Recipes With French Inspiration

Escargot in Puff Pastry (or escargot en pâte feuilletée in French) adds an extra level of taste to classic Escargot. When served in shells, escargots are served in a garlicky …

Boneless Duck breasts are very easy to work with and can produce a very simple but elegant meal. In this pan-seared duck breast recipe, we take advantage of the convenience …

A French Cassoulet is the product of centuries of practice focusing on multiple preserved foods. At the heart of the Cassoulet are beans (dried) and rich flavors of pork and …

Pâte Sablée (roughly translated as sandy dough) is the perfect base for many sweet pastries such as fruit tarts. Learn to make this one and you are well on your …

How do you know you have arrived in Paris? You have arrived in Paris if you can walk into a patisserie and get a fabulous French Lemon Tart. Tarte Au …

The mystique of Champagne and the aura of Burgundy, two of France’s most honored wine regions combine together to make this elegant soup. This Champagne Escargot Soup is a rendition …

Simple ingredients with the right flair — that describe this French Carrot Soup. Serve as an appetizer or a light lunch. Whipped cream, a poached egg, radish sprouts, and parmesan …

Simple, but elegant. Shrimp with Sorrel Sauce is an excellent touch of French cuisine without much effort. It takes advantage of the taste of fresh shrimp and the unusual taste …

For years I never was much of a tomato fan. With the exception of cooked tomatoes, I usually took a pass. But now with all the new (actually old) heirloom …

This recipe calls for a pound of flour and adds some flour. Just barely enough for three 9.5 inch (25 cm) tarts. Somewhat impractical for the home baker, but is …