French Recipes

You love the taste of French dishes—and cooking them yourself can be a lot easier than you think. Check out these authentic recipes, from soups to desserts. Bon appétit!

close up view of a meat pie in a glass pie plate

sauce vierge over a piece of fish

open sandwich with greens, cheese, and chile peppers

Beans and Greens Tartine

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an overhead view of two plates of Basic Crepes topped with fresh creams and mixed berries

a high angle view of three bowls of French onion soup fresh out of the oven on a baking sheet

Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

overhead view of chicken cordon bleu served with a side salad

Chicken Cordon Bleu

overhead view of fondant potatoes in a skillet

Fondant Potatoes

French Crepes

Lobster Thermidor

a chocolate yule log cake decorated with meringue mushrooms, chocolate "bark", and sprinkled with confectioners' sugar snow

close up view of Chef John's Crème Fraîche in a small bowl

Chef John's Crème Fraîche

The Best Lemon Vinaigrette

Herbs de Provence

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Chocolate Yule Log

close up view of Dessert Crepes on a plate, topped with powdered sugar and berries

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Disney's Ratatouille

close up view of smoked salmon eggs Benedict topped with Blender Hollandaise Sauce, with potato hash in the background on a plate

Blender Hollandaise Sauce

looking down at rows of macarons on a plate

Macarons (French Macaroons)

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Quiche Lorraine

Lyonnaise Potatoes

How to Make Bordelaise Sauce

close up on a bowl of French onion soup gratinee

French Onion Soup Gratinée

close up view of an omelet with salsa on top, with toast on a blue plate

Omelet in a Bag

an overhead view of chef john's coq au vin in a cast iron dutch oven.

Chef John's Coq au Vin

breaded chicken on plate

Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)

close up view of Cordon Bleu Chicken Rolls, served with red potatoes on a plate

Cordon Bleu Chicken Rolls

Red Wine Reduction Sauce over meat

Red Wine Reduction Sauce

close up view of Chicken Cordon Bleu II served with salad on a white plate

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert

looking at a bowl of French onion soup with cheese melted down the side

Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup

Rich and Creamy Potatoes au Gratin

Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese

Steelhead Trout Bake with Dijon Mustard

Delicious Easy Chicken Francese

Crème Fraîche Chicken

close up view of sliced Tuscan Pork Tenderloin with salad on a white platter

Tuscan Pork Tenderloin

close up view of Sauteed Mushrooms (Quick and Simple) garnished with fresh herbs on an orange plate

Sautéed Mushrooms (Quick and Simple)

caramel-colored sliced apples on a flaky pastry crust, shown on a painted ceramic plate

Apple Tarte Tatin

Canelés de Bordeaux

close up view of Cinnamon-Accented French Toast with syrup on a white plate

Cinnamon-Accented French Toast

close up view of a Grand Marnier Souffle in a ramekin garnished with powdered sugar

Grand Marnier® Souffle

Meringue Mushrooms

Authentic French Meringues

How to Make French Baguettes

close up view of Puff Pastry Shells on a wooden boar next to a rolling pin and cookie cutters

Puff Pastry Shells

Chicken Paillard

How to Make Cassoulet

close up view of Chocolate Croissants on a baking sheet

Chef John's Chocolate Croissants

Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

close up view of a Galette des Rois garnished with powdered sugar on a baking sheet

Galette des Rois

French Macaroons

close up view of Salad Nicoise, with tuna, eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, olives and green beans

close up view of a fillet of Salmon En Papillote with lemon and herbs, served with green beans

Carly's Salmon En Papillote (In Paper)

close up view of sliced Artisan Style Bread on a wooden cutting board

No-Knead Artisan Style Bread

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