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Best French Recipes for Summer

  • Salad Nicoise

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Salad Nicoise, a French composed salad with tuna, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, onion, capers, and potatoes.
  • Cherry Clafouti

    55 min
    Fresh cherries baked in a custard-like base with slivered almonds, almond and vanilla extract. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Eggplant Caviar

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Terrific smoky eggplant caviar dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer.
  • Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream topped with caramel sauce in a bowl

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    This homemade vanilla ice cream is made with a custard base, sugar, cream, and real vanilla beans. So classic and so good! Serve it topped with caramel sauce or alongside a slice of apple pie.
  • French Ratatouille in a bowl

    1 hr, 50 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    This luxuriously smooth and flavorful ratatouille recipe is well worth the effort. Vegetables are first browned, then roasted, then cooked in a tomato sauce. This ratatouille dish includes onion, garlic, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  • Zucchini Spinach Gratin

    1 hr, 40 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Grated zucchini and chopped blanched spinach, mixed with onions sautéed with bacon, parsley, and garlic, bound with eggs, topped with grated Parmesan, and baked.
  • Panaché

    1 min
    Panaché, a light and refreshing French drink with beer and 7-Up.
  • Salmon Provencal

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Baked salmon provencal recipe with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, fresh chopped herbs, a few shallots, lemon juice, balsamic and olive oil.
  • Provencal Potato Salad

    30 min
    Gluten-Free
    New potatoes or fingerlings tossed warm in a Dijon vinaigrette with capers, olives, garlic, and parsley.
  • Nicoise tuna sandwich

    40 min
    Pan Bagnat is the ultimate make-ahead picnic sandwich! Find some crusty bread, good quality canned tuna, a few choice toppings, and you're on your way. It seems fancy, but this French tuna sandwich couldn't be easier.
  • provencal endive salad

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Belgian endive salad with a vinaigrette with olive oil, sherry vinegar, garlic, and anchovies.

Recent French Recipes & Ideas

  • Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream topped with caramel sauce in a bowl

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    This homemade vanilla ice cream is made with a custard base, sugar, cream, and real vanilla beans. So classic and so good! Serve it topped with caramel sauce or alongside a slice of apple pie.
  • A spoonful of aioli sauce sits above a bowl with more sauce inside.

    10 min
    Dairy-Free, Low Carb
    Aioli is easy to make at home and serves as a garlicky, flavor-boosting accompaniment to vegetables, fish, BLTs, or fries. This mayo-like sauce is the extra special something you’ve been craving!
  • Blender Hollandaise Sauce

    10 min
    Here's a quick and easy version of the classic French hollandaise sauce made in a blender. Read for eggs benedict in 10 minutes!
  • Close up photo of of crispy chicken thighs with cubed potatoes and greens visible in the dish. Serving fork and spoon are on the upper edge of the skillet. The chicken is sprinkled with herbs and a striped grey linen is behind the skillet.

    1 hr
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Crispy skillet chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon broth and served on a bed of Swiss chard, potatoes, and carrots. This bistro-style oven braised chicken with vegetables has everything you love about cozy comfort food.
  • How to Make Creme Brulee

    5 hrs, 10 min
    Looking for the best, most perfect, most foolproof creme brulee recipe? This is it! This creme brulee is rich and creamy, and we walk you through every step.
  • Bowl of French Onion Soup with crusty bread and melted cheese on top with an Instant Pot in the background.

    1 hr, 15 min
    Healthy
    Instant Pot French Onion Soup! French onion soup is comfort food at its finest. Rich, intensely-flavored broth and caramelized onions, topped with crusty, cheese-covered bread is sure to warm anyone on a cold winter’s night. Make this delicious soup in half the time by using your Instant Pot!
  • How To make Crepes

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    Homemade French crêpes are so much fun and surprisingly easy to make using a simple blender batter and a nonstick skillet. They can go sweet or savory, depending on your preference!
  • French Ratatouille in a bowl

    1 hr, 50 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    This luxuriously smooth and flavorful ratatouille recipe is well worth the effort. Vegetables are first browned, then roasted, then cooked in a tomato sauce. This ratatouille dish includes onion, garlic, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  • creamy dijon mustard chicken

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    This chicken with creamy dijon mustard sauce is an easy and fast weeknight meal. The chicken cutlets and sauce are all cooked in the same skillet, making clean-up a breeze.
  • Nicoise tuna sandwich

    40 min
    Pan Bagnat is the ultimate make-ahead picnic sandwich! Find some crusty bread, good quality canned tuna, a few choice toppings, and you're on your way. It seems fancy, but this French tuna sandwich couldn't be easier.
  • Sauteed Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    Celebrate spring with this easy side dish of sautéed asparagus, wild morel mushrooms, and green garlic. Delicious!
  • Classic Croque Madame Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    20 min
    Ever had a Croque-Madame? This is a classic French ham and grilled cheese sandwich, topped with a fried egg! Great for an easy lunch or dinner.
  • Egg Nests

