French Cuisine Recipes

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...