Classical French Cuisine

Chicken Marengo is a great dish to whip up for a family dinner or a holiday gathering. Tarragon and tomatoes give a bright lively flavor, the dish is quick to prepare.

Nov 11, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

Roy De Groot's classic travel cookbook introduced the food literature genre to the world, and the world to classic French country cuisine.

Sep 25, 2009 - Karen Edwards

Meridional Cooking is very healthy and Ratatouille is the archetype of a flavoursome dish excellent for all occasions.

Aug 28, 2009 - Solange Berchemin

Many people are intimidated at the thought of making a soufflé, but this easy guide will soon have you cooking like a professional.

Jul 19, 2009 - Kate Machin

A very easy recipe made with minced meat and potatoes. Traditionally made with left over meat, this a popular and economical family meal. Serve it with green salad.

Jul 19, 2009 - Cecile Le Page

Peaches Cardinal is peach halves poached in sugar and cherry liqueur, smothered in raspberry sauce, adorned with chantilly cream, and garnished with chilled raspberries.

Jun 24, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Here are presented some simple and classic summer salads.

Jun 12, 2009 - Cecile Le Page

Straightforward recipes for fabulous French food clearly explained by the owner of UK Hotel Restaurant Le Manoir aux Quatr' Saisons.

Mar 13, 2009 - Joanne E. Brannan

In Lorraine cuisine, dishes should be simple and full of flavor. Its signature quiche perfectly embodies this philosophy and makes a delicious and easy lunch or starter.

Mar 13, 2009 - Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

Few dishes in French gastronomy have traveled as well as the classic French Onion Soup. However, the name is misleading. The soup is not simply 'French.' It's Lyonnais.

Mar 6, 2009 - Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

Winter is the season of the Truffle in Provence. The truffle omelette is a classical French dish which is ideal for brunch, a light lunch or served as a starter.

Mar 3, 2009 - Heidi Brand

Wow then mother in your life with homemade chocolate truffles this Mother's Day. It might be what your mom has always wanted.

Feb 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Bastos

Steak au poivre is a classical romantic meal, here made with seared filet mignon encrusted with cracked black pepper and grains of paradise.

Jan 12, 2009 - Stephanie Jolly

Vacherin is a beautiful French dessert, similar to a baked alaska. It is deceptively easy to make. Whip one up for your holiday guests and the praise will never end.

Nov 22, 2008 - Jackie Milligan

Coq Au Vin is one of those dishes that you just can't forget. It is simple to make but the flavors are so complex it haunts you long after it is gone.

Nov 15, 2008 - Jackie Milligan

The puff-pastry-dessert Paris-Brest honors a bike race from 1891, the Paris-Brest-Paris. It is even in the shape of a bike wheel; perfect for your Tour de France party.

Jun 23, 2008 - Elizabeth Bastos

French desserts are notoriously fussy, but clafoutis is easy, comfort food, basically a glorified pancake that would make a delicious end to a mid-summer picnic.

Jun 17, 2008 - Elizabeth Bastos

A Bold Flavored Pizza With No Cheese. The Italians Introduced This Savory Onion Pie To The French Sometime In The Mid 13th Century.

Apr 5, 2008 - Chris Albano

French Cuisine is the style of cooking that all others are compared against. This Cuisine is a result of centuries of political and social change in France.

Jan 13, 2008 - Michael Cortese

Mirepoix is a simple combination of onion, carrot and celery that is used in nearly every traditional French stew and many other dishes.

Feb 27, 2007 - Megan Romer