Fabulous French Fare!

The French have one of the richest culinary histories in the world. They've given us great wines, classic bistro fare like steak frites and french onion soup, and don't forget their delicious desserts like crepes and souffle. To honor the great French dishes, we've assembled a start-to-finish menu that'll have you shouting oh-la-la!

While it may seem daunting to prepare an entire French meal at home, that's not the case when you focus on simple & delicious bistro fare as opposed to haute cuisine. The key is to use fresh ingredients and focus on rustic simplicity. And, don't forget to practice your best French accent. Mais oui!

To help you assemble a well-rounded French menu, we fired up the FoodPair search engine and found the best French dishes from across the Web.


The French 75 Cocktail
This classic cocktail is a great way to get into a French state of mind.
Ingredients in this recipe: lemon juice, powdered sugar, lemon peel, Champagne, gin

Classic French Bread
Warm bread with butter is a nice starter and will help you sop up all the great French sauces.
Ingredients in this recipe: salt, water, active dry yeast, bread flour

Green Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
A rustic side salad is the perfect accompaniment.
Ingredients in this recipe: mustard, romaine lettuce, sugar, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil

French Onion Soup
Everyone will swoon over this hearty & cheesy French classic.
Ingredients in this recipe: butter, onion, sugar, salt, vegetable stock, Gruyere cheese, peppercorns, cognac, baguette

Simple Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin
Who knew it was easy to make tender & juicy chicken in a rich red wine sauce?
Ingredients in this recipe: garlic, bacon, butter, carrot, mushrooms, thyme, salt, black pepper, all-purpose flour, chicken thigh, red wine, chicken broth, yellow onion

French Apple Tart
The beautiful layering of the apple slices makes this tart a show-stopper!
Ingredients in this recipe: butter, lemon juice, sugar, lemon zest, pie crust, brandy, Granny Smith apple, apricot jam, McIntosh apple

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