French food shouldn’t be intimidating. Here are a few easy recipes anyone can try.
Slow cooker cassoulet
Slow cooker cassoulet gives you a taste of the classic dish with a fraction of the effort.
Tartiflette
Potatoes and bacon baked with Brie are a totally decadent side dish.
French apple cake
Serve this not-too-sweet apple cake with coffee or tea.
Coq au vin
One-pot chicken in wine is cooked over low heat until super tender and flavorful in this recipe.
French warm lentil salad
It’s super easy to throw together this French lentil salad, but it tastes très sophisticated.
Pissaladière
This caramelized onion and anchovy tart is a classic French dish that’s great with white wine.
French butter cookies
Palets Bretons are a simple slice-and-bake cookie that will win you over in no time.
Potatoes dauphinoise
Sliced potatoes baked in milk and cream are a surprisngly easy, luxurious side dish.
Crepes
Superthin French pancakes are a delight paired with Nutella and fruit or ham and cheese.
Mini pear-almond galettes
A rustic French tart made with pears and almond makes for an elegant breakfast or coffee break snack.
Classic French madeleines
Madeleines seem fancy but are just like any cupcake — they can even be made in a mini muffin tin.
Hearty ratatouille with goat cheese
Veggies drizzled with olive oil, baked until soft and flavored with cheese and thyme are truly tasty.
Slow cooker boeuf bourguignon
Hearty French beef stew made with red wine is super simple when you use the slow cooker.
Nicoise salad
A salad from Provence of tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans and olives is a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Pommes dauphine
Little mashed potato pastry puffs served with their own sauce or with a roast are just delighful.
Moules marinières
Mussels cooked in white wine, cream and aromatics are a perfect companion to bread or french fries.
Steak au poivre
Steak au poivre is a restaurant classic, but it’s actually really easy to make at home.
French apple tart
A pretty apple tart like this is an elegant way to end a meal.
Chicken Normandy
Chicken braised in apple cider, brandy and cream is a hearty meal that will keep you satisfied.
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