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Home | Recipes | Cuisine | French Recipes | Page 5

French Recipes

Don’t let its fancy-pants reputation fool you. At its heart, much of French cooking is soulful, rustic, and deeply comforting. It’s the original slow food, where humble ingredients are transformed into something extraordinary with a little time and care. Whether it’s a rich stew simmering for hours or a simple, elegant apple tart, these are the recipes that create memories around the table.

Here you’ll find classics for every occasion. Our beef Bourguignon is the perfect centerpiece for a chilly Sunday evening, while a creamy, dreamy French chicken stew makes for an easy and delicious lunch or light supper. And for a truly foolproof dessert, you can never go wrong with a decadent, airy Chocolate Mousse. It doesn’t get much more delicious than that.

Two bowls of coq au vin on a table with sliced bread and fresh herbs.
A Barefoot Contessa baba au rhum on a white plate, topped with whipped cream.

Barefoot Contessa Baba au Rhum

3 hrs 45 mins

A cassoulet of white beans, sausage, and duck in a yellow Dutch oven with a spoon and fork resting beside it on a wooden surface.

Cassoulet of White Beans, Sausage, and Duck

3 hrs 30 mins

A ceramic soup bowl filled with French onion soup, and topped with melted cheese which is dripping down the side of the bowl.

French Onion Soup

2 hrs

Two Julia Child's eggs Benedict on a white plate with a side of asparagus.

Julia Child’s Eggs Benedict

45 mins

Two bowls of coq au vin on a table with sliced bread and fresh herbs.

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin

1 hr 30 mins

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