' is the French term for 'tile'. These cookies are very pliable when still hot and are traditionally draped over a rolling pin. When cool, they would...

Author: Kevin Ryan

Parisian Style Steak Frites

When we lived in Geneva, there was a famous restaurant that only served one thing: entrecote. Also known as steak-frites, it's thin-sliced hanger steak...

Author: gremlinhill

Pear Clafoutis

It sounds odd to say that a recipe's biggest problem is that it looks too good, but that's sort of the case with this pear clafoutis, a crustless custard...

Author: Chef John

Dijon Chicken

Chicken breasts with a Dijon mustard/white wine sauce, coated with bread crumbs and baked to perfection - with the skins on! The French flair and flavors...

Author: Marilyn Holmes

Canelés de Bordeaux

These crispy French custard cakes are traditionally baked in special fluted molds, but the molds were no longer available in my local shop. So I improvised...

Author: Chef John

Poulet de Provencal

This always reminds me of an aromatic day in Eze, France.

Author: beutifldrmer

Fresh Fruit Frangipane Tart

Now you can have your cake and eat pie too. Halfway between Cake Town and Pieville, there's a little spot called Frangipane Junction where almond cake...

Author: Chef John

Pork Normandy

I got this recipe from my mother who learned to make it when we lived in England. It's a family favorite and great for company.

Author: Tiffany Curtis

Liver and Bacon

This is the best way to make juicy and tender liver. Even the kids will enjoy this!!!

Author: LADYBARBER01

Pissaladiere (Onion, Olive, and Anchovy Pizza)

Pissaladière is a pizza-like dish made in Southern France, around the Nice, Marseilles, Toulon and the Var District, and in the Italian region of Liguria,...

Author: Charlie_one

Carly's Salmon En Papillote (In Paper)

Moist, delicious, almost fool-proof salmon. This salmon is wrapped in parchment paper and steamed in the oven. No fishy taste in your mouth, no fishy smell...

Author: carly

French Leek Pie

It's an original French recipe My Mum used to bake during the holidays. Great to eat with a salad during summer or even winter time. Absolutely Delicious!!!...

Author: plume d'argent

Chocolate Mousse Cake IV

Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. Everyone will think you bought it at a bakery!

Author: Stephanie

Chicken French Rochester, NY Style

I've been making this recipe for years, and it is one of my family's most requested meals. Serve with brown and wild rice or rice pilaf along with Italian-cut...

Author: rocgrandma

Cream Puff Shells

Choux pastry -- fill with sweetened whipped cream or custard.

Author: GINGER P

French Macaroons

Fantabulous colored, bite-sized macaroons. Divide batter into thirds and color one-third pink and flavor with raspberry flavoring; color one-third yellow...

Author: crazymary98

Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

Layers of chicken, ham and Swiss cheese simmer in a creamy sauce while topped with stuffing mix.

Author: 001519

Baked Chicken and Brie

Baked chicken with Brie Sauce -- a French delight that is simple to cook!

Author: LISETTEZ

Raspberry Clafoutis

If you have some fresh red raspberries, this quick and easy French dessert can be made with ingredients you likely have on hand in your kitchen.

Author: Janene Yothers Groff

Chocolate Fondant

These are decadent French chocolate wonders. Hardly any flour and unbelievably easy to do. Sometimes I make them toward the end of dinner when unexpected...

Author: Lynn Pennec

Chicken Gruyere with Sauteed Mushrooms

Chicken breasts are browned in butter, then baked with mushrooms, onion, and white wine. The finishing touch is an exquisite layer of melted Gruyere cheese...

Author: Rebecca

Creme Fraiche Chicken

When I was an exchange student in France, my French mom made this dish and it has been my favorite ever since. It is chicken breast cooked in butter, creme...

Author: Kristel A. Ivy

Tourtiere (French Pork Pie)

This is the recipe my grandmother used to make. It only uses pork for the pie and is delicious. I make one for my father every Christmas Eve and he loves...

Author: tldesjar

Pear Clafouti

A lovely custard pear dessert, fancy enough for guests and served with whipped cream it's sure to impress.

Author: Rita Spangler

Mussels Provencal

A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don't like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here's a tip to make sure mussels...

Author: Corinne Hobin

Cream Puffs II

These are delicious looking cream puffs or eclairs filled with whipped cream and topped with melted chocolate.

Author: bluebayou

Easy Chocolate Creme Brulee

What can be better than silky smooth creme brulee with rich chocolate? You don't even need to water-bath this version! Use heart-shaped ramekins for a...

Author: LSNEED62

Gateau Breton

You won't believe how delicious this French gateau Breton is. Well, it's really a cross between shortbread and cake, something that is very common for...

Author: Dolce-Danielle

Alsatian Pork and Sauerkraut

This is a French recipe, very easy and a real comfort food. An all in one pot meal! I have gotten people who say they don't like sauerkraut to try this...

Author: 4Nancy

Apple Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a French dessert which combines fresh fruit and custard. Just like a souffle, it rises beautifully then it deflates once cooled. It's best...

Author: Yoly

Chicken with Artichokes and Goat Cheese

This is a dish similar to one I had at restaurant in France on vacation.

Author: SugarDuJour

Poulet a la Moutarde (Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce)

This is a fantastically easy and delicious chicken dish, basically made with onions, white wine, heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Your family will feel like...

Author: Diana71

Easy Chocolate Mousse without Eggs

My husband and I honeymooned in Paris two years ago. We were on our way to see the Eiffel Tower when it began to rain. Quickly, we hurried into the first...

Author: Stephanie Martins

Mom's Chicken En Cocotte

This is a farm-style French dish that my Mom's German grandmother taught her to make as a young girl. It's easy and similar to our pot roast meals and...

Author: rlt11_NMC