A Kitchen in France, by Mimi Thorisson

With beguiling recipes and sumptuous photography, A Kitchen in France transports you to the French countryside (in Médoc, where Mimi Thorisson and her family lives) and marks the debut of a captivating new voice in cooking.

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French Country Cooking, by Mimi Thorisson

In this lavishly photographed, stunning cookbook, Mimi Thorisson–inspired by her family’s move to a new home, a massive old stone building that once housed a restaurant and inn–takes readers on a captivating trip to off-the-beaten-path French wine country with 100 simple yet exquisite recipes inspired by the characters who inhabit their quaint village.

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My Little French Kitchen, by Rachel Khoo 

The world fell in love with Rachel Khoo through her cookbook and television show The Little Paris Kitchen, and immediately began to covet her Parisian lifestyle, fashion sense, and delicious recipes. In My Little French Kitchen, Rachel leaves Paris and travels to the mountains, villages, and shores of France, sampling regional specialties and translating them into more than 100 recipes.

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France The Cookbook, by Ginette Mathiot & Clotilde Dusoulier

The bible of traditional and authentic French home cooking, with over 6 million copies sold since its first publication. With more than 1,400 recipes (updated by Clothilde Dusoulier), Mathiot guides the reader through all the classic recipes and techniques of French cooking (which provide the building blocks for so many other cuisines) with a clear and authoritative voice.

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Around My French Table,  by Dorie Greenspan

When Julia Child told Dorie Greenspan, “You write recipes just the way I do,” she paid her the ultimate compliment. (…) Packed with lively stories, memories, and insider tips on French culinary customs, Around My French Table will make cooks fall in love with France all over again, or for the first time. 

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French Market Cookbook, by Clotilde Dusoulier 

Beloved ChocolateAndZucchini.com food blogger Clotilde Dusoulier is not a vegetarian. But she has, like many of us, chosen to eat less meat and fish, and is always looking for new ways to cook what looks best at the market. In The French Market Cookbook, she takes us through the seasons in 82 recipes—and explores the love story between French cuisine and vegetables.

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In the French Kitchen with kids, by Mardi Michels

Shortlisted for the 2019 Taste Canada Awards! From the writer and recipe developer behind eat. live. travel. write comes a new cookbook for parents, children and Francophiles of all ages. Forget the fuss and bring simple, delicious French dishes to your home kitchen with Mardi Michels as your guide.

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Just a French Guy Cooking, by Alexis Gabriel Ainouz

French Guy Cooking is a YouTube sensation. A Frenchman living in Paris, Alexis loves to demystify cooking by experimenting with food and cooking methods to take the fear factor out of cooking, make it fun and accessible, and charm everyone with his geeky approach to food. In this, his debut cookbook, he shares 100 of his absolute favorite recipes – from amazingly tasty toast ideas all the way to some classic but super-simple French dishes.

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Let’s Eat France!, by François-Régis Gaudry 

Named a Best Food Book of the Year / Best Book to Gift by the New York Times Book Review, National Geographic, Houston Chronicle, The Guardian, Real Simple, and more. There’s never been a book about food like Let’s Eat France! A book that feels literally larger than life, it is a feast for food lovers and Francophiles, combining the completist virtues of an encyclopedia and the obsessive visual pleasures of infographics with an enthusiast’s unbridled joy.

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The Cook’s Atelier, by Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini

The debut cookbook from The Cook’s Atelier—the international culinary destination and cooking school in Burgundy—is a beautifully photographed resource on classic French cuisine and an atmospheric chronicle of a family’s life in a charming French village.

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Plat du Jour, by Susan Herrmann Loomis 

Discover the pleasures of cooking—and eating—with this French approach to everyday meals. Featured on bistro menus and dinner tables throughout France, the plat du jour is the centerpiece of a two-course meal, a formula that Susan Loomis cleverly presents here. 

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Dinner in French, by Melissa Clark

The beloved author of Dinner in an Instant breaks down the new French classics with 150 recipes that reflect a modern yet distinctly French sensibility.

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Rustic French Cooking Made Easy, by Audrey Le Goff 

This collection of 60 unbelievably easy, delicious recipes represents the best of essential French home cooking, with an amazing variety of dishes from traditional regional cuisines.

