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25 recipes from French Clear

Boeuf Bourguignon
Beef slowly stewed in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and onions. A Burgundy classic.
DinnerFrench17 ingredients

Cherry Clafoutis
A rustic baked custard, somewhere between a pancake and a flan, filled with cherries.
DessertFrench10 ingredients

Chicken Provençal
Chicken roasted with tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbes de Provence.
DinnerFrench12 ingredients

Chocolate Mousse
A light, airy chocolate mousse made without raw eggs, just chocolate and whipped cream.
DessertFrench7 ingredients

Coq au Vin
Chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions until the sauce is dark and silky.
DinnerFrench18 ingredients

Crème Brûlée
A silky vanilla custard with a thin, crackling layer of caramelized sugar.
DessertFrench6 ingredients

Croque Monsieur
A hot ham and Gruyère sandwich with a creamy béchamel on top, broiled until bubbly.
LunchFrench9 ingredients

Dijon Vinaigrette
The everyday French salad dressing, made in a jar in two minutes.
SauceFrench7 ingredients

French Crêpes
Thin, tender pancakes for sweet or savory fillings. Use lemon and sugar, jam, or ham and cheese.
BreakfastFrench8 ingredients

French Lentil Salad
Green lentils tossed with Dijon vinaigrette, carrot, shallot, and herbs. Good warm or cold.
SaladFrench10 ingredients

French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in beef broth, topped with toasted bread and melted Gruyère.
SoupFrench10 ingredients

Gougères
Light, cheesy choux puffs. A Burgundy appetizer to serve with wine.
AppetizerFrench8 ingredients

Gratin Dauphinois
Thin sliced potatoes baked in garlicky cream until tender and golden on top.
Side dishFrench9 ingredients

Madeleines
Small, shell-shaped sponge cakes with a golden edge and a little bump on the back.
BakingFrench9 ingredients

Moules Marinières
Mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and shallots, served with crusty bread to mop up the broth.
DinnerFrench9 ingredients

Pain Perdu (French Toast)
Thick slices of day-old bread soaked in vanilla custard and fried in butter.
BreakfastFrench9 ingredients
Pommes Purée
Silky French mashed potatoes made with plenty of butter and warm milk.
Side dishFrench6 ingredients

Potage Parmentier
A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup. Simple, comforting, and endlessly useful.
SoupFrench10 ingredients

Quiche Lorraine
A buttery crust filled with a creamy egg custard, bacon, and Gruyère.
DinnerFrench9 ingredients

Ratatouille
A Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in olive oil.
DinnerFrench12 ingredients

Salade Niçoise
A composed salad of tuna, green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, and olives with a mustard vinaigrette.
SaladFrench12 ingredients
Salmon en Papillote
Salmon baked in a parchment packet with lemon, herbs, and vegetables. Easy cleanup.
DinnerFrench10 ingredients

Sole Meunière
Delicate fish dusted in flour, pan-fried in butter, and finished with lemon and parsley.
DinnerFrench9 ingredients

Steak Frites
Pan-seared steak with a butter and herb topping, served with crisp French fries.
DinnerFrench10 ingredients

Tarte Tatin
An upside-down apple tart with deeply caramelized apples under a buttery pastry.
DessertFrench7 ingredients