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French Recipes

Classic French Dishes

• French Onion Soup: classic soup featuring a rich broth filled to the brim with golden brown onions, topped with a slice a toasted bread and gooey melted cheese. Try this Hearty French Onion Soup recipe.
• Potato-Leek Soup: a hearty and flavourful soup of potatoes and leeks, simply simmered with seasonings in either broth or water. Try this Potato-Leek Soup recipe.
• Ratatouille: a popular Provencal dish of mixed vegetables that may include eggplant, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers or zucchini along with garlic and herbs. Try this Fall Ratatouille recipe.
• Potatoes Au Gratin: potatoes that are topped with a mixture of cheese or breadcrumbs and butter, then baked or broiled until brown and crispy. Try this Leek and Sweet Potato au Gratin recipe.
• Caramelized Onion Tart: baked tart of caramelized onions nestled atop a crispy crust. Try this Caramelized Onion & Olive Tart recipe.
• Coq Au Vin: a traditional French dish of chicken, vegetables and herbs cooked together with red wine. Try this Made-Over Coq au Vin recipe.
• Cassoulet: a slowly cooked casserole of white beans and various meats (such as sausages, pork and preserved duck or goose), which varies from region to region. Try this Pork Cassoulet recipe.
• Crème Brûlée: literally translated as "burnt cream", this luscious dessert features a cream custard beneath a brittle topping of caramelized sugar. Try this Crème Brûlée recipe.
• Chocolate Mousse: a rich and airy dessert made with chocolate and whipped cream or beaten egg whites, often fortified with gelatin. Try this Chocolate Creme Mousse recipe.