French Cuisine Recipes

Saffron Cardamom Creme Brulée is a french classic dish that serves as a dessert. Saffron Cardamom Creme Brulée is loaded with warm mushy flavors of saffron and with the taste of cardamoms.  It is an easy dish to prepare though you got to be very cautious during the process.  Saffron Cardamom Creme Brulée is a perfect for date nights or just a little treat for yourself. Serve the Saffron Cardamom Creme Brulée with some berries on top.  You may also like other ...

Crème Caramel, Caramel Custard or Caramel Pudding in the many ways it is called is one of my all time childhood favorite dessert and it still marks high on my wish list of desserts to order when I visit a restaurant or make it for a party at home. The recipe has undergone a lot of changes over the years and I have finally arrived at a perfect recipe that sets beautifully on a platter. Serve the Creme Caramel Flan Recipe (Caramel Custard) as a comforting Dessert after your dinner ...

The Zesty Fish Quiche Recipe is a twist to the classic french dish, where there is a crunchy tart crust that is filled with a zesty fish flavored With Cheesy Garlic Mayo. Quiche is basically a French savory tart making a use of meat or veggies in savory custard and baked to set. Quiche custard commonly is made using eggs, milk or cream, cheese and choice of filling. Fish goes very well cheesy and garlic and when filled in the tart along with egg, the outcome is irresistible. The best part ...

Au Gratin was probably one of my very first continental dishes I had as a child. What I loved about it was it’s creamy and cheesy taste. I make it so often at home as my boys at home love it too. And it’s a great way to sneak in the veggies as well.  This recipe of Roasted Vegetable Au Gratin Recipe has Britannia’s Asli pepper cheese spread which gives an delicious twist to the cheese sauce. This cheese sauce is topped over some roasted zucchini, carrots and green beans. Then ...

Finger Millet Fruit Filled Crepes made from Ragi or Finger Millet Crepes is a nutritious dish that is very quick to prepare. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, the crepe dessert can be put together quickly and is a blessing on especially hurried weekday mornings or when you have unexpected guests. Some more crepe recipes that you can try are: Oatmeal Dosa Recipe (Savoury Oatmeal Breakfast Crepes) Homemade Whole Wheat Crepes Recipe Nutella & Kiwifruit Filled Whole Wheat Crepe ...

French Madeleine Recipe is made of sponge cake ingredients with a special procedure and added citrus zest. These are baked on Madeleine pan. Eggless madeleine did not turn out as good as the traditional ones. Just be gentle while folding in the batter so that all the air incorporated in the beaten eggs doesn't deflate. The dough texture is required to be airy. Serve this French Madeleine recipe during tea time along with Coffee or Tea, dunked in Chocolate ganache. If you like this recipe, explore ...

The Financiers Recipe are classic tea time cakes, that you would find in a French Patisserie that you can dip into your tea or have to along with your Espresso coffee. These tea time cakes look more like biscuits but are essentially sponge cakes that are made from almond flour.   a French Almond Tea Cake) A financier is a small French cake. If you don't get the special Financiers Molds to make the bite size French Almond Tea Cake, then you can always use mini muffin molds and savor them ...

The Croque Madame Sandwich Recipe is a perfect example of a fun, fast and a perfect filling and healthy breakfast. The croque monsieur is the classic French ham and cheese sandwich covered in cheesy bechamel, becomes a madame when a fried egg is placed on top of it. In this recipe we are only using eggs topped with bechamel sauce. Serve Croque Madame Sandwich as a perfect weekend breakfast along with a bowl of fruits and Espresso Coffee. If you like this recipe, you can also try other ...

The Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait Recipe makes a refreshing summertime breakfast on the go. It is healthy, wholesome and nutritious, as it combines the goodness of the seasonal fruits like strawberries, honey, low-fat yogurt, and granola. Pack the parfait in small jars and even have it as a working lunch. Serve the Strawberry And Yogurt Breakfast Parfait with Vegetable Paratha Rolls and Whole Wheat Apple Muffins for a wholesome breakfast. Other recipes that you can try ...

French Toast With An Orange Twist Recipe made from zesty hung yogurt and orange segments as filling in the humble French toast makes your breakfast special. A low fat dessert masquerading as perfect delicious breakfast! Serve French Toast Recipe Flavored with Orange with coffee or mulled apple juice. If you like this recipe, you can also try Semolina French Toast Recipe Masala French Toast Recipe Caramelized Banana French Toast Recipe Apple Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

Fondant Potatoes is a recipe which is popular in England and France. Fondant potatoes are very juicy from inside and tastes delicious. It is a perfect dish to make during rains to enjoy with your friends and family. Serve Fondant Potatoes with Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe with Pepper and Olives or Low Fat Vegetable Dip Recipe with Herbs of your choice to serve as a snack. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Potato recipes such as Bloomed Potato Cheesy Muffins Tamarind Chilli Potato Baked ...

Pots de Creme is a classic French dessert. It is delicious and creamy and it is simple recipe to make. Dark chocolate Pots de crème is a quick custard is whipped up using egg yolks, sugar and cream, which is then baked in a water bath. This dark chocolate variation is silky smooth, rich and decadent. Dark chocolate Pots de crème recipe tastes great both warm and cold, and is an elegant option for a make ahead dessert after weekend French meal! Each spoonful melts-in-your-mouth sinfully! If you ...

