French Recipes & Food Ideas

It's everything there is to love about a fall fruit pie, but way easier to make.

Don't be intimidated by the fancy French term.

A quick recipe for haricot verts sautéed with butter, shallots, and lemon.

Happy tap, tap, tapping!

It feels so fancy to put them on a cookie tray for a spot of afternoon tea.

It's as luxurious rich and creamy as you'd expect.

Fresh bread! French butter! Tinned fish! And more!

Cheesy potato casserole. Need we say more?

Pour this French custard sauce on cakes, cobblers, and beyond.

No fussy recipes here!

Pro tip: It's amazing slathered on toast.

The sweetened whipped cream is good on everything from cakes to fresh fruit.

This thick and silky French stew of eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe summer tomatoes will use up your extra vegetables in one fell swoop.

They're so much easier to make than you think.

Perfect over cheesecake, ice cream, and more.

Use these step-by-step instructions to make this beloved sauce.

Imagine yourself along the Seine with each bite.

This simple, super-savory French mushroom dish can do it all.

A classic French sauce that's worth knowing about.

You'll want to eat it straight from the skillet.

The classic toasted ham and cheese with bubbling béchamel on top is a classic for a reason.

"In a straightforward dessert where chocolate is the star, you can really taste the difference."

The dish's signature peppery coating is magical when applied to savory portobellos.

The silky custard dessert is a classic for good reason.

A comforting yet elegant blend of cheese, eggs, and spinach.

This recipe yields light-as-air results while being as unfussy as possible.

It's the ultimate party gadget this time of year!

This hearty, show-stopping meatless main is great for holidays and weeknights alike.

These easy, delicate cookies taste of brown butter and caramel.

I've been making them for Thanksgiving since I was 14 years old.

No other waffles come close.

It uses mushrooms in two ways.

All the flavors of apple pie, without the fussy crust.

It couldn't be easier to make.

Yeah, they're as good as they sound.

The foolproof recipe is inspired by two greats: Ina Garten and Julia Child.

The classic cocktail is fruity, bubbly, and a cinch to make.

On the menu: the easiest French dip sandwiches.

It's truly restaurant-worthy.

It tastes amazing with chicken, veggies, and even pasta.

There's no need to let the batter rest overnight.

Including a tip on polishing wood floors and cleaning a wine-stained tablecloth!

"I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do."

They're everything you love about mashed potatoes, only better.

It's a cozy, comforting fall staple

Best served cold!

It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Bonus: They're gluten-free and vegan.

(No, it's not beef bourguignon.)

Spoiler alert: It’s not French.

It’ll give your chicken dinner an impressive upgrade.

It's my favorite way to quickly cook up a medley of vegetables.

Including inexpensive nonstick frying pans!

It’s so stable, you can even refrigerate it and reheat it in the microwave.

The peppery cream sauce is simply irresistible.

Of course, they're as stylish as they are effective!

Remy would be proud of this twist on the French classic.

It's a French steakhouse staple for a reason.

It's the dessert version of your favorite breakfast.

It is, after all, mostly butter.