Coq au Vin (French Chicken in Wine Stew)
Ingredients 4–6 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on) Salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices bacon or 100g lardons 2 cups (480ml) dry red wine 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock … Continue to Recipe →
Category Archives: French Recipes
Traditional Financiers (French Almond Cakes)
Ingredients 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter 1 cup (100g) almond flour 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 4 large egg whites 1/2 tsp … Continue to Recipe →
French Cheese Soufflé (Soufflé au Fromage)
Ingredients 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter (plus more for greasing) 2 tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (180ml) warm milk 1/4 tsp salt Pinch of pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg … Continue to Recipe →
French Chocolate Soufflé Recipe
Ingredients 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (60% cocoa or more) 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing ramekins) 2 egg yolks 3 egg whites 2 tbsp granulated sugar (plus … Continue to Recipe →
Classic French Brioche Bread
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup (60ml) warm milk 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (115g) … Continue to Recipe →
Paris-Brest (Choux Pastry with Praline Cream)
Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (125 g) … Continue to Recipe →
French Bouillabaisse – Provençal Seafood Soup
Ingredients For the Bouillabaisse: 1 lb sea bass fillets, cut into chunks 1 lb mussels, cleaned 1 lb squid, cut into rings 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large fennel bulb, … Continue to Recipe →
Authentic French Croissant
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk, warm 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (or honey) … Continue to Recipe →
Croque Madame (French Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Egg)
Ingredients 4 slices white bread (like brioche or sandwich bread) 2 eggs 4 slices cooked ham 1 cup (100g) Gruyère cheese, grated 2 tbsp (30g) butter For the Mornay Sauce: … Continue to Recipe →
French Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) 3 large eggs, separated (fresh as possible) 3 tbsp powdered or granulated sugar (divided) 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream Pinch of salt … Continue to Recipe →
Vichyssoise Recipe – Cold Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, sliced 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 5 cups chicken … Continue to Recipe →
Classic French Mussels
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 pounds mussels, cleaned 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons … Continue to Recipe →