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The Little Paris Kitchen, by Rachel Khoo

More than 100 recipes for simple and modern French home cooking, as well as gorgeous photos and evocative text about living the dream in Paris. Rachel Khoo, a 31-year-old Brit with a BB2 show The Little Paris Kitchen, is seduced by patisserie, follows her heart, and lives a romantic and whimsical Parisian life, becoming the chef of the tiniest underground restaurant in the city, La Petite Cuisine a la Paris.

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Tasting Paris, by Clotilde Dusoulier

Tasting Paris features new and classic French recipes and cooking techniques that will demystify the art of French cooking and transport your dinner guests to Paris. Whether you have experienced the charm of Paris many times or dream of planning your first trip, here you will find the food that makes this city so beloved.

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My Paris Kitchen, David Lebovitz

A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes from popular food blogger David Lebovitz, reflecting the way Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography taken around Paris and in David”s Parisian kitchen.

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La Buvette, by Camille Fourmont & Kate Leahy

Inspired by the stylish, intimate, and laid-back vibes of La Buvette—a tiny wine shop that doubles as a bar and café—in Paris’s 11th Arrondissement, this guide to wine, food, and Parisian lifestyle unlocks the secrets to achieving that coveted je ne sais quoi style of entertaining, along with revealing the best of the City of Light.

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Lunch in Paris, by Suzy Ashford

Each chapter focuses on one of Paris’s arrondissements (neighborhoods) and is studded with dreamy location photography. With fifty simple and classic examples of French cuisine, this book proves that you need not go to Le Cordon Bleu culinary school to perfect a Pork and Pistachio Terrine.

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French Pastry Made Simple, by Molly Wilkinson

Beautiful, authentic French pastry is easier than it looks! Molly Wilkinson, a Texas transplant running sold-out pastry workshops in Versailles, was trained at Le Cordon Bleu, but takes a refreshingly relaxed approach to pastry. 

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Sweet Paris: Seasonal Recipes from an American Baker in France, by Frank Adrian Barron

A dazzling cookbook featuring 59 seasonal dessert recipes with American and French influences, accompanied by exquisite photographs and tips on serving and hosting with French flair for any occasion, from a casual afternoon teatime to an intimate dinner party to a festive holiday gathering.

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Patisserie, by Christophe Felder 

For every serious home baker, French pastry represents the ultimate achievement. But to master the techniques, a written recipe can take you only so far—what is equally important is to see a professional in action, to learn the nuances of rolling out dough for croissants or caramelizing apples for a tarte tatin. For each of the 210 recipes here, there are photographs that lead the reader through every step of the instructions.

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French Patisserie, by Ferrandier Paris 

Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts in Paris—dubbed “the Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper­—is the ultimate pastry-making reference. From flaky croissants to paper-thin mille-feuille, and from the chestnut cream–filled Paris-Brest to festive yule logs, this comprehensive book leads aspiring pastry chefs through every step—from basic techniques to Michelin-level desserts. 

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French Pastry 101, by Betty Hung

Betty Hung-co-owner of Beaucoup Bakery-teaches you how to make amazing French pastry in one hour. French pastry is often thought of as difficult to master, but Betty Hung-founder of the blog Yummy Workshop and co-owner of Beaucoup Bakery-makes the classic art of French baking more approachable than ever. Most of her recipes only take an hour, which makes it much less daunting for beginners.

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Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, by Aleksandra Crapanzano

James Beard Award–winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home, from the simplest yogurt cakes to a deceptively easy bûche de Noël, from yuzu madeleines to boozy flourless chocolate confections.

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Drinking French, by David Lebovitz

Bestselling cookbook author, memoirist, and popular blogger David Lebovitz delves into the drinking culture of France in Drinking French. This beautifully photographed collection features 160 recipes for everything from coffee, hot chocolate, and tea to Kir and regional apéritifs, classic and modern cocktails from the hottest Paris bars, and creative infusions using fresh fruit and French liqueurs. 

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Aperitif, by Rebekah Peppler 

For the French, the fleeting interlude between a long workday and the evening meal to come is not meant to be hectic or crazed. Instead, that time is a much needed chance to pause, take a breath, and reset with light drinks and snacks. Whether it’s a quick affair before dashing out the door to your favorite Parisian bistro or a lead-up to a more lavish party, Apéritif is about kicking off the night, rousing the appetite, and doing so with the carefree spirit of connection and conviviality. 

