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.
Baeckeoffe Recipe
This Baeckeoffe recipe from Alsace is a hearty lamb and potato stew. Baeckeoffe, a French main course from Alsace.
This Baeckeoffe recipe from Alsace is a hearty lamb and potato stew. Baeckeoffe, a French main course from Alsace.
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.
This traditional beef Burgundy recipe features red wine, Cognac, vegetables, herbs, and a pearl onion and mushroom garnish. Boeuf Bourguignon recipe.
Braised Halibut Provencal Recipe
This authentic halibut Provencal is a quick and easy way to impress your dinner guests. It features halibut, shallots, fennel, tomatoes, olives, and fresh sage. Classic halibut Provencal.
This authentic halibut Provencal is a quick and easy way to impress your dinner guests. It features halibut, shallots, fennel, tomatoes, olives, and fresh sage. Classic halibut Provencal.
Brive Style Braised Rabbit Recipe
This Brive style braised rabbit recipe features rabbit, tomatoes, mushrooms, and shallots. Brive style rabbit stew recipe.
This Brive style braised rabbit recipe features rabbit, tomatoes, mushrooms, and shallots. Brive style rabbit stew recipe.
Catalonian Meatballs Recipe
This Catalonian meatballs recipe features beef and pork meatballs in a traditional Catalan sauce. Catalonian meatballs in sauce.
This Catalonian meatballs recipe features beef and pork meatballs in a traditional Catalan sauce. Catalonian meatballs in sauce.
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.
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 and Sausage Cassoulet Recipe
This chicken and sausage cassoulet features chicken, sausage, white beans, herbs, and tomatoes. Cassoulet with chicken and sausage.
This chicken and sausage cassoulet features chicken, sausage, white beans, herbs, and tomatoes. Cassoulet with chicken and sausage.
Chicken Basquaise Recipe
This easy chicken with bell peppers recipe features chicken, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and ham. Chicken Basquaise. Poulet Basquaise recipe.
This easy chicken with bell peppers recipe features chicken, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and ham. Chicken Basquaise. Poulet Basquaise recipe.
Chicken in Cream Sauce Recipe
This chicken in cream sauce recipe features chicken browned in butter and then braised with wine, thyme, and creme fraiche. Poulet a la creme. Volaille a la creme.
This chicken in cream sauce recipe features chicken browned in butter and then braised with wine, thyme, and creme fraiche. Poulet a la creme. Volaille a la creme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Confit Byaldi Recipe
This confit byaldi recipe features fresh squash, tomatoes, herbs and garlic. Ratatouille byaldi recipe.
This confit byaldi recipe features fresh squash, tomatoes, herbs and garlic. Ratatouille byaldi recipe.
Coq au Vin Recipe
Try this coq au vin recipe for a hearty dinner. Chicken stewed in wine.
Try this coq au vin recipe for a hearty dinner. Chicken stewed in wine.
Coquilles Saint-Jacques Recipe
Try this recipe for Coquilles Saint-Jacques next time you have guests coming for dinner. It’s a classic French recipe and it’s absolutely delicious! Sautéed scallops with spices.
Try this recipe for Coquilles Saint-Jacques next time you have guests coming for dinner. It’s a classic French recipe and it’s absolutely delicious! Sautéed scallops with spices.
Crab Quiche Recipe
This special crab quiche recipe is accented with salty-sweet crab meat, fresh herbs, and two cheeses. French quiche with crab.
This special crab quiche recipe is accented with salty-sweet crab meat, fresh herbs, and two cheeses. French quiche with crab.
Daube de Boeuf Provencal Recipe
This daube de boeuf Provencal recipe features beef, vegetables, herbs, orange zest, olives, and wine. Provencal beef stew.
This daube de boeuf Provencal recipe features beef, vegetables, herbs, orange zest, olives, and wine. Provencal beef stew.
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.
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.
Easy Beef Burgundy Recipe
This beef Burgundy recipe features mirepoix, beef, red wine, and herbs. Easy beef Burgundy. Easy beef Bourguignon.
This beef Burgundy recipe features mirepoix, beef, red wine, and herbs. Easy beef Burgundy. Easy beef Bourguignon.
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.
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.
Epoisses Cheese and Apple Tart Recipe
This Epoisses cheese and apple tart recipe features Epoisses cheese, apples, and ham in pate brisee. Tarte a la Epoisses et aux pommes.
This Epoisses cheese and apple tart recipe features Epoisses cheese, apples, and ham in pate brisee. Tarte a la Epoisses et aux pommes.
Fish with Toasted Pecan Butter Sauce Recipe
This fish with toasted pecan butter sauce recipe features a homemade, savory pecan butter sauce and crispy Cajun trout, fried to perfection. Trout in toasted pecan butter sauce recipe.
This fish with toasted pecan butter sauce recipe features a homemade, savory pecan butter sauce and crispy Cajun trout, fried to perfection. Trout in toasted pecan butter sauce recipe.
Flemish Beef Stew Recipe
This hearty Flemish beef stew recipe is the Belgian national dish. Carbonnades Flamandes.
This hearty Flemish beef stew recipe is the Belgian national dish. Carbonnades Flamandes.
