36 french classic recipes

Traditional Quebec habitant pea soup with yellow split peas, smoked ham hocks, savory, and thyme simmered three hours until thick and creamy. A French-Canadian classic.

A classic French pear and frangipane tart: vanilla-poached pears arranged over almond pastry cream spiked with kirsch and crushed macaroons, finished with apricot glaze and pistachios.

Beef Bourguignon with cubed round steak braised in burgundy wine with crispy bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms, plus a splash of sherry and tomato paste. The classic French bistro stew made at home.

Classic French ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and fresh herbs. A vegan Provençal stew that freezes beautifully in meal-sized portions.

Poires Belle Helene, the classic French dessert of vanilla-poached pears served with vanilla ice cream and warm dark chocolate sauce. Elegant and timeless.

Classic French rabbit stew (lapin sautté): disjointed rabbit browned in butter, simmered in white wine and broth, then finished with bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms.

Homemade French herb bread with buttermilk, dry ranch seasoning mix, and a buttery herb-sprinkled crust. Two loaves shaped into classic slashed baguette-style rolls.

Poulet en casserole is a French country classic: whole roasted chicken braised in white wine and rosemary with tender potatoes, carrots, and onions. One pot, one oven.

Classic French tarte Tatin with 5 pounds of Golden Delicious apples baked in caramel and topped with flaky puff pastry. A showstopping upside-down dessert worth the effort.

Halibut steaks Marengo with a rich tomato-mushroom sauce, Greek olives, and a parsley-garlic-lemon gremolata. A classic French-inspired fish dish thickened with beurre manie.

Set it and forget it! This classic French Coq Au Vin slow cooker recipe transforms chicken into fork-tender magic with red wine, bacon, and earthy mushrooms.

A seafood twist on classic French cassoulet: golden-seared trout, monkfish, and scallops layered with slow-simmered white beans and tomatoes, finished under a crispy breadcrumb gratin.

Classic French apple tarte Tatin with Granny Smith apples caramelized in a skillet and topped with buttery homemade pastry. A stunning upside-down dessert with deep golden caramel.

Picnic kabobs: olive-stuffed ground beef meatballs skewered with tomato wedges, green pepper, baby potato, and button mushroom, basted with French dressing. An outdoor grill classic for six.

Classic French tomato basil soup made from scratch with fresh Roma tomatoes and topped with sautéed fennel, zucchini, and mushrooms. A vegetarian potage that's rustic, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

Dutch oven pot roast braised in beef broth, French onion soup, and Burgundy wine with rosemary, sage, and whole cloves. Fork-tender beef with carrots, potatoes, and onions. Sunday dinner classic.