french Recipes
94 delicious french recipes from around the world
Salade Lyonnaise
A classic French bistro starter from Lyon, featuring crisp frisée lettuce, savory lardons (bacon), and a perfectly poached egg, all brought together with a warm, tangy vinaigrette. The runny yolk acts as a rich sauce, making this salad both elegant and satisfying.
Salade Niçoise
A classic French composed salad from the Côte d'Azur, featuring perfectly cooked tuna, tender vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, briny olives, and savory anchovies, all brought together with a light vinaigrette. It's a vibrant and satisfying summer meal.
Sardines Grillées (Grilled Sardines)
Experience the essence of Mediterranean simplicity with these French grilled sardines. Whole, fresh sardines are seasoned and grilled to perfection, offering a delightful, healthy, and incredibly easy dish. The tender flesh, crispy skin, and bright lemon make for a truly satisfying meal.
Sauce Nantua
A classic French sauce, Sauce Nantua is a rich and creamy emulsion made with the distinct flavor of crayfish butter. Traditionally served with quenelles (poached dumplings) and fish dishes, it offers a luxurious taste of French culinary heritage.
Socca
A traditional Niçoise street food, Socca is a thin, savory chickpea flour pancake with a delightfully crispy exterior and a tender, slightly custardy interior. Traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven, this recipe adapts it for home cooking using a broiler for that signature char.
Sole Meunière
A classic French dish featuring delicate sole fillets pan-fried to golden perfection and bathed in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley. Simple elegance on a plate.
Soufflé au Fromage
A classic French cheese soufflé, renowned for its impossibly light and airy texture. This recipe is a true test of technique, resulting in a majestically rising cloud of cheesy delight.
Soufflé au Grand Marnier
An exquisite, light-as-air French dessert soufflé infused with the warm citrus notes of Grand Marnier. This elegant dish is a showstopper, perfect for a sophisticated finale to any meal.
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
A classic French onion soup featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and a generous layer of melted, bubbly Gruyère cheese. A comforting and iconic Parisian bistro dish.
Steak Frites
A quintessential Parisian bistro dish, featuring perfectly pan-seared steak served alongside golden, crispy French fries, often finished with a rich pan sauce.
Steak Tartare
A classic French bistro dish featuring finely hand-chopped raw beef, seasoned with capers, onions, and served with a rich egg yolk. This recipe emphasizes freshness and quality ingredients for an authentic experience.
Tapenade
A classic Provençal spread made from finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic. Perfect as an appetizer served with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Tarte au Citron
A classic French lemon tart featuring a crisp, sweet pastry shell filled with a vibrant, tangy lemon curd. Often finished with a torched meringue for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. A true patisserie staple.
Tarte aux Pommes
A classic French apple tart, featuring thinly sliced apples arranged in a beautiful spiral over a sweet pastry crust, finished with a glistening glaze. A staple in French patisseries.
Tarte Flambée (Flammekueche)
An authentic Alsatian flatbread, Tarte Flambée, also known as Flammekueche, features a remarkably thin, crispy crust topped with a creamy mixture of crème fraîche and fromage blanc, thinly sliced onions, and savory lardons. It's traditionally baked at very high heat, giving it characteristic charred edges.
Tarte Tatin
The iconic French upside-down apple tart, featuring tender, caramelized apples nestled under a crisp, buttery puff pastry. A delightful dessert born from a happy accident.
Tartiflette
A hearty and iconic Savoyard dish, perfect for a cold evening. Potatoes, smoky lardons, and sweet caramelized onions are baked under a generous blanket of melted Reblochon cheese.
Terrine aux Herbes (Herbed Vegetable Terrine)
A vibrant and light French vegetable terrine, bound with eggs and fresh herbs. Perfect as a refreshing starter for a summer meal.
Terrine de Foie Gras
A classic French luxury dish, this terrine showcases the rich, buttery flavor of duck foie gras, seasoned and gently cooked to perfection. It's an elegant appetizer, ideal for special occasions and holidays.
Teurgoule (Norman Rice Pudding)
A classic Norman rice pudding, Teurgoule is made by slow-baking short-grain rice with milk, sugar, and cinnamon until incredibly creamy and topped with a delightful caramelized crust. It's a comforting and elegant dessert.
Tian Provençal
A vibrant and elegant Provençal vegetable gratin, featuring thinly sliced summer vegetables layered artfully and baked with fragrant olive oil and herbs. A true taste of the garden.
Vol-au-Vent
Vol-au-vent are delicate, hollow puff pastry cases, traditionally filled with a rich and creamy mixture. This recipe features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a velvety sauce, making for an elegant appetizer or light main course perfect for special occasions.