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Beurre Blanc
A silky French butter sauce made with shallots, white wine, vinegar and cold butter, perfect for…
French Recipes
French cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested French recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Blond Sauce
A light blond sauce made from a pale roux and stock, ideal for chicken, turkey, vegetables,…
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Brown Sauce
A rich homemade brown sauce made with browned roux, stock, tomato purée and aromatics, perfect with…
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Hollandaise
A classic buttery hollandaise sauce made with egg yolks, lemon juice and melted butter, ideal for…
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Classic French Omelette
Pale, soft and rolled rather than folded — the most refined three-egg dish you can master.
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Ratatouille
A slow-cooked Provençal stew of tomato, courgette, aubergine and pepper — sunshine in a pan.
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French Onion Soup
Slow-caramelised onions in a deeply savoury broth, topped with a slice of bread and bubbling cheese.
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Quiche Lorraine
A buttery pastry filled with a silky custard, smoky bacon and Gruyère — France's most beloved…
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Hot Chocolate
A thick, deeply chocolatey hot chocolate made with real chocolate and cream — winter in a…
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Croque Monsieur
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich smothered in béchamel and grilled until golden — French café…
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Crêpes
Thin, golden French pancakes for sweet or savoury fillings — simpler to make than you might…
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Crème Brûlée
A silky vanilla custard under a crackly caramelised sugar top — an elegant dessert that feels…
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Lemon Tart
A crisp pastry case filled with a smooth, tangy lemon custard — bright, elegant and not…
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Profiteroles
Light choux buns filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce — an impressive French classic.
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Coq au Vin
Chicken braised slowly in red wine with mushrooms, bacon and onions — a rustic French classic…
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Chocolate Mousse
A light, airy chocolate mousse with a deep cocoa flavour — an elegant dessert from just…
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Beef Bourguignon
Beef braised slowly in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions — the classic French…
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and pan-fried — a French-Swiss classic that feels…
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Salade Niçoise
A composed French salad with tuna, eggs, green beans, olives and potatoes — a fresh, balanced…
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Madeleines
Light, shell-shaped little sponges with a signature hump — French baking at its most charming.
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Soufflé Pancakes
Pillowy, tall, jiggly pancakes with a soufflé-like centre — light as a cloud and pure indulgence.
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Croissants
Buttery, flaky French croissants — patience-testing but unbeatable when fresh from your own oven.
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Brioche Loaf
A rich, buttery French enriched bread with a tender crumb — perfect for French toast or…
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Cheese and Vegetable Omelette
A fluffy folded omelette packed with vegetables and melting cheese — a 10-minute breakfast or lunch.
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Chocolate Truffles
Rich, glossy chocolate truffles rolled in cocoa — three ingredients, pure indulgence, perfect as gifts.
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French Quiche Lorraine Mini Tarts
Bite-sized quiches with bacon, leek and cheese — perfect for parties, picnics or brunch.
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French Cassoulet
A rich slow-cooked stew of white beans, sausage, duck or pork and a crispy breadcrumb top…
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French Tarte Tatin
Caramelised apples baked under a buttery pastry, then flipped to reveal a golden glistening upside-down tart.
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French Madeleines
Light shell-shaped sponge cakes with a signature hump and buttery crumb — perfect with tea or…
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French Ratatouille
A Provençal stew of summer vegetables — aubergine, courgette, pepper and tomato — slow-cooked with garlic…
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French Croque Monsieur
A grilled ham and cheese sandwich elevated with béchamel and Gruyère — Paris's most beloved café…
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French Crepes Suzette
Thin French crêpes folded into a buttery orange sauce flambéed with Grand Marnier — the most…
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French Croissants
Buttery, flaky, shatteringly crisp morning pastries — the gold standard of French baking, achievable at home…
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French Cassoulet
A deep, slow-cooked southern French casserole of white beans, duck confit, pork and sausage with a…
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French Boeuf Bourguignon
Beef slowly braised in red Burgundy wine with bacon, pearl onions and mushrooms — the most…
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French Tarte Tatin
Upside-down French apple tart with deeply caramelised apples on buttery pastry — invented by accident, perfected…
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French Bouillabaisse
A rich Provençal fish stew with rouille, saffron, fennel and orange — Marseille's most famous dish.
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French Steak Frites
Pan-seared steak with peppercorn-cream sauce and crispy French fries — bistro classic, eaten with red wine.
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French Crepes Sucrees
Thin sweet French crêpes with butter, sugar and lemon — eaten warm from the pan.
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French Pissaladière
A Niçoise flatbread topped with deeply caramelised onions, anchovies and black olives — Provence's answer to…
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French Pain au Chocolat
Flaky French butter pastry wrapped around dark chocolate batons — the proper morning pastry.
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Belgian Moules Frites
Belgian mussels steamed in white wine with shallots, parsley and butter, served with crispy fries —…
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Belgian Carbonnade Flamande
Beef braised in dark Belgian beer with onions, mustard, brown sugar and gingerbread — sweet, deep…
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Swiss Fondue
A pot of bubbling melted Gruyère and Vacherin cheese with white wine and kirsch — bread…
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French Croque Madame
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich smothered in béchamel, topped with a fried egg — the…
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French Salade Lyonnaise
A warm Lyon salad of frisée lettuce with crispy lardons, poached egg and a tangy mustard-vinegar…
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French Choucroute Garnie
Alsatian sauerkraut slow-braised with bacon, sausages, juniper berries and white wine — Alsace's most-loved winter feast.
About French cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our French recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by French flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.