Pissaladiere is a tart dish which originated from southern france. The base of this classic Provencal Onion tart is made from the bread dough or the pizza dough that is thicker than a classic Italian Pizza. This tart is topped with caramelized onions, garlic and olives. You can also modify the traditional recipe by adding some tropical fruits or other favorite vegetables like green pepper or mushrooms too.  Serve Pissaladiere as an appetizer with Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe (French ...

The French Onion Soup Recipe is a a perfect soup that makes a quick dinner when served along with crusty bread. Sometimes there is nothing better than a simple soup like this classic French Onion Soup to satisfy the soul. A soup that is easy to make, with familiar flavours but is presented differently, that warms you from the inside on a cold day. I like such hands-free and no fuss meals. They are easy to make, taste great and leave you feeling full and happy! Serve French ...

The French Gâteaux Recipe is an elaborate preparation of a fruit and cream layer cake; but beats hands down on many cakes that you would buy from a store. This Gâteaux is a delicious creamy cake that is layered with fresh fruits and cream cheese. The juices from the fruits makes this cake soft, spongy and perfect for a birthday party or even just a party. Here are more cake recipes to try Quinoa Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe Red Velvet Cake Recipe Tutti Frutti Cake Recipe

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti Recipe is one of the authentic biscuits originated from Italy. It also is known as “Cattuccini” as the name means it is twice baked in the oven. They are very crunchy and dry so usually, they are dipped in a hot drink and consumed. They are usually oblong shaped and resembles the rusk texture. But the only difference is that they are filled with nuts, dry fruits, and essence which give it an extra crunch to the cookie. Serve the Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti Recipe ...

French Onion Chicken is a delicious, creamy, rich flavored chicken. The flavor of caramelized onions is what makes the body of this dish. This dish does not have soupy consistency. The dish has bold flavors from caramelized onions and it’s just perfect dinner with some hot, fresh French bread to dip in and eat them. It’s simply delicious! Usually, French onion dish calls for Gruyere cheese, since I could not find the cheese any where locally, I simple skipped it. But to experience the traditional ...

The name gratin dauphinois refers to the Dauphiné region of France, where this method of preparing potatoes is a specialty. Thinly sliced and layered potatoes and cream cooked in a buttered dish with finely minced garlic and some coarsely pounded black pepper. This Potato Gratin Dauphinois would be perfect for a buffet supper or potluck and surely would be the first thing to disappear. The dish has very few ingredients but it is oozing with flavor. Serve the Potato Gratin Dauphinois along with ...

The Vegetable Au Gratin recipe is a classic french dish where the vegetables are baked along with a creamy white sauce called the béchamel sauce. This is one of the favorite dinners at home and I love it especially because it is quick to make and super healthy too. I like to make my bechamel sauce with different types of flours making it healthy and guilt free.You can bake with a combination of vegetable and play around with the recipe by adding more flavours.  Serve the Au Gratin along with ...

Baked and Creamy Potato Gratin along with fresh Spiced Carrot and Onion Soup Recipe and a Toast is a family favorite.It you have a big holiday party for Christmas or Thanksgiving, then this gratin is an exciting and a delectable way of serving potatoes. It makes a perfect dinner and I love to add in a few carrot slices and sweet potatoes to this as well, to give that extra nutrition and taste.  If you like Gratins, then you must try some of our favorites Ultimate Potato Gratin ...

Tomato Corn Au Gratin is a classic French style dish which has a creamy base, in this case with tomato and corn, topped with a mix of breadcrumbs and cheese and baked to give it a crusty golden top. Gratin is a technique in which the ingredients are layered along with béchamel sauce and topped with bread crumbs, cheese and herbs. Serve Tomato Corn Au Gratin along with Pear and Walnut Salad or Roasted Mushroom Zucchini Salad with Feta Cheese, or just with a side of Garlic Bread for a wholesome ...

Couscous Eggplant and Tomato Gratin is a baked casserole in which tomato sauce and grilled eggplants are layered on a bed of couscous and topped with Feta cheese and bread crumbs. This recipe uses Harissa paste/sauce to spice up the dish. You can skip it if you do not have it handy; just adjust the seasoning accordingly. Use simple Homemade tomato sauce (not ketchup), Passata or blanched and crushed tomatoes for the best results. Serve Couscous Eggplant and Tomato Gratin for a quick, comforting ...

Sweet Potato Gratin is a rich baked casserole made using Sweet Potato slices soaked in cream and topped with cheese. Fresh herbs are sprinkled in between the sweet potato layers to add freshness and flavor to the bake. Slice the sweet potatoes uniformly so that they bake evenly.This creamy Sweet Potato gratin makes a great side dish for a potluck or a comforting meal on its own. Serve the Sweet Potato Gratin for your weekend dinner with some Watermelon Cranberry Mocktail or Orange Mocktail ...

Butternut Squash which is also known as Kaddu, halwa kaddu, kashiphal, mitha kaddu, petha in various regional languages in India has high medicinal properties and is a rich source of nutrients. Butternut squash, comes from the family of gourds and melons. Once called “the apple of God,” it has a sweet, nutty taste and is almost indistinguishable from pumpkin. Gratin is a French baked dish where in an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg and/or ...