
Lemon Macarons
These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The French Baguette Receives UN Cultural Protection—Here’s Why
The French eat 10 billion baguettes a year. Now the UN has recognized the significance of this daily staple to...

Duck with Brandy Bing Cherry Sauce
Elegant, delicious and colorful, this French duck dish is perfect to serve for special occasions. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia

French Potato Salad
French potato salad is vinegar-based instead of creamy, made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, scallions or shallots, and fresh herbs....


Potatoes Lyonnaise
I learned how to make this classic dish in culinary school. It’s comforting and simple to prepare. I like to...

Quick Coq au Vin
This quick coq au vin recipe is really fabulous served with rice. I love being able to fix this gourmet...


Chocolate-Glazed Raspberry Eclairs
I first made choux pastry in high school for a French class assignment, and I was fascinated. Since then, chocolate-glazed...

Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster
I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina...

Kilbourn Sandwich
This is a fun take on a Monte Cristo. It makes a big batch, so you can stock your freezer...


French Hot Chocolate
One of my fondest memories of Paris is sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of the...

Say ‘Oui!’ to Our Favorite French-Inspired Recipes
Transform your kitchen into a private bistro with classic French recipes like cassoulet and beef bourguignon. We'll help you master...

French Butter Cookies
The Brittany region of France is known for its use of butter. These French butter cookies, also known as sable...

Pressure Cooker Beef Daube Provencal
My dish is perfect on chilly nights, especially after we have been out chopping wood. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness makes it...

Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Executive Culinary Director


Maple-Apple Clafoutis
This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, clafoutis is often made with...

Lemon Vinaigrette
Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens...

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Cinnamon Roll Macarons
These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
This is a wonderful addition to potlucks, and it comes together so easily! Cauliflower makes a nice, extra creamy backdrop...

Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples
The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty...

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the...


Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent
My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy...

Crusty French Loaf
A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which...

Ratatouille with Polenta
If you only know Ratatouille as a kids’ movie, you’re in for a treat. Created in the Provence region of...


Classic Ratatouille
This rich and flavorful ratatouille is the perfect salute to the harvest. Hearty and full of veggies, it fills the...

Hazelnut Macarons
You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...


Palmiers
It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste...