14 Savory French Recipes - When You Want to Feel a Little Fancy But Don't Have Much Time (2024)

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Think French cooking is complicated? It doesn't have to be! These recipes come together easily and are incredibly delicious.

If you want to feel a little fancy, with minimal effort, these recipes are for you! French-inspired cooking doesn't have to be difficult.

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These are some of our favorite, savory French recipes that are great for any occasion. With everything from the best bistro salad to quiches and stews, there's something for everyone. Make them ahead of time and enjoy the flavors of France from your very own home. Bon appétit!

Classic French Bistro Salad

This simpleClassic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy") - with minimal effort on your part.

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Pumpkin Jam (Confiture De Citrouille)

If you've never had the pleasure of tasting pumpkin jam, you've missed out on something incredibly delicious! No worries though, you can make it yourself in less than 30 minutes!

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Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches

These Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or casual dinners. They're easy to make and come together quickly but taste like a labor of love! I love that you can prepare them ahead then bake just before serving!

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French Mustard Chicken Breasts (Poulet à la Moutarde Française)

This French Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe will make you feel like a fancy chef, but it comes together quickly and can be prepped in advance. You'll want to eat the luxurious mustard sauce like it's soup!

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Classic Quiche Lorraine with Prosciutto

This super easy Classic Quiche Lorraine with its creamy, tender custard filling, ribbons of thinly sliced prosciutto and crisp, flaky super-easy crust is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and makes fabulous leftovers! The crust is a refrigerated store-bought crust but we include a few tricks to make it look and taste like homemade, no blind baking needed!

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Beef Bourguinon Meatballs (Boulettes de Bœuf Bourguignon)

Want to feel a little fancy without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen? These make-ahead Beef Bourguinon Meatballs are outrageously delicious, work well for entertaining and will make an ordinary day quite special!

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Make-Ahead Bacon Wrapped Green Beans (Haricots Verts Enrobés de Bacon)

These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are extraordinarily delicious and, even better, they can be prepped a day in advance for easy entertaining!

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French Tomato Basil Ricotta Tart

With a super simple, press-in crust, a ricotta parmesan filling and a juicy tomato basil topping, this French Tomato Ricotta Tart will have everyone begging for more!

French Lentil Soup (Vegetarian or with Chicken)

This French Lentil Soup is loaded with great nutrition, but it's also bursting with fabulous flavor. Keep it vegetarian or add bites of super tender chicken!

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Butternut Bacon Spinach Quiche

Looking for a delicious way to celebrate fall?This Butternut Bacon Spinach Quiche is so easy (with a store-bought crust and no parbaking) and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Provencal Beef Stew (Daube)

Beef Daube, aka Provencal Beef Stew! With red wine and herbs, it's slow roasted till the beef is super tender and so delicious!

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Easy Zucchini Summer Quiche

This easy summer quiche loaded with fresh corn, smoky bacon, parmesan cheese and thinly sliced zucchini makes a fabulous entree for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Make Ahead Beef Bourguignon

This Make Ahead Beef Bourguignon with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef is crazy delicious, inexpensive and economical!

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French Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts

These Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts are deliciousand the perfect tart for your next get-together. The crust is so versatile!

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  1. Sandi Ownby says

    I made your Beef Bourguignon last night and the Zucchini quiche earlier this summer. Delish! Your recipes are always winners!

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14 Savory French Recipes - When You Want to Feel a Little Fancy But Don't Have Much Time (2024)

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What is a complicated French dish? ›

One of the most complicated and iconic French recipes is "Duck à l'Orange," also known as "Canard à l'Orange." This dish involves preparing a whole duck, creating a rich orange sauce, and combining complex flavors.

What is France's signature dish? ›

Pot-au-Feu, France's National Dish | History Today.

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The 10 most famous french foods over the world are:
  • Croissant.
  • Baguette.
  • Coq au vin.
  • Ratatouille.
  • Boeuf bourguignon.
  • Quiche Lorraine.
  • Escargots.
  • French onion soup.

What is the most French thing to eat? ›

Most common French dishes in a nutshell:
  • Moules frites. This dish consists of mussels and French fries. ...
  • Cassoulet. Cassoulet is a dish that originates from Southwestern France. ...
  • Steak-frites. Steak-frites consists of a piece of steak served with French fries. ...
  • Boeuf Bourguignon. ...
  • Raclette. ...
  • Coq au Vin. ...
  • Pot au feu. ...
  • Salade Niçoise.

What are 3 staple foods of France? ›

Baguettes and other breads, meat, and cheese comprise the main basis of meals throughout the country, and each component has its own rich history and etiquette. Today, bread remains at the core of many meals, and bakers even bake twice per day to ensure there are fresh loaves for both lunch and dinner.

What do the French eat with almost every meal? ›

Etiquette for French dining
  • The French always eat bread with a meal.
  • A bowl of lettuce served after the entrée (starter) is common.
  • If there is a cheese course and a desert, the cheese course always comes first and no surprise cheese is eaten with bread, not with biscuits.

What is the most classic French dish? ›

Boeuf Bourguignon

A firm favorite, this delicious red wine based beef stew is always a winner with our family.

What is the hardest French dish to cook? ›

Soufflé Devilish dish: A fluffy, baked egg dish that looks as beautiful and light as it tastes, deriving from the French "to puff up" (exactly what it should do in the oven).

What is a finger food called in French? ›

Hors d'œuvre in French literally means 'outside the work', that is "not part of the ordinary set of courses in a meal". In practice, it is a dish which stands on its own as a snack or supports the main course.

What do French people like to snack on? ›

Yogurt, fromage blanc, fruits, and cereal bars are all popular snacks in France. However, not all French kids eat a healthy goûter. Nutella or chocolate with bread is a common snack which isn't the most healthy. And then there are les danettes, the most popular crème dessert in France.

What is a bite sized appetizer in French? ›

Amuse-bouche - Wikipedia.

What are 10 famous French foods? ›

Top 10 French foods – with recipes
  • Soupe à l'oignon. Make your own soupe à l'oignon.
  • Coq au vin. Make your own coq au vin.
  • Cassoulet. Make your own cassoulet.
  • Bœuf bourguignon. Make your own bœuf bourguignon.
  • Chocolate soufflé Make your own chocolate soufflé
  • Flamiche. Make your own flamiche.
  • Confit de canard. ...
  • Salade Niçoise.

What are the most famous French dishes? ›

Most common French dishes in a nutshell:
  • Steak-frites. ...
  • Boeuf Bourguignon. ...
  • Raclette. ...
  • Coq au Vin. ...
  • Pot au feu. ...
  • Salade Niçoise. ...
  • Ratatouille. ...
  • Confit de canard. Confit de canard is a duck dish that's prepared in a special way which allows for the meat to be extremely tender, flavorful and last for long periods of time.

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