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Main Dish Recipes

French main dish recipes. The main course is the focal point of a French meal. Given the numerous regions and cultural influences within France and its Overseas Departments, these dishes can range from complex to simple with a variety of meat, poultry, and vegetable ingredients used.
  1. Breton Crepes and Galettes (2)
  2. Tartine Recipes (7)

Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Recipe
This asparagus with poached eggs and hollandaise recipe features fresh asparagus spears, cooked, and then served with freshly poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Asparagus and poached eggs with hollandaise sauce recipe.

Beef Burgundy Recipe – Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe
This traditional beef Burgundy recipe features red wine, Cognac, vegetables, herbs, and a pearl onion and mushroom garnish. Boeuf Bourguignon recipe.

Brandied Roast Goose Recipe
This brandied roast goose recipe features fresh goose, roasted with seasonings and served with a brandy sauce. Cognac roasted goose recipe.

Beef Comfort Food Recipes
These beef comfort food dishes are the best and coziest beef stews, soups, and roasts from the French kitchen. Beef comfort food recipes.

Beef Tourtiere Recipe
This tourtiere recipe features ground beef, vegetables, red wine, herbs, and spices. Christmas meat pie recipe.

Brie Stuffed Pain Perdu with Cranberry Cherry Sauce Recipe
This Brie stuffed pain perdu with cranberry cherry sauce recipe makes delicately crunchy, vanilla-laced French toast stuffed with Brie amd topped with a tangy cherry berry dessert sauce. Brie stuffed pain perdu with holiday berry sauce recipe.

Chateaubriand Recipe
This chateaubriand recipe features beef tenderloin and an easy wine shallot sauce. Chateaubriand. Roasted beef tenderloin with wine sauce.

Butternut Squash Cassoulet Recipe
This butternut squash cassoulet recipe features caramelized butternut squash, onions, garlic, bacon, chicken and white beans. Chicken and butternut squash cassoulet recipe.

Broccoli and Chive Tart Recipe
This broccoli and chive tart recipe features puff pastry, cheese, broccoli, eggs, and chives. Broccoli and chive quiche recipe.

Chicken a la Diable Recipe
Spicy deviled chicken is breaded and then fried in butter for an amazing taste explosion. This chicken a la diable recipe is great for a picnic. French main dish with spicy chicken.

Chicken a la Maryland Recipe
This chicken a la Maryland recipe for butter-fried chicken with Béchamel and sautéed bananas is an adapted version of Escoffier's in Ma Cuisine, what was served on the last day of the Titanic's voyage. Chicken Maryland recipe.

Classic French Omelet Recipe
This basic French omelet features eggs, butter, cheese, and herbs. Classic French omelette recipe.

Chicken Francaise Recipe
This chicken Francaise recipe features sautéed chicken in a homemade lemon and white wine sauce. French lemon chicken recipe.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
This chicken cordon bleu recipe features chicken, prosciutto ham, and Gruyere cheese, along with an explanation of the origin of the dish.

Chicken in Hard Cider Sauce Recipe
This delicious chicken in hard cider sauce recipe is a classic from French apple country, the Normandy and Brittany regions. French main course of roasted chicken with hard cider sauce. Poulet en Sauce à Cidre Dur.

Chicken Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This chicken sausage gumbo recipe, served with hot rice, is a delicious, hearty meal in itself. Gumbo with chicken and sausage.

Cognac Shrimp with Beurre Blanc Sauce Recipe
This Cognac shrimp with beurre blanc sauce recipe is an easy French main course, perfect for quick weeknight preparation. Shrimp with Cognac and beurre blanc sauce.

Coquilles Saint-Jacques Recipe
Try this Coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe next time you have guests coming for dinner. It features scallops and mushrooms, made rich with a Gruyere and breadcumb topping. Sautéed scallops with spices.

Coq au Vin Recipe
Try this coq au vin recipe for a hearty dinner. Chicken stewed in wine.

Eggs with Black Truffles Recipe - Brouillade de Truffes
Eggs with black truffles recipe features eggs and truffles whisked together with butter. The gentle cooking technique produces a light, fine texture. Brouillade de truffes.

