French
Lyonnaise Potatoes
In this Lyonnaise potatoes recipe, Yukon Golds are sliced, browned in butter, tossed with caramelized onions, and showered with chopped parsley.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Chocolate Croissants
This illustrated guide to making pains au chocolat will point you toward patisserie perfection.
By Nancy Silverton
Sardine Rillettes
This simple but delicious sardine rillettes requires only two motor skills: opening a can of good sardines and smashing things together with a fork.
By Rebekah Peppler
Green Beans Amandine
Made with haricots verts, nutty brown butter, and toasted almonds, this French classic is a perennial favorite.
By Anna Stockwell
Béarnaise Sauce
This easy blender béarnaise sauce stems from classic creamy hollandaise. A combination of vinegar, lemon juice, and tarragon gives it a bit of bright, fresh flavor.
By Jean Touitou
How to Make Brown Butter, the One-Ingredient Sauce That Makes Everything Better
Plus, how to substitute brown butter for melted butter in virtually any recipe.
By Zoe Denenberg
Classic Mayonnaise
If you’ve ever looked at a jar of mayo and wondered, “So what is this stuff exactly?” this homemade mayonnaise recipe is for you.
By Scott Peacock
Classic Sole Meunière
This classic French fish dish, swimming in brown butter and lemon, has all the trimmings of a romantic dinner for two—and it only takes 15 minutes to make.
By Molly Wizenberg
Easy Profiteroles With Maple Caramel Sauce
Choux puffs filled with store-bought ice cream are drizzled with a luxurious maple cream sauce, inspired by the iconic profiteroles at L’Express in Montreal.
By Laurie Ellen Pellicano
Cheddar and Herb Gougères
The best part about gougères is that the dough freezes incredibly well, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty happy hour snack whenever you want.
By Laurie Ellen Pellicano
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49 Elegant French Desserts for a Parisian Pastry Experience at Home
All the cream puffs, soufflés, and tarts to ooh la la over.
By Julia Price Baron and The Editors of Epicurious
Gâteau Nantais
This astonishingly moist and fragrant almond cake infused with rum and vanilla is crowned by a white glaze that crackles as the spoon digs in.
By Clotilde Dusoulier
Mont-Blanc
A heavenly mix of textures—crunchy, airy, creamy—meets the nutty flavor of chestnuts in the Mont-Blanc.
By Clotilde Dusoulier
Radishes and Butter Curls
This festive hors d'oeuvre, which appeared in Gourmet’s 1970 Thanksgiving menu, is all about the pairing of peppery radishes and creamy butter.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Chocolate Mousse
This rich and silky chocolate mousse recipe is really just two easy recipes—chocolate custard and whipped cream—combined to make one elegant dessert.
By Amy Mastrangelo
Mille-Feuille
Mille-Feuille means “a thousand leaves.” This French dessert is a delicate tower of puff pasty and cream.
By Eric Kayser
Gâteau Basque
Simple in concept (if not in execution) and not too sweet, this sturdy gâteau Basque is suitable for any occasion or time of the day.
By Claire Saffitz
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Making these chocolate pots de crème isn’t quite as easy as pouring cream into jars, but it’s not far off. If you love chocolate pudding, you’ll adore this dessert.
By Café Tamayo
Chicken Pot Parmentier
This tarragon-laced version of the classic French Parmentier subs in a rotisserie chicken for the traditional beef.
By David Lebovitz
Gâteau Chocolat-Menthe (Chocolate-Mint Cake)
The quality and freshness of the mint is key to this chocolate-mint cake recipe.
By Aleksandra Crapanzano