When you think of fine French cuisine you find yourself mulling over rich sauces and complex recipes. Its all true, mastering French cuisine is a lifelong pursuit but you can get good enough to appreciate the art of making and presenting fine food. Here are some of the recipes I have enjoyed making. Remember rule #1 of mastering French, or any, cuisine, Mise en Place – measure and prepare your ingredients prior to starting.
General
- Mirepoix – diced vegetables to enhance cuisine taste and presentation
Cuisine
- Beef
- Beef Bourguignon – In a Wine/Port reduction: expensive, time consuming, but worth it
- Beef Wellington – Individual serving with mushroom sauce – I know, it’s British
- Flank Steak with Charred Scallion Sauce – amazing taste
- Seared Steak Pieces in Garlic Butter Sauce – keto friendly
- Stroganoff – Sounds Russian right, but invented by a French chef
- Fowl
- Apricot Almond Roasted Chicken Breast – sweet and savory
- Baked Chicken with Artichokes – in a mayonnaise cheese sauce
- Cassoulet – Traditional French country casserole with beans, duck, sausage, and bacon.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu – with creamy Dijon sauce
- Chicken Provencal – A Mediterranean style fried chicken with sauce
- Coq Au Vin – Braised Chicken thighs in red wine reduction
- Fricassee de Poulet a L’Ancienne – Chicken Fricassee with an herbal sauce
- Chicken Sous Vide – Thighs with au jus for sauce
- Chicken Stuffed with Feta and Spinach – rolled breast
- Cilantro-Chili Chicken – Sous Vide or grilled
- Turkey Club Roulades – Rolled turkey club with asparagus center and Dijon-mayo sauce
- Pork
- Grilled Pork Chop with Pommery Mustard – Rich creamy sauce with hearty taste
- Fish
- Coquilles Saint-Jacques – Scallops in a mushroom tarragon sauce
- Crab Souffle – Classic souffle recipe
- Blackened Fish – It’s Cajun, but close enough
- Gumbo – French/Creole chicken, sausage, and shrimp stew made from scratch
- Cassolette de Thon – Roux based Tuna Casserole with mirepoix
- Vegetarian
- Ratatouille – skillet based version with eggplant and zucchini
- Spinach Quiche – traditional quiche with flaky crust
Breakfast
- Buckwheat Crepes – For savory crepes.
- Crème Brulee French Toast – with Challah bread
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole – can be prepared the night before
- Eggs Benedict – a baked strata style
- Spinach Quiche – Crustless quiche with vegetarian option
Pastries/Treats
- Madeleines – Lemon or Orange zested French cake treats
