French Cuisine Recipes

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 ...

Gougeres, quintessentially French, is basically choux pastry or cheese puff. These can be had on their own and make quite a delicious snack but the addition of mushrooms and quail eggs takes it a notch further and also makes it quite filling. Serve Mushroom And Quail Egg Gougere on its own as a snack for your house parties along with a glass of Pomegranate Mint Cocktail .  If you like this recipe, you can also try other Mushroom recipes such as :  Stuffed Mushroom Recipe Mushroom ...

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 ...

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

Caramelized Banana French Toast is an irresistible breakfast option that takes little effort but tastes delicious. French Toast is a lovely breakfast or tea time treat and adding caramelized bananas to this classic recipe is a genius twist. This yields a crisp-from-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside toast with a ton of flavor and intensity lent by the caramelized bananas. It's a great and filling way to start your day. Serve Caramelized Banana French Toast along with Cold Coffee Smoothie for an ...

The Oats, Mango and Yogurt Breakfast Parfait Recipe is a simple wholesome breakfast dish that makes best use of seasonal fruits. Many of us find consuming oats boring, but when you make oats into a parfait and top it with fresh seasonal fruits and almonds then you will see a different light to oats. Cooking the oats in water and then tossing it in yogurt, brings out a very light touch to the oats, making it easily digestible as well. Serve the Oats, Mango and Yogurt Breakfast Parfait immediately ...

A delicious pie crust that has a touch of sweetness and salt, baked to a flaky perfection and filled with roasted vegetables and pesto is a perfect one to make Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart Recipe for one of those days when you have a large gathering of guests over. The crusts can be made about a week ahead and the vegetables and pesto can be roasted and kept a day ahead as well. Make it into tiny bite size tarts or four inch tarts or even wedges cut out from a large tart - it is simply delicious. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This Frozen Strawberry Souffle is a light and creamy no bake dessert that looks like a souffle with none of the hassle of whipping eggs or the fear of it deflating before you are ready to eat. Perfect for the seasonal strawberries and the fast rising temperatures! This souffle is made with strawberry puree and whipped cream , set using some gelatin or agar agar. The souffle look is achieved by a simple parchment collar around the serving dish. It is a great make ahead dessert that tastes like ice ...

Chocolate salted Caramel Tart is a sinful dessert made by filling buttery sweet pastry with gooey caramel and rich dark chocolate ganache. The salted butter compliments the sweet caramel and bittersweet ganache. The different components can be made ahead.You can also garnish the tart with coarse sea salt crystals. Serve Chocolate salted Caramel Tart as it is or with whipped cream. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Tart recipes such as Eggless French Rosy Apple Tart Recipe Chocolate ...

Ratatouille is the traditional French stewed vegetable dish which is often as a side dish with dinner sometimes included in breakfast and lunch. It serves as a complete meal when served with toasted bread. The secret of the dish is to cook the vegetables separately so each will taste truly. Ratatouille is the perfect breakfast option to include Vegetables in your first meal. The ratatouille tastes better the next day. Toast a sourdough bread, top with ratatouille and fried eggs for your breakfast. Serve ...

Clafoutis is a classic French batter pudding traditionally made with cherries. You can also use blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peach, pear or plums to make this delectable dessert. This recipe uses plums and rosemary. The tart plums pair well with the sweet, fresh, aromatic rosemary leaves. Choose firm plums so that the slices hold up their shape when baked. This quick and simple dessert can be served on its own or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. Plum Clafoutis make for ...

The Semolina French Toast is an eggless version of the traditional french toast recipe. The sliced of bread are dipped in a spicy yogurt semolina batter and pan fried, that are spiced with green chillies, bell peppers and coriander. Semolina French Toast dish is a favorite breakfast at home and it is quick to make and finger licking delicious. Serve Semolina French Toast Recipe with Coffee or Papaya Banana Smoothie Recipe for tea time or breakfast. If you like this recipe, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...