French recipes: easy step-by-step recipes

Parisian-style carrots

Carrots cut into small balls, blanched, then sautéed in butter and sprinkled with parsley: a simple and tender accompaniment for meats and fish.

⏱ 40 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.44/serving

Average score* 56/100

Desserts

pear with red wine

Poached pears in a red wine syrup infused with orange, vanilla, and spices: a simple dessert, served warm or cold.

⏱ 55 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $7.23/serving

Average score* 99/100

Sauces

Mushroom duxelles

A mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, cooked in butter with Allium ascalonicum until the liquid has evaporated: a simple filling for meats, vegetables, a…

⏱ 25 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.55/serving

Average score* 76/100

Main dishes

Spicy chicken with vegetables

Golden chicken pieces, simmered with bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, and thyme, seasoned with cayenne pepper and paprika: a complete dish.

⏱ 1 hr 25 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $2.00/serving

Average score* 93/100

Desserts

French toast

Soft, fluffy bread soaked in a mixture of eggs and milk, fried in butter, and served with syrup: a delicious and quick breakfast.

⏱ 25 min
👩‍🍳 Easy

Average score* 48/100

Appetizers

Onion soup with Parmesan cheese

Classic baked onion soup: caramelized onions, beef broth infused with bay leaves, crispy bread, and melted Parmesan cheese.

⏱ 1 hr 25 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $7.58/serving

Average score* 94/100

Desserts

Nutmeg cream

Mousseline cream is a richer version of pastry cream, used to top doughnuts, puff pastry leaves, or small tarts. It’s easy to make and perfect for beginne…