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    Home » Roundups

    13 Authentic French Recipes

    Published: Jan 21, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Recreate your favorite authentic French dinner recipes at home with this amazing collection of recipes. These simple and traditional French recipes make wonderful family dinners that transport you back to your favorite French resturant or even that trip of a lifetime you took years ago. If you are looking for a fancy dinner for a special occasion try chateaubriand or chicken chasseur. Or if you are looking for a quick lunch try jambon beurre or salade lyonnaise. These are some of the best French recipes and you can easily make them in your own kitchen!

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    Chateaubriand

    Photo Credit: Aleksa's Get Together

    This Chateaubriand is a simple recipe you have to try. Authentically French, it's not as complicated to make as you might think. Full of garlic, red wine, and herb flavors you have to give this a try.

    Get the recipe: How to Make Chateaubriand

    Chicken Chasseur

    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate

    This Chicken Chasseur is authentic and a recipe you have to try! It’s a classic French stew that is simple to make but has incredible flavor. A rich sauce and tender chicken make this an unbeatable comfort dish everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Chasseur

    Crème Fraîche Dressing

    Photo Credit: Prepare and Serve

    This Crème Fraîche Dressing is made from crème fraîche, fresh herbs, garlic, and a little squeeze of lemon juice. It will soon be your new favorite salad dressing and dip. Perfect for summer and all acompaniments.

    Get the recipe: Crème Fraîche Dressing

    Creamed Spinach with Croutons

    Photo Credit: Mangia With Michelle

    This Creamed Spinach with Croutons is a simple yet elegant vegetable side dish that can be an easy prep-ahead dish, with little effort. The croutons really add to it in both texture and flavor. You have to try this!

    Get the recipe: Creamed Spinach with Croutons

    Céleri Rémoulade

    Photo Credit: Salad On A Roll

    This Céleri Rémoulade is a simple French salad made with celeriac, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and seasonings. It';'s the perfect side dish for seafood or grilled meats. Crisp and fresh it's bursting with flavor.

    Get the recipe: Céleri Rémoulade

    Jambon Beurre

    Photo Credit: Christina Cucina

    This Jambon Beurre is translated as a French ham and butter sandwich made on a baguette. It is one of the simplest but one of the best sandwiches you’ll ever have!

    Get the recipe: Jambon Beurre (French Ham and Butter Sandwich)

    Slow Cooker Chicken Provencal

    Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats

    This Slow Cooker Chicken Provencal is a French dish made with chicken, garlic, olives, and capers, braised in a decadent sauce that’s lemony, garlicky, and plain addicting! Bursting with flavor, it is the perfect dish for entertaining company or a cozy weeknight dinner. 

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Provencal

    Potato Bacon Skillet Casserole

    Photo Credit: Cooking Chat Food

    This Potato Bacon Skillet Casserole is a super simple dish that is both comforting and flavorsome. A dish you can serve any night of the week and one the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Potato Bacon Skillet Casserole – Tartiflette Inspired Recipe

    Chicken Cassoulet

    Photo Credit: Cooking Chat Food

    This Chicken Cassoulet is a delicious dish made with beans, bacon, chicken sausages, and chicken thighs. With simple and fresh ingredients, this dish bursts with flavor.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Cassoulet Paired with Languedoc Wine

    Salade Lyonnaise

    Photo Credit: Flavor The Moments

    This Salade Lyonnaise is a classic French recipe that includes crisp frisée lettuce, crunchy bacon, a warm, flavorful dressing, and it’s topped with a soft poached egg. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Salade Lyonnaise

    Coq au Vin

    Photo Credit: Flavor The Moments

    This Coq au Vin is a classic French stew consisting of tender chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. It’s rustic yet elegant and it comes together in one pot.

    Get the recipe: Coq au Vin Recipe

    Chicken Fricassee

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This Chicken Fricassee consists of tender chicken thighs that are simmered with earthy mushrooms, sweet onions, and fragrant herbs in a rich, creamy sauce that feels both cozy and refined. It's a classic French chicken stew made in just one pot!

    Get the recipe: Chicken Fricassee

    Gougères (Baked French Cheese Puffs)

    Photo Credit: Delicious Little Bites

    These Gougères (Baked French Cheese Puffs) made from delicate pâte à choux pastry are the perfect French dessert recipes you must try. Light, airy, and great as an appetizer, snack, or fancy addition to your next gathering.

    Get the recipe: Gougères (Baked French Cheese Puffs)

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