If you’ve been hesitant to make chocolate souffle out of fear, worry not. This easy version is guaranteed to reach lofty heights. A no-stress, high-stakes dessert. We show you how.
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Pear Almond Tart
French. Foolproof. Froufrou. Fuss-free. Fenomenal. (Work with us.) Rarely does elegance come together with such ease (and alliteration) as this tart recipe.
Julia Child’s Coq au Vin
Coq au vin, aka chicken soused in wine, is a French classic that exists in countless incarnations. This rich, soulful riff is from Julia Child.
Honey Glazed Chicken with Garlic Confit
This simple, yet elegant roast chicken dinner features chicken pieces that are glazed with honey and vinegar, then slowly roasted in garlic confit until tender and golden. Do we have your attention?
Zucchini Gratin with Fresh Herbs and Goat Cheese
What’s not to love about zucchini that’s smothered in cream, herbs, and two kinds of cheese?
Creamy French Chicken Stew
This simple chicken stew, which is chock-full of vegetables, chicken, and served in a light cream sauce, feels decadent but is surprisingly virtuous.
Julia Child’s Easy Scrambled Eggs for Kids
If you’ve never tried soft, custardy French-style scrambled eggs, grab your bowl, whisk, and pan and prepare to be amazed.
Nutella Truffles
Orbs of Nutella, chocolate, and cream, all dusted in cocoa powder. Need we say more?
Jamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon
This hearty meal gets its flavor from an overnight soak in red wine, a slow braise until tender, and the addition of plenty of mushrooms and bacon.
Champagne Cocktail
The quintessential something to sip at an elegant soirée, a large party, or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.
Classic Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Cheese and charcuterie boards take a little more work than just piling up the good stuff. Read on to learn how to make incredible appetizer perfection.
Hazelnut Thyme Matchsticks
Hazelnut thyme matchsticks are thin, crisp crackers made with ground hazelnuts, cheese, and butter. The matchsticks are perfect with soup or as a snack.
Vanilla Bean Sablés
These vanilla bean sables are everything you want in a cookie: tender, buttery crumb and the sweet seduction of vanilla.
Basic Crepes
A simple, step-by-step recipe for the classic French crepe that can easily be mastered by anyone. Yes, anyone. Including you.
Pain d’Épice Cookies
There’s a bit of France in these cookies, which evoke all the familiar flavors of the traditional pain d’epice bread in a far more festive form.
Pain Perdu ~ French Toast with Raspberries
Happy National French Toast Day! This recipe for Pain Perdu (French toast) is made with golden eggy bread, tart raspberries, and rich cream. It’s the best way to celebrate, we think.
Torsades au Chocolat ~ Chocolate Pastry Twists
A classic after-school snack in France, we think they deserve to be eaten everywhere. Try these flaky, custardy, and chocolatey bites and see if you don’t agree.
Cauliflower-Bacon Gratin
This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.
Sablés Breton
This seemingly simple little biscuit from France will wow you with its flaky, buttery perfection. Fantastique!
Paleo Pork Normandy
An exceptional combination of autumnal flavors in a paleo dish that will make everyone happy. Apples and pork are a match made in heaven.