There’s no better way to celebrate French cuisine and culture than with some classic French cooking. The French are known for their sweet pastries, like eclairs and profiteroles, decadent desserts such as crème caramel and crème brûlée, and warming mains such as coq au vin and beef bourguignon on a slow braise that match perfectly with a glass of red wine. French food is just what you need on a cold winter night: rich, delicious and simply good food.
You’ll be bustling around the kitchen like a French chef in no time with this collection. Try our creative take on the classic Salade Niçoise made with spaghettini for a heartier meal. Or if you’re more into the classics: decadent steak frites, upside-down tarte Tatin or silky chocolate soufflé might be the recipe for you.
In our collection of fabulous French recipes, we’ve included all of these plus sweet profiteroles, cheese soufflé, ratatouille, and more!
Looking for some more recipes for entertaining?
How to make bechamel sauce
Master this classic sauce and use it in everything.
Creme caramel
A dessert classic.
Lemon madeleines
We give these little shell-shaped sponge cakes a citrus twist with the addition of lemon glace icing.
Easy baked brie with quince and walnuts
3…2…1… Everybody say cheese!
Hollandaise sauce
There’s so much to love about this rich buttery sauce.
Spaghettini niçoise
An economical and satisfying pasta dish, perfect for any night of the week.
Vichyssoise
You’ll love this classic French soup.
Ham and cheese croquettes
Snacking doesn’t get much better than this.
Cheesy gnocchi French onion soup
A simple weeknight dinner that uses store-bought gnocchi.
Brown butter chocolate croissants
The devotion is worth it!
Ratatouille stew
Get your five-a-day in the tastiest way.
Quiche Lorraine
With bacon and gruyère cheese, what’s not to love?
French toast
Silky, sweet and swimming in syrup – French toast is the ideal breakfast when you have a little extra time.
How to make crème brûlée
Crack through the burnt toffee to the creamy custard underneath! Silky smooth and sweet custard beneath a beautiful burnt topping. Translated literally, “crème brûlée” simply means “burned cream”. And while that might be technically what’s happening, we can’t help but think this humble dessert benefited greatly from having a name with a little French flair. […]
Classic Beef Bourguignon
A well-loved classic for a reason.
Cinnamon sugar palmiers
So simple and oh-so good!
Caramelised apple clafoutis
Fall in love with this simple dessert.
Coq au vin
Chicken and wine – what more could you ask for?
Dark chocolate French macarons
Treat yourself.
Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon
Fall-off-the-bone ribs in a rich sauce.
Buttery French brioche
So much to love about this soft buttery French bread.
Caramel éclairs
Rich and delicious French morsels that will have everyone coming back for more.
Slow-cooker lamb chops with ratatouille
Simply set and forget.
Profiteroles
There is something so delightful about biting into homemade profiteroles.
Crêpes Suzette
A true classic of French cuisine, Crêpes Suzette is a spectacular dessert, especially if you ignite the sauce at the moment of serving.
Croque monsieur
A classic French bistro dish, croque-monsieur is here made with gruyère, but you can use emmental, comté, or cheddar if you prefer.
Mandarin and chai souffles
Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.
Pommes Anna
Also known as “potatoes Anna”, this buttery and garlicky side dish will give you a new love of potatoes.
Vegetable pan bagnat
The pan bagnat (pronounced with a French accent, more like “pahn bahn-yuh”) is a classic sandwich from Nice (pronounced like “niece”) and features many ingredients familiar to us from the popular salad Niçoise.
Provençale mussels
A Gallic classic, these Provençale mussels make a sophisticated entree for any dinner party.
Chocolate and caramel eclairs
Impress at your next party or celebration with these divine home-made eclairs filled with vanilla custard cream and glazed with rich chocolate.
Cheat’s coq au vin
Escape to the villas of rural France with all the delicious flavours of coq au vin but only 20 minutes of the cooking time.
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
Once you know how to make choux pastry whipping up a batch of chantilly cream-filled, chocolatey profiteroles is a breeze.
Fresh apple soufflés
The fresh flavour of these airy apple soufflés is perfectly suited to the lightness of this classic dessert. Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce or brandy butter if you like.
Creme brulee praline tarts
If pastry is too dry, add 2 teaspoons of water with egg yolk. Note
Choux puffs
Choux pastry (pronounced “shoo”) is the basis of many delectable desserts. Choux puffs such as these are among the most popular. Beautifully light, filled with crème pâtissière, who could resist them?
French onion soup with gruyère croûtons
Warm up with a bowl of this delicious caramelised onion soup with crispy cheese toasts.
French onion soup with homemade beef stock
With red wine, French bread, onions and gruyere cheese you’re already on to a winner, but it’s the homemade beef stock that makes this French onion soup one of the best.
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