Fast French Recipes

Life can be a hectic schedule of juggling events, work, and play. Who has the time to slave away in a kitchen for hours? You can make phenomenal French food on very short notice with these simple recipes. Here is a selection of dishes and fast entrées for a few situations that might come your way. Bon appetit!

Fast French Recipes for a Diner Dinner:

Here’s the classic French version of the all-American grilled cheese, fries, tomato soup and apple pie dinner. You say diner, I say bistro.

• Croque Monsier Recipe
• Potato Frites Recipe
• Provencal Tomato Rice Soup Recipe
• Caramelized Apples Recipe

Fast French Recipes for a Cocktail Party:

Forget chips and dip! These appetizers and drinks can be thrown together in less than 10 minutes, flat.

• Brandied Mushroom Dip Recipe
• Zesty Tapenade Recipe
• Black Rose Cocktail Recipe
• Kir Normand Recipe
• Sidecar Recipe

Fast French Recipes for a Nature Walk:

Get into the great outdoors and don’t dare go near a fast food joint. Bring these authentic, easy to prepare French recipes along with you. The biggest bonus: They’re healthy and great for you!

• Crudités with Lemon Oil Recipe
• Provencal Almonds Recipe
• Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe
• Pan Bagnat Recipe
• Smoked Salmon and Dill Recipe

Caramelized Apples Photo: Crystal Woroniuk