12 Classic French Recipes Every Food Lover Must Try
Are you a food lover eager to explore the rich flavors of French cuisine? Our article features 12 classic French recipes that every culinary enthusiast must try. From delicate pastries to hearty main dishes, these recipes will bring the elegance and tradition of France right into your kitchen.
Croque Monsieur Recipe
If you’re looking for delicious French food, a croque monsieur sandwich is the perfect place to start. This ham and cheese sandwich recipe is layered with bechamel sauce and broiled cheese for a crispy, decadent, and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe.
French Onion Soup
This classic French soup starts with butter and delicious, slowly cooked caramelized onions. The onions are then covered with a rich beef stock and seasoned with a splash of white wine. French Onion Soup is a creamy bowl of comfort food. It may be a labor of love to make, but it is worth every delicious bite!
Escargot Recipe
Snails are cooked in a butter and parsley sauce and served with a toasted baguette for a delectable and rich appetizer recipe. This Escargot recipe is so easy and a great way to experience French cuisine.
Croque Madame Sandwich
This sandwich is the perfect simple and impressive brunch recipe. The Croque Madame takes a normal ham and cheese sandwich up a notch by including bechamel sauce and an over easy egg to top it all off.
Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
You’ve never had a Quiche as fluffy and decadent as this French quiche recipe! This Quiche is flavored with Ham, Cheese, and Scallions for a delightful breakfast you can’t wait to share.
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
This new take on French Onion Soup will make the process quick and easy! This recipe is made in the Instant Pot and is topped with French Baguette and melty gruyere cheese.
Easy Ratatouille Recipe
This Easy Ratatouille Recipe is made with fresh vegetables layered in a pattern and then baked. It is a straightforward recipe with gorgeous presentation, and is also vegetarian and vegan! Try this recipe if you want to experience true French cuisine.
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
Stew Beef is cooked in red wine alongside bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and onions, for a deep, umami-rich meal. We are cooking this French classic in an Instant Pot to cut the cook time for this recipe in half!
Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe
This French delicacy is the perfect light and creamy dessert. It is served cold with a caramelized sugar crust on top.
Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe
This Fruit Tart recipe has a sweet and crisp pastry crust, a rich vanilla custard filling and fresh ripe fruit lightly brushed with the easiest fruit tart glaze. This classic French Fruit Tart is a simple, yet elegant dessert sure to impress your family and friends.
French Martini Cocktail Recipe
French Martini has the perfect combination of vodka, pineapple juice and a touch of Chambord liqueur that adds a hint of raspberry flavor. This French Martini recipe is smooth, silky, fruity and a great addition to your cocktail repertoire.
How to Make Crepes at Home Successfully
Learn how to make crepes that are perfectly tender and thin with buttery golden crisp edges. These delicate homemade crepes can be made with sweet or savory fillings plus all the toppings! This basic French crepe recipe is delicious served for breakfast, lunch or dinner at home!