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DAVID LEBOVITZ

Drinking French 

Bestselling cookbook author, memoirist, and popular blogger David Lebovitz delves into the drinking culture of France in Drinking French. This beautifully photographed collection features 160 recipes for everything from coffee, hot chocolate, and tea to Kir and regional apéritifs, classic and modern cocktails (…). And because the French can’t imagine drinking without having something to eat alongside, David includes crispy, salty snacks to serve with your concoctions. 

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HÉLOÏSE BRION

Miss Maggie’s Kitchen

Héloïse Brion from the French blog Miss Maggie’s Kitchen shares in her debut cookbook more than eighty laid-back recipes for every occasion, including her beautiful table settings that are festive and welcoming. Her simple, authentic, and tasty cuisine includes winter squash soup with porcini crostini, cherry tomato pizza, veal stew, clementine and pistachio cake, and a rosemary-rhubarb cooler. Brion’s husband, photographer Christophe Roué, captures the charm of Miss Maggie’s Kitchen, where retro and modern culminate in the ultimate comfortable elegance.

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MELISSA CLARK

Dinner in French 

New York Times star food writer Melissa Clark breaks down the new French classics with 150 recipes that reflect a modern yet distinctly French sensibility. (…) Melissa updates classic French techniques and dishes to reflect how we cook, shop, and eat today. With recipes such as Salade Nicoise with Haricot Vert, Cornmeal and Harissa Soufflé, Scalloped Potato Gratin, Lamb Shank Cassoulet, Ratatouille Sheet-Pan Chicken, Campari Olive Oil Cake, and Apricot Tarte Tatin (to name a few), Dinner in French will quickly become a go-to resource and endure as an indispensable classic.

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FRANCOIS DE MÉLOGUE

French Cooking for Beginners

Author François de Mélogue breaks down classic French cookbook dishes like Duck Confit with Crispy Potatoes, Bouillabaisse, and Coq au Vin into easy-to-follow steps perfect for the newcomer. Along the way, you”ll learn how to put together a cheese board any Parisian would be proud of, fry the perfect pommes frites, and pair food and wine like a pro.

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JEAN IMBERT

Merci Mamie Pour Les Recettes 

In his latest book, popular French Chef Jean Imbert pays tribute to his “mamie” (grand-mother) and shares 70 nostalgia-filled recipes given to him, from her. The recipes are humble, comforting and classically French at its best, including family staples like Ratatouille, Blanquette de Veau, Tomatoes Farcies and Quatre-Quarts. 

The book is in French, but the recipes and vocabulary are simple enough to make it accessible to most with a basic French understanding.

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GISELLE COURTEAU

Duchess At Home

A cookbook of delectable, comforting, French-inspired fare for home cooks and Francophiles everywhere, from Giselle Courteau, the bestselling author of Duchess Bake Shop. Giselle draws on her French and French Canadian heritage to share the food she loves to make most for her family at home. 

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CYRIL LIGNAC

Fait Maison

Renowned French Chef Cyril Lignac shares 45 quick, simple and succulent everyday recipes to make in your own kitchen. “Fait Maison” (translated to “Homemade”) is an unpretentious little cookbook filled with practical recipes to make from scratch for your family and friends (or just for yourself), including some easy French staples like the classic Croque Monsieur. Tarte aux Fraises, or Vanilla Cream Petits Pots.  

The book is in French, but the recipes and vocabulary are simple enough to make it accessible to most with a basic French understanding.   

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BILL BUFORD

Dirt

In Dirt, Bill Buford–author of the best-selling, now-classic, Heat–moves his attention from Italian cuisine to the food of France. Baffled by the language, determined that he can master the art of French cooking–or at least get to the bottom of why it is so revered–Buford begins what will become a five-year odyssey by shadowing the revered French chef Michel Richard in Washington, D.C. He soon realizes, however, that a stage in France is necessary, and so he goes… (…).

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LINDSAY TRAMUTA

The New Parisienne

In a follow-up to the popular The New Paris, Lindsey Tramuta explores the impact that the women of Paris are having on the rapidly evolving culture of their city. The New Parisienne focuses on one of the city’s most dynamic features: its women. Lifting the veil on the mythologized Parisian woman—white, lithe, ever fashionable—Lindsey Tramuta demystifies this oversimplified archetype and recasts the women of Paris as they truly are, in all their complexity. Featuring more than 40 activists, creators, educators, visionaries, and disruptors, the book reveals Paris as a blossoming cultural center of feminine power.

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