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French

Love French food? Then you’ll love these French and French-inspired comfort food recipes, from poisson en papillote to peach clafoutis.

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Crispy Homemade French Fries

These crispy homemade french fries use a vinegar soak and double-fry method for a fluffy interior and golden, crackly exterior,...
Brioche-style pull-apart rolls baked.

Brioche Dinner Rolls

These are not your average dinner rolls! Made from a buttery, enriched dough, these brioche dinner rolls will be the...
A spoon in a ramekin of maple creme brulee on a plate.

Salted Maple Crème Brûlée

This salted maple crème brûlée will be a true hit at your next dinner party or gathering! The star ingredient?...
A buckwheat crepe on a plate folded into a triangle topped with jam and brie cheese.

Buckwheat Crêpes (French-Inspired)

These French-inspired buckwheat crêpes are light, nutty, and versatile enough for sweet and savory applications. Adapted from David Lebovitz, they're...
A bowl of creme fraiche with a wooden spoon in it.

How to Make Crème Fraîche (2-Ingredients!)

This silky homemade crème fraîche recipe requires very little prep and only two ingredients: heavy cream and buttermilk. With my...
A large bowl of chocolate mousse topped with flaky sea salt, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Mousse au Chocolat (Julia Child’s Recipe)

This perfect mousse au chocolat recipe (chocolate mousse) from Julia Child is rich, decadent, and airy, with hints of orange,...
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French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This rich and velvety French hot chocolate recipe is an absolute stunner! Inspired by my favorite chocolate shops, it's an...
A cast-iron pan with melting brie topped with jam and pistachios.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

This baked brie with fig jam recipe is a totally crowd pleaser! Brie is topped with a delicious spread of...
Creamy polenta topped with mushroom bourguignon and fresh parsley in a wooden bowl.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This mushroom bourguignon recipe is a crowd favorite, full of rich and hearty flavor. Mushrooms pan-sear until deeply browned, then...
Halibut wrapped in parchment paper topped with corn, olives, and herbs.

Poisson en Papillote (Fish Baked in Parchment Paper)

Poisson en papillote, or fish baked in parchment paper, is an easy, warm weather dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! My...
Filet of salmon meuniere in a brown butter caper sauce garnished with lemon.

Salmon Meunière (French Salmon in Brown Butter Sauce)

This French salmon meunière features juicy, tender, crispy-skinned salmon served in a lemony brown butter sauce with briny capers and...
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Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) with Herb Salad & Yogurt

Socca, a specialty of Nice, France, is a thin pancake made from chickpeas with a crispy exterior and a soft,...
Casserole dish of peach clafoutis with the center slice cut out set over a kitchen towel.

Easy Fresh Peach Clafoutis (Julia Child’s Recipe)

This peach clafoutis recipe is the perfect summer dessert! Fresh fruit bakes in an eggy batter, yielding a cakey, custardy...
Chocolate orange pots de creme

Chocolate Orange Yogurt Pots de Crème

Pots de Crème are rich, creamy, pudding-like desserts most commonly made with chocolate. This version balances that richness with the...
Mussels in a creamy garlic sauce with toast served in bowls

Mussels in Cream Sauce, Garlic, and Lemon

Briny mussels, creamy lemony broth, garlic, shallots...could you ask for a better pairing of flavors? Come holiday season, seafood is...
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