Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
36 recipes
Hachis Parmentier
A French home-style casserole with juicy ground beef under a layer of smooth mashed potatoes and a golden cheese crust.
Blanquette de Veau
Tender veal slow-cooked with vegetables and mushrooms, served in a velvety cream sauce with a light lemony tang.
Buckwheat Galettes Breton-Style
Thin, lacy buckwheat flour galettes with ham, cheese and egg — a hearty Breton classic.
Potatoes Dauphinoise
A classic French bake of thinly sliced potatoes, slow-cooked in a creamy milk sauce with garlic and nutmeg, finished under a golden crust of melted cheese.
Cassoulet
A classic dish from Languedoc — white beans slow-baked in the oven with duck confit, Toulouse sausages and pork, finished with a golden, crispy crust.
Duck Confit with Potatoes
Duck legs, slow-cooked in their own fat until tender, served with crispy potatoes fried in fragrant duck fat.
Quiche Lorraine
Classic French quiche Lorraine — a crumbly shortcrust pastry base filled with a delicate egg-and-cream custard, crisp smoked bacon and grated Gruyère.
Cherry Clafoutis
A delicate French dessert with juicy cherries baked in soft vanilla batter until golden on top.
Coq au Vin
A classic Burgundian dish: chicken thighs slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and caramelized pearl onions until the sauce turns velvety.
Crème brûlée
A delicate vanilla custard, gently baked in a water bath and topped with a crisp caramelized crust of cane sugar — a classic French dessert.
Crêpes Suzette
Thin French crêpes soaked in a buttery orange sauce and dramatically flambéed with orange liqueur.
Croque-Monsieur
A classic French hot sandwich with ham and Gruyère cheese under a delicate béchamel sauce, baked until golden and crisp.
Croissants
Classic French croissants with multilayered yeast puff pastry, a crisp golden crust and a delicate buttery flavor inside.
Chicken Provençal
Tender chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato-wine sauce with garlic, herbes de Provence, and olives.
Duck Breast Magret with Apples
Juicy duck breast with crispy skin, caramelized apples, and a sweet-and-sour honey-balsamic sauce.
Lemon Zest Madeleines
Delicate French madeleines with a buttery crumb, golden edges, and the signature domed "hump."
Chocolate Mousse
A classic French chocolate mousse with a rich flavor, silky texture and light, airy structure.
French Omelette
A delicate omelette with a silky, creamy center, buttery flavor, and fresh herbs, cooked and served right away.
Potage Saint-Germain
A velvety French soup made with fresh green peas, leeks, lettuce, and mint, served with crispy croutons.
Pot-au-Feu
A French classic featuring tender beef, root vegetables and a clear, fragrant broth, served hot with mustard.
Profiteroles with Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Delicate choux profiteroles filled with smooth vanilla cream and topped with a warm, rich chocolate sauce — a classic French dessert.
Raclette with Potatoes
Classic Swiss raclette with hot potatoes, gently melted cheese, and crunchy pickled accompaniments.
Ratatouille
A luscious Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes, gently simmered in olive oil with garlic, thyme and fresh basil.
Provençal-Style Fish
Tender white fish fillet baked in a rich tomato sauce with olives, garlic and Provençal herbs.
Pork Rillettes
A delicate French pork rillettes, slow-cooked in its own fat to a tender, juicy, shreddable texture — perfect for spreading.
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
A French salad with crispy toasts, tender warm goat cheese, walnuts and a honey-mustard dressing.
Salade Lyonnaise
A warm French salad of crisp frisée, sautéed bacon lardons, garlicky croutons, and a poached egg with a runny yolk.
Salade Niçoise
Salade Niçoise is a vibrant classic of French cuisine from the Nice coast: tuna, crisp green beans, tender potatoes and eggs, all tossed in a fragrant oil-and-mustard dressing.
French-Style Lentil Soup
This hearty French soup made with green lentils, sweet vegetables and smoked pork belly is warming and has a rich, homestyle flavor.
Tartiflette
A Savoyard potato bake with smoky bacon lardons, onion, white wine and melted Reblochon cheese.