Duck a l'Orange Recipe
French cuisine made its debut in America thanks in part to this famous duck a l'orange recipe for seared duck breast glazed with sweet orange sauce. French duck with orange sauce.

Comforting Chicken Dishes
These chicken comfort food dishes are the best and coziest chicken casseroles, stews, and roasts from the French kitchen. Chicken comfort food recipes.

Endive and Ham Gratin Recipe
This endive and ham gratin recipe features Belgian endives, Gruyere cheese, cured ham, and Béchamel sauce. Endive and ham au gratin recipe.

Endive and Ham Gratin with Tomato Sauce Recipe
This endive and ham gratin with tomato sauce recipe features Belgian endives, Gruyere cheese, cured ham, and tomato sauce. Endive and ham au gratin recipe.

Crab Quiche Recipe
This special crab quiche recipe is accented with salty-sweet crab meat, fresh herbs, and two cheeses. French quiche with crab.

French Toast Recipes from Around the World
These French toast recipes come from around the world. French toast variations. International French toast recipes.

Garlic Turkey Sausage Recipe
Mixing up your own garlic turkey sausage recipe takes almost no time and greatly enhances the flavor of any dish. French turkey sausage with garlic.

Flemish Beef Stew Recipe
This hearty Flemish beef stew recipe is the Belgian national dish. Carbonnades Flamandes.

Honey Provencal Duck Recipe
This honey Provencal duck recipe features seared duck breasts in an easy Provencal herb and honey pan sauce. Honeyed Provencal duck breast recipe.

Pan Bagnat Recipe
This pan bagnat recipe features fresh tuna salad served on a baguette. This sandwich is especially popular in the resorts on the French Riviera. French tuna salad.

Fromage Blanc Tart Recipe
This fromage blanc tart recipe features soft fromage blanc, tomatoes, cream, eggs, and fresh herbs. Fromage blanc and tomato tart recipe.

Langoustine Gratin Recipe
This langoustine gratin recipe features shallots, langoustines, and herbs.

Grandmother's Braised Chicken Casserole Recipe
This grandmother's chicken casserole recipe features chicken, lardons, pearl onions, potatoes, and mushrooms.

Roasted Chicken with Cabbage and Prunes Recipe
Try this roasted chicken with cabbage and prunes recipe for a delicious French main course. Cabbage and prune roasted chicken from Alsace.

Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe
Try this roasted lemon rosemary chicken recipe for a delicious French main course. Roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary.

Herbed Butter Turkey Recipe
This herbed butter turkey recipe features turkey, butter, thyme, and sage. Herbed turkey roast.

Provencal Zucchini Tart Recipe - Courgette Quiche Recipe
Provencal Zucchini Tart Recipe - Courgette Quiche Recipe

Roasted Cornish Hen and Grapes Recipe
This Cornish hen and roasted grapes recipe features seasoned Cornish hens and a roasted grape vegetable medley. Roasted Cornish hens and grapes recipe.

Roasted Cod with Montpellier Butter - Cod with Herb Butter Recipe
Roasted Cod with Montpellier Butter - Cod with Herb Butter Recipe

Sirloin Croquettes Recipe
This sirloin croquettes recipe is an incredible way to serve ground beef. They taste nothing like hamburger, and they're appropriate for even the most formal of French dinners. French coquettes with sirloin.

Snapper En Papillote Recipe
Parchment paper is wrapped around fresh fish, vegetables, and unique spices in this easy, elegant main course recipe for snapper en papillote. French snapper in parchment packets.

Lyonnaise Steak Recipe
This Lyonnaise steak recipe features sirloin steak, onions, potatoes, butter, white wine, vinegar, and veal stock. Lyonnaise steak and potatoes recipe.

Oyster Fritters Recipe
This oyster fritters recipe features fresh oysters deep-fried in a sparkling wine batter. Beignets D’Huitres au vin recipe.

Leek and Dill Quiche Recipe
This leek and dill quiche recipe features leeks, dill, cream, eggs, and pastry. Sauteed leek and dill tart recipe.

Spinach and Onion Quiche Recipe
This spinach and onion quiche recipe makes a lovely entrée. Quiche with spinach and onion.

Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears Recipe
Elevate your holiday meal with this delicious baked ham with spiced apple and pears recipe from Quebec. Baked maple ham and spiced fruit recipe.

Pork Tenderloins in Beer Recipe
This pork tenderloins in beer recipe features roasted pork tenderloin in a dark beer reduction sauce. Pork in beer sauce recipe.

Steak Au Poivre Recipe
This steak au poivre recipe is simply an entree of steak, seasoned with black pepper and adorned with a brandy and cream reduction. It is an amazingly elegant way to impress guests for dinner. French pepper steak recipe.

Steamed Mussels in Vermouth Recipe
This traditional steamed mussels in vermouth recipe is a lovely, herb-laced main dish, perfect for a special occasion. Steamed Mussels with Vermouth.

Tartiflette Recipe
This Tartiflette recipe originated in Savoie in the French Alps. Easy French main dish of potatoes with bacon and Reblochon cheese.

Tourtiere Recipe
This tourtiere recipe features ground beef, ground pork, Cognac, herbs, and spices. French Canadian meat pie recipe.

Tuna Nicoise Tartine Recipe
This tuna Nicoise recipe features tuna, aioli, Nicoise olives, and hardboiled eggs. Tuna salad sandwiches with eggs.

Shrimp Gratin Recipe
This shrimp gratin recipe features shrimp, shallots, herbs, and parmesan cheese.

Venison Stew Recipe
This easy venison stew recipe features vegetables, beef stock, red wine, and herbs. Marinated venison stew recipe.

Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Cheesy egg pie filled with crumbled bacon and just a touch of grated nutmeg is the heirloom quiche recipe from the Lorraine region. French quiche from Lorraine.

Stuffed Bresse Chicken Recipe
This stuffed Bresse chicken recipe features bone-in chicken breasts, julienned vegetables, butter, and red wine. Stuffed Bresse chicken in red wine sauce.

Wine-Poached Salmon With Black Truffles Recipe
This wine-poached salmon with black truffles recipe features creamy truffle sauce and classic poached salmon. French main dish with salmon and truffles.

Zewelwai Recipe
This Zewelwai recipe - an onion tart - is full of soft, tangy onions and a hint of nutmeg. Alsatian onion quiche recipe. Onion tart recipe.

Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Tart Recipe - Sundried Tomato and Asparagus...
Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Tart Recipe - Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Spinach and Bacon Tart Recipe - Spinach and Bacon Quiche Recipe
Spinach and Bacon Tart Recipe - Spinach and Bacon Quiche Recipe

Venison Medallions in Red Wine Sauce Recipe
This venison medallions in red wine sauce recipe features venison tenderloin and a red wine cream sauce.

Venison Tourtiere Recipe
This tourtiere recipe features venison, ground pork, vegetables, Cognac, herbs, and spices. Venison meat pie recipe.

Venison Burgundy Recipe
This traditional venison Burgundy recipe features red wine, Cognac, vegetables, herbs, and a pearl onion and mushroom garnish. Venison and red wine stew recipe.

Roquefort and Caramelized Onion Tart Recipe
This Roquefort and caramelized onion tart features blue cheese, caramelized onions, cream, eggs, and pastry. Roquefort cheese and onion tart recipe.

Vegetable Tart Recipe
This vegetable tart features onions, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, cream, eggs, and pastry. French vegetable quiche recipe.

Showstopping Main Dish Recipes
These showstopping main dish recipes feature beef, seafood, poultry, and vegetarian entrees. Special occasion main dishes.

Venison Recipes
These venison recipes feature various cuts of deer meat used in main dishes, savory pastries, and stew. Game recipes.

Spinach Soufflé Recipe
Try this spinach soufflé recipe for a delicious, elegant meal. Soufflé with spinach.

Winter Vegetable Ragout Recipe
This winter vegetable ragout recipe features carrots, butternut squash, red onions, cabbage, turnips, wine, and herbs. Winter vegetable stew recipe.

Spring Quiche Recipes
These spring quiche recipes feature asparagus, leeks, spinach, herbs, artichokes, and other spring produce. Spring quiches.

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