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French

French cuisine, in our opinion, is about the best food in the world. The French mastered so many techniques and recipes, it’s just amazing.

To the French, a meal is not just something you eat, it should be something you experience.

Some of our most cherished recipes that we’re thrilled to share with you are: Mussels with Garlic and White Wine, Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon and Instant Pot Chicken Provençal.

Authentic Chocolate Eclairs is a recipe worth writing home about.

Bon Apetit!

  • An overhead view of a cast-iron skillet ratatouille with two glasses of white wine sitting nearby as well as a light blue napkin.
    Cast-Iron Skillet Ratatouille (Easy Confit Byaldi)
  • A glass gravy boat will with Blender Béarnaise Sauce next to an orange-checkered napkin and a platter filled with pan-seared asparagus.
    Foolproof Blender Béarnaise Sauce
  • A close-up view of an oval grey serving platter filled with a pile of Authentic Lyonnaise Potatoes garnished with chopped Italian parsley.
    Authentic Lyonnaise Potatoes
  • A straight-on view of French bistro-style Steak Frites on a large black plate including a reverse-seared strip steak and a pile of shoestring French fries next to a small bowl of garlic basil aioli.
    French Bistro-Style Steak Frites
  • An overhead view of two plates both filled with a freshly prepared Essential Croque Monsieur with a bowl filled with a green salad nearby.
    The Essential Croque Monsieur: A Parisian Bistro Classic
  • An overhead view of easy homemade socca that has been cut into triangles sitting in a large black plate next to two glasses of white wine and a red checkered napkin.
    Easy Homemade Socca (French Chickpea Flatbread)
  • An overhead view of a large wooden salad bowl filled with Classic French Bistro Salad surrounded by small bowls of snipped herbs, sliced French bread, and two glasses of white wine.
    Classic French Bistro Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Two white soup bowl filled with homemade French onion soup with slices of a toasted baguette nearby.
    Homemade French Onion Soup
  • An overhead view of a large oval white platter holding green beans almondine with a bottle of wine and two glass of white wine nearby.
    Green Beans Almondine (Classic French Green Bean Recipe)
  • An overhead view of a large cast-iron skillet filled with French onion au gratin potatoes with fresh herbs and a grey napkin near the dish.
    French Onion au Gratin Potatoes
  • Two racks of lamb persillade standing upright on a white platter with the French bones intersecting each other in a "cathedral" style presentation.
    Roast Rack of Lamb Persillade
  • A fully cooked cheese soufflé with cheese in a white dish surrounded by a white linen napkin.
    Cheese Soufflé with Asparagus
  • An oval baking dish filled with lemon roast chicken with slices of roasted lemons and lightly browned chicken pieces garnished with chopped Italian parsley.
    Lemon Roast Chicken
  • A Croque Madame sandwich with a sunny side egg resting on top of it on a black plate.
    Croque Madame
  • A square slice of potatoes dauphinoise on a white plate and is garnished with chopped Italian parsley.
    Potatoes Dauphinoise
  • A large oval Dutch oven filled with beef bourguignon being held by two hands.
    Beef Bourguignon
  • A large black slow-cooker filled with Provençal chicken stew on a floral place mat.
    Provençal Chicken Stew
  • Sliced ribeye steak on a platter with roasted tomatoes and borderalaise sauce
    Seared Ribeye with Blistered Tomatoes and Bordelaise Sauce
  • A circular plate filled with a pile of freshly fried beignets with powdered sugar being sprinkled over the top.
    Classic New Orleans Beignets
  • An overhead view of two fully stuffed banh mi sandwiches sitting on a cutting board with sliced cha lua, peppers, and mayonnaise nearby.
    Banh Mi Sandwich
  • A white dish with Instant Pot Chicken Provencal
    Instant Pot Chicken Provençal
  • A close-up view of a two rows of fondant potatoes on a white platter and topped with sea salt and fresh herbs.
    Fondant Potatoes (Melting Potatoes)
  • A straight-on view of two dinner plates that are holding servings of fish en papillote with a lemon wedge off to the side.
    Fish en Papillote (Cod in Parchment)
  • An overhead view of four white ramekins that are filled with lightly browned crème brûlée with several spoons scattered nearby.
    Crème Brûlée
  • Two savory crêpes on a plate with one that has been broken open with mushrooms and spinach spilling out of it.
    Stuffed Savory Crêpes
  • An overhead view of a stainless steel skillet filled with six pieces of chicken fricassee with a creamy mushroom sauce.
    Chicken Fricassee
  • A large silver sauce pan with mussels and garlic and wine in it
    Mussels with Garlic and Wine
  • A small serving bowl with a blue pattern on it filled with mornay sauce with a spoon being lifted out of it.
    Mornay Sauce
  • An overhead view of a large oval-shaped Dutch oven filled with Coq au Vin with a wooden spoon in and next to a cutting board topped with bread and next to a glass of red wine.
    Coq Au Vin

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  • A side-view of a white serving bowl filled with a homemade creamy loaded potato salad topped with crispy bacon bits, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
    Creamy Loaded Potato Salad with Fresh Dill
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    The Best Bourbon-Glazed Baked Beans with Pork Belly
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    Southerwestern Summer Salad with Citrus-Honey Vinaigrette
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    The Ultimate Tomahawk Steak with Bone Marrow Butter
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    The Ultimate BBQ Bacon Burger with Onion Rings
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