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1 / 50Poulet de Provencal
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
50 delicious French recipes you'll keep returning to
French cuisine dates back to medieval times, with royal families enjoying expressive, extravagant dishes. Those flourishes can still be seen today, from savory crepes and croissants to dishes heavy with creams, cheeses, and meats. Georges Auguste Escoffier is widely considered the man who modernized French food during the late 19th century.
Stacker compiled a list of French recipes from Allrecipes. Keep reading to find some new, totally indulgent dishes that will wow your family and friends at your next meal.
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2 / 50Gratin Dauphinois de Solange
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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3 / 50Traditional Layered French Croissants
- Prep: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen croissants
- Number of ingredients: 11
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4 / 50Cali's Sinful Creme Brulee
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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5 / 50Beef Bourguignon II
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 quart casserole
- Number of ingredients: 14
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6 / 50Chef John's Creme Fraiche
- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 2 days
- Total: 2 days
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 1 pint
- Number of ingredients: 2
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7 / 50French Onion Soup V
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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8 / 50Chef John's Coq Au Vin
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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9 / 50French Crepes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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10 / 50Brandied Cherry Clafouti
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 65 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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11 / 50Lemon Sorbet
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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12 / 50Basic Crepes
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 crepes
- Number of ingredients: 6
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13 / 50Rich and Simple French Onion Soup
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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14 / 50Chicken Cordon Bleu I
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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15 / 50French Crepes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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16 / 50Chicken Cordon Bleu II
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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17 / 50Fondant Potatoes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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18 / 50Chocolate Ganache
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 3
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19 / 50Dessert Crepes
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 crepes
- Number of ingredients: 6
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20 / 50Disney's Ratatouille
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 90 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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21 / 50Lobster Thermidor
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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22 / 50Meat Pie
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
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23 / 50Tuscan Pork Tenderloin
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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24 / 50Coq Au Vin with Rosemary and Thyme
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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25 / 50The Best Lemon Vinaigrette
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 8
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26 / 50Creme Brulee
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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27 / 50Herbs de Provence
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 100
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 11
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28 / 50Macaron (French Macaroon)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 16 macarons
- Number of ingredients: 4
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29 / 50Ratatouille
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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30 / 50Pastry Cream
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
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31 / 50Blender Hollandaise Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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32 / 50French Onion Soup Gratinee
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
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33 / 50Quiche Lorraine I
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 - 9 inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
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34 / 50Lyonnaise Potatoes
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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35 / 50Rich and Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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36 / 50Omelet in a Bag
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 13 mins
- Total: 28 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 omelet
- Number of ingredients: 8
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37 / 50Red Wine Reduction Sauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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38 / 50How to Make Bordelaise Sauce
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 cup
- Number of ingredients: 6
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39 / 50Tarte aux Moutarde (French Tomato and Mustard Pie)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 6
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40 / 50Chef John's Tomato Tart
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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41 / 50Eclairs II
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 eclairs
- Number of ingredients: 15
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42 / 50Real French Crepes
- Prep: 2 mins
- Cook: 13 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 7 crepes
- Number of ingredients: 3
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43 / 50Sheet Pan Ratatouille
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 42 mins
- Total: 57 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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44 / 50Cordon Bleu Chicken Rolls
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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45 / 50Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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46 / 50French Butter Cakes (Madeleines)
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 8
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47 / 50Chicken French - Rochester, NY Style
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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48 / 50Macarons
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 8 hrs 60 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 5
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49 / 50Frenchie's Salad Dressing
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 28
- Yield: 3 1/2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
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50 / 50Sauteed Mushrooms (Quick and Simple)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