French Seafood Recipes
Seafood is one of French cuisine’s more elegant offerings. Done properly, fish and shellfish present a matchlessly delicate texture and an exquisite fresh flavor. Good quality fresh fish provides a delicious backdrop for any number of seasonings or sauces, from light and mild to rich and spicy. French seafood recipes can range from a simple wine-braised fillet to a rustic backcountry Cajun fish…
Seafood is one of French cuisine’s more elegant offerings. Done properly, fish and shellfish present a matchlessly delicate texture and an exquisite fresh flavor. Good quality fresh fish provides a delicious backdrop for any number of seasonings or sauces, from light and mild to rich and spicy. French seafood recipes can range from a simple wine-braised fillet to a rustic backcountry Cajun fish…
Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken
This garlic herb roasted chicken recipe features shaved garlic, herbs, mixed vegetables, and chicken. Garlic herb roasted chicken.
This garlic herb roasted chicken recipe features shaved garlic, herbs, mixed vegetables, and chicken. Garlic herb roasted chicken.
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.
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.
Grilled Sardines Recipe
This grilled sardines recipe features marinated, grilled sardines and a sautéed tomato-fennel garnish. Grilled sardines with tomato marinade recipe.
This grilled sardines recipe features marinated, grilled sardines and a sautéed tomato-fennel garnish. Grilled sardines with tomato marinade recipe.
Lemon Sage Chicken Recipe
This lemon sage chicken recipe features chicken marinated in lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and fresh sage. Lemon sage marinated chicken recipe.
This lemon sage chicken recipe features chicken marinated in lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and fresh sage. Lemon sage marinated chicken recipe.
Lobster in Calvados Butter Recipe
This lobster in Calvados butter recipe features oven-cooked lobster, butter, and Calvados apple brandy. Homard au Calvados.
This lobster in Calvados butter recipe features oven-cooked lobster, butter, and Calvados apple brandy. Homard au Calvados.
Oyster Fritters Recipe
This oyster fritters recipe features fresh oysters deep-fried in a sparkling wine batter. Beignets D’Huitres au vin recipe.
This oyster fritters recipe features fresh oysters deep-fried in a sparkling wine batter. Beignets D’Huitres au vin recipe.
Pot au Feu Recipe
This pot au feu recipe features beef, aromatic vegetables and seasonings, and croutes spread with marrow. Classic pot au feu.
This pot au feu recipe features beef, aromatic vegetables and seasonings, and croutes spread with marrow. Classic pot au feu.
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.
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.
Ratatouille Nicoise Recipe
This ratatouille Nicoise recipe features butternut squash, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and capers. Ratatouille Nicoise.
This ratatouille Nicoise recipe features butternut squash, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and capers. Ratatouille Nicoise.
Ratatouille Recipe
This ratatouille recipe is a delicious herbed vegetarian entrée from Nice, France. French vegetable stew.
This ratatouille recipe is a delicious herbed vegetarian entrée from Nice, France. French vegetable stew.
Ratatouille, Five Ways
Try these creative ratatouille serving suggestions for your next meal. Ratatouille recipes with serving suggestions.
Try these creative ratatouille serving suggestions for your next meal. Ratatouille recipes with serving suggestions.
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.
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.
Try this roasted lemon rosemary chicken recipe for a delicious French main course. Roasted chicken with lemon and rosemary.
Roasted Maple Orange Glazed Turkey Recipe
This roasted maple orange glazed turkey recipe from Canada is perfect for a large family get-together. Roasted turkey with maple and orange glaze.
This roasted maple orange glazed turkey recipe from Canada is perfect for a large family get-together. Roasted turkey with maple and orange glaze.
Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille Recipe
This roasted vegetable ratatouille recipe features eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Roasted ratatouille recipe.
This roasted vegetable ratatouille recipe features eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Roasted ratatouille recipe.
Roasted Vegetables with Aioli Recipe
This roasted vegetables with aioli recipe features seasonal vegetables and a flavored, traditional aioli. Aioli and roasted vegetables.
This roasted vegetables with aioli recipe features seasonal vegetables and a flavored, traditional aioli. Aioli and roasted vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
Spinach and Onion Quiche Recipe
This spinach and onion quiche recipe makes a lovely entrée. Quiche with spinach and onion.
This spinach and onion quiche recipe makes a lovely entrée. Quiche with spinach and onion.
Spinach Soufflé Recipe
Try this spinach soufflé recipe for a delicious, elegant meal. Soufflé with spinach.
Try this spinach soufflé recipe for a delicious, elegant meal. Soufflé with spinach.
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.
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.
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.
This Tartiflette recipe originated in Savoie in the French Alps. Easy French main dish of potatoes with bacon and Reblochon cheese.
Tomato Tarte Tatin Recipe
This tomato tarte Tatin recipe features plum tomatoes, caramelized red wine vinegar, and herbs. Individual tomato tarte Tatin.
This tomato tarte Tatin recipe features plum tomatoes, caramelized red wine vinegar, and herbs. Individual tomato tarte Tatin.
Tourtiere Recipe
This tourtiere recipe features ground beef, ground pork, Cognac, herbs, and spices. French Canadian meat pie 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.
This tuna Nicoise recipe features tuna, aioli, Nicoise olives, and hardboiled eggs. Tuna salad sandwiches with eggs.
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.
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.
This Zewelwai recipe - an onion tart - is full of soft, tangy onions and a hint of nutmeg. Alsatian onion quiche recipe. Onion tart recipe.