Known as “Potage Saint-Germain”, this Split Pea Bacon Soup is a staple French recipe that combines earthy green split peas with vegetables, pureed until smooth, and topped with crispy bacon for good smoky flavor. This is an easy and affordable soup to make. It’s thick, creamy and very satisfying. Another classic recipe for your French repertoire – it will surely be a family favorite.
Always a front-runner to garnish crêpes or for being smeared over sliced baguettes, Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is a definite star of the French breakfast table. Perfectly creamy, but less sweet and more robust in hazelnut flavor than most store-bought brands, this homemade hazelnut chocolate spread recipe focuses on two star ingredients – roasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate – for a taste and texture that’s as addictive as can be.
Provençal cuisine is one of the most beloved styles of French cooking, and it’s easy to see why. With its abundance of sun-ripened vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, and generous use of garlic and olive oil, the food of Provence is vibrant, rustic, and — unlike its Parisian counterpart — closer in spirit to the cooking of Italy and the Mediterranean than to the rest of France.
When in season, the French love to cook up zucchini in all sorts of casseroles, gratins, tians and savory crumbles. As a popular take on this custom, this savory Zucchini Goat Cheese Crumble is a simple and delicious way to use this garden fruit – yes, fruit! With the perfect combination of tender zucchini and creamy goat cheese under a crisp topping, this is a great zucchini-packed side dish for late Summer.
This Savory Tomato, Corn and Gruyère Galette is Summertime French cooking at its best – using what’s in season and spending little time in the kitchen. With ripe tomatoes, sweet corn and salty Gruyère cheese held together in a flaky crust, this savory Galette hits all the right marks: seasonal, quick and delicious for a late Summer lunch or dinner.
Velvety smooth and full of flavor, this Fresh Tomato Velouté Soup is a delicious bowl of comfort and the best way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden. A simple recipe made in under 30 minutes, this classic soup uses sunripe tomatoes, onion, garlic and optional spices for a little fiery kick. You’ll never want to reach for canned soup again!
This rustic Alsatian Blueberry Tart is a quintessential Summer dessert, hailing from the Alsace region in the Eastern part of France, where blueberries are plentiful. It features a crisp “pâte brisée” (French pie dough) generously filled with fresh seasonal blueberries. Just before baking, a “migaine” (quick custard) is poured overtop the blueberries to create an extra juicy filling with a delicious hint of creaminess.
Peach season is in full swing, and this Peach Crème Fraiche Streusel Tart is the perfect way to celebrate! This rustic dessert combines a classic French shortcrust (Pâte Sablée) with ripe peaches dotted with crème fraiche and then topped with a crumbly streusel. It is the perfect combination of sweet juicy flavors from baked peaches, slight tartness from the crème fraiche and a satisfying crispness from the streusel.
A Classic Vegetable Tian embodies the essence of Provençal cooking during Summer: it’s simple and makes do with the abundance of vegetables available from this sun-drenched region of France. This iconic dish that alternates slices of tomatoes, zucchini and eggplants, is colorful, full of flavor and the perfect side dish for your Summer feasts.
Looking for a refreshing summer side dish? Try this French cucumber salad with crème fraîche, also known as Concombre à la Crème. This classic French recipe combines thinly sliced cucumber with tangy shallots, chopped herbs like chives and dill, and a smooth, creamy dressing made with crème fraîche and lemon juice. Light, creamy, and packed with fresh herbs, this easy cucumber salad is perfect for hot days, picnics and potlucks.