    20 min
    Low Carb
    Cloud Eggs or Egg Nests are egg whites whipped to stiff peaks, grated cheese folded in, formed into nests, baked with yolk in center
  • Fingerling Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Boiled fingerling potatoes tossed with vermouth, red onions, parsley, and an herb vinaigrette.
  • Cauliflower Gratin

    1 hr
    Vegetarian
    Cheesy cauliflower gratin with nutty Gruyere cheese, sautéed leeks, and butter toasted breadcrumb topping!
  • Honey Hazelnut Baked Brie

    45 min
    Festive Baked Brie! Drizzled with a sweet and sour honey sauce and toasted hazelnuts.
  • Eggplant Caviar

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Terrific smoky eggplant caviar dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer.
  • Cherry Clafouti

    55 min
    Fresh cherries baked in a custard-like base with slivered almonds, almond and vanilla extract. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Spinach Artichoke Quiche

    3 hrs
    Vegetarian
    Spinach and artichoke quiche! With chopped spinach and artichokes hearts, shallots, goat cheese, green onions, eggs, and cream. Perfect for a Sunday brunch!
  • French Onion Soup

    1 hr, 20 min
    Stay warm with this GREAT French onion soup! With beef stock base, slow-cooked caramelized onions, French bread, gruyere and Parmesan cheese.

  • 40 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Hard boiled egg whites stuffed with artichoke heart tapenade and sprinkled with grated cooked egg yolks
  • Asparagus Eggs Caper Vinaigrette

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    Asparagus Mimosa! Asparagus spears, boiled until crisp tender, served with grated boiled eggs and a caper vinaigrette.
  • Cod Poached in Court Bouillon

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Cod poached in water infused with bay leaves, garlic, salt, and olive oil.

  • 1 hr, 50 min
    French classic, tarte tatin aux poires, upside down pear tart with flakey pastry crust.
  • Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    1 hr, 20 min
    Brussels sprouts blanched and baked in a cheesy white sauce with pancetta and gruyere. A perfect Thanksgiving side!

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  • French Onion Soup

    1 hr, 20 min
    Stay warm with this GREAT French onion soup! With beef stock base, slow-cooked caramelized onions, French bread, gruyere and Parmesan cheese.
  • Blender Hollandaise Sauce

    10 min
    Here's a quick and easy version of the classic French hollandaise sauce made in a blender. Read for eggs benedict in 10 minutes!
  • How To make Crepes

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    Homemade French crêpes are so much fun and surprisingly easy to make using a simple blender batter and a nonstick skillet. They can go sweet or savory, depending on your preference!
  • Mignonette Sauce for Oysters

    4 hrs, 15 min
    A classic accompaniment to raw oysters, mignonette sauce made with shallots, vinegar, and white pepper.
  • Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    1 hr, 20 min
    Brussels sprouts blanched and baked in a cheesy white sauce with pancetta and gruyere. A perfect Thanksgiving side!
  • Caramelized Onion Quiche

    Vegetarian
    Rich and creamy quiche with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese.

  • 2 hrs, 5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A quick and easy method for making duck confit (2 hours versus 2 days).
  • Salad Nicoise

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Salad Nicoise, a French composed salad with tuna, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, onion, capers, and potatoes.
  • Coq au Vin

    Coq au Vin is a classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions.
  • Mussels in White Wine Sauce

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    A traditional French dish, mussels mariniere, or moules mariniere. Mussels steamed in white wine, served in sauce of juices from the mussels, wine, butter, and shallots.
  • Chicken Liver Pate

    30 min
    Easy chicken liver pâté with shallots, garlic, brandy, capers and thyme, blended smooth to spread on bread or crackers.
  • Egg Nests

    20 min
    Low Carb
    Cloud Eggs or Egg Nests are egg whites whipped to stiff peaks, grated cheese folded in, formed into nests, baked with yolk in center
  • Croque Monsieur

    25 min
    Class French Croque Monsieur recipe, toasted ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, topped with a bechamel sauce of butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, Parmesan and Gruyere.
  • Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

    1 hr, 20 min
    Vegetarian
    Creamy wild mushroom soup made with dried wild mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, shallots, garlic, stock, cream, sherry, and herbs.
  • French Green Beans Haricot Verts

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Fresh haricot verts, skinny green beans boiled, drained, then sautéed in butter with onions, tarragon, thyme, parsley, and chives.
  • Bouillabaisse

    1 hr, 15 min
    Low Carb
    A classic French shellfish and fish stew recipe, prepared with the freshest possible seafood, caught and served the same day. Served with a spicy sauce rouille.
  • Cherry Clafouti

    55 min
    Fresh cherries baked in a custard-like base with slivered almonds, almond and vanilla extract. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

  • 1 hr, 55 min
    Low Carb
    Classic liver paté recipe with ground pork, calf, chicken, or pork liver, bacon and spices.

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