The French recipes of the week list has become a very popular item with friends and acquaintances. This week, a fellow churchgoer had too much watermelon left over from a party and was tired of variations on fruit salad recipes. I gave her the watermelon sorbet recipe that my family uses every summer. Make sure to write in if you have a special recipe request; you may see the answer published here!

Here are just a few of this week’s most requested French recipes. Bon appetit!

French Recipes of the Week:

• Bechamel Sauce Recipe
• Belgian Carrots Recipe
• Coq au Vin Recipe
• Honey Crème Anglaise Recipe
• Vanilla Cognac Crepes Recipe

Sorbet Photo: Rebecca Franklin

A number of people have written in asking about main dishes for various occasions. Most are seeking easy French recipes for a quick dinner. Others are seeking recipes for special events and themed dinner parties.

Here is a selection of popular French menu and recipe requests. Make just one meal or spend the whole day in culinary France! Bon appetit!

French Recipes for an Easy Breakfast in Bed:

• Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe
• Eggs with Black Truffles Recipe
• Iced Café Mocha Noisette Recipe

French Recipes for a Chic, Outdoor Lunch :

• Basil Palmiers Recipe
• Grilled Seafood Nicoise Recipe
• Lemon Pressé Recipe
• Peches Melba Recipe

French Recipes for a Casual, Cozy Dinner:

• Croque Monsieur Recipe
• Provencal Tomato Rice Recipe
• Avocado and Romaine Recipe
• Dark Chocolate Sorbet Recipe

French Recipes for a Romantic Dinner:

• Gougeres Recipe
• Duck a L’Orange Recipe
• Garlic Lemon Green Beans Recipe
• Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Grilled Seafood Nicoise Photo: Dominic Morel