French Cuisine Recipes

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

Gratin is a French Cuisine usually prepared in a shallow oven-safe container and served as such in the baked container itself. The gratin dish is baked or cooked till the browned crust is formed on the top and served warmly. Mini Potato Cheesy Au gratin is prepared using grated potatoes in a buttered milk topped with cheese of your choice. Prepare this cheesy gooey potato gratin for your loved ones and I am sure they will love you back too. Serve Mini Potato Cheesy Au Gratin Recipe with French ...

Weeknight dinners can't get simpler with this easy and special vegetarian recipe which is sure to delight your taste-buds. The Spinach And Corn Au Gratin is a classic French dish - Au gratin refers to a dish which is baked with a topping of cheese that attains a crusty look.  In this recipe, the The Spinach And Corn Au Gratin is made creamy and packed with flavors coming from the Del Monte Cheesy Dip and when combined with the fresh spinach and corn, makes it delectable to the palate. ...

The Ratatouille with Grilled Cottage Cheese steak was one such recipe that makes a wholesome weeknight dinner. The ratatouille is packed with goodness of fresh vegetables and when combined with the cottage cheese provides the protein that is needed in the diet. This recipe also makes a great dish that you can make for parties. Make the Ratatouille ahead of time and grilled the cottage cheese fresh and serve it hot when you are ready to serve. To Serve, spoon some Ratatouille on a serving platter ...

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 ...

Chocolate Ganache is a delicious recipe for a frosting that can go over cakes and cup cakes. Its creamy and made from high quality dark chocolate blended with fresh heavy cream. The sauce is thick and solidifies very beautifully over cakes making it a perfect icing and tastes so much better than the butter cream icings. Ganache is a French term referring to a smooth mixture of chopped chocolate and heavy cream. The origins of ganache are debatable but it is believed to have been invented around ...

Ever had flavors of an apple pie in a french toast done in a jiffy? Apple Cinnamon french toast is the answer. This delectable recipe has cinnamon flavoured sweet and savoury softened chunks of apple served as a topping on the golden crunchy french toast. Bread, egg, milk and fruit, these ingredients are synonymous to an essential healthy breakfast and here is a recipe packed with the goodness of all of these. The Apple Cinnamon French Toast is an easy to make recipe from the basic pantry ingredients ...

High Protein Spinach Basil & Cheese Omelette Recipe is a healthy breakfast dish made by flavoring the omelette with basil paste and filling it with high protein and iron such as spinach and corn. Folded omelette are classic French style egg preparation made with various yummy filled stuffing.The stuffing can be seasonal or it can depend on the type nutrition needed for a diet. Serve the High Protein Spinach Basil & Cheese Omelette Recipe along with toasted bread and a glass of  ...

The White Sauce Pasta Recipe also known as the Bechamel sauce or Alfredo Sauce is a must to have in the refrigerator so you can whip up a great main course quickly. My personal favorite begins with making Gratin's. Gratins are French dishes that have a vegetables  baked along with bechamel and cheese. This is a simple recipe. You can modify this by adding herbs of your choice. I often keep changing the flours I use to make the sauce more healthier and minimise the flour content A few usage ...

Chicken And Basil Quiche Recipe is a comforting dish that you can try at your home when you are craving to eat .  Quiche are originated from France where they are made from a pie pastry dough that is rolled on to a tart pan and blind baked. Once they are blind baked they are then filled with a savory filling , and topped with a savoury egg custard. In this recipe we have paired chicken with fresh basil leaves that goes really well together. The quiche is great to have for a morning breakfast. Serve ...

Bacon and Caramelised Onions Cheese Crepes Recipe is a classic French recipe, with a savoury filling. This thin paper like smooth crepe is filled with crispy-crunchy bacon, soft and sweet caramelised onions and stringy soft cheese. It is a perfect dish to serve for your weekend breakfast or brunch. Crepe is a French word for pancakes. Crepes are very thin pancakes that can be folded easily. It has a soft melt in mouth texture due to the use of eggs and milk.  Serve crepes as a hearty sunday ...

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 ...

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 ...

Zucchini Oatmeal Omelette Recipe is an interesting twist to omelette recipe. Omelettes are easily the most preferred breakfast dishes on a busy morning. If you have eggs readily available, just thrown in a few more ingredients and a delicious breakfast gets ready in no time. Here, we've have made the normal omelette a little more nutritious by adding grated zucchini. Zucchini is a wonder vegetable, containing highest amount of nutrients, adding fewer calories. It makes you feel fuller and is beneficial ...