1. Steak frites
Voila – this simple, yet impressive recipe is inspired by French bistro cuisine.
2. Chicken confit
In this classic confit, the chicken is salted and seasoned with herbs, then slowly cooked in olive oil to make it rich and tender.
3. French onion soup
See out the winter with this fragrant French onion soup. Don’t forget the cheesy croutons.
4. Bouillabaisse
This traditional French fish soup is infused with saffron, orange, thyme and chilli.
5. Salmon en papillote
This clever technique of wrapping fish in paper before cooking ensures that all the moisture and flavours are locked in.
6. Quiche Lorraine
This quiche Lorraine is one of the most popular recipes on taste.com.au. Originally quiche Lorraine was an open custard pie with smoked bacon. It is only the more modern versions that add cheese to the mix.
7. Croque monsieur
Only in France could the humble cheese and ham toastie be turned into a gourmet fare. Add a poached or fried egg on top to turn it into the equally stylish croque madame.
8. Boeuf bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon is a great example of budget cuts of meat being turned into stylish haute cuisine. For authenticity, be sure to use a Burgundian pinot noir for this recipe.
9. Cassoulet
Cassoulet is one of the great classics of French cooking, of which there are three regional variations. Over time the differences between them have become blurred and their ingredients debated. The crust is also contentious, with traditionalists insisting that it should be broken into the stew seven times during cooking.
10. Lamb shank navarin
Navarin is a French lamb ragout (or stew). The lamb is cooked low and slow until it melts in the mouth.
11. Hazelnut dacquoise
With layers of nutty meringue and rich whipped filling, the classic French cake dacquoise – pronounced dah-kwahz- is so impressive.
12. Frangipane tart
This French style tart has a fruity twist. Top it off with salted caramel sauce for a dessert everyone will love.
13. Tarte tatin
Was this creation the result of a mistake in the kitchen or did the Tatin sisters plan on baking their apple tart upside down? We’ll never know the real story butwith a buttery base, rich fillings, caramelised fruits and lashings of syrup, this sweet tart is in a class of its own.
14. Souffle
These light-as-air desserts are nothing short of irresistible.
15. Paris-brest
Cousin to the croquembouche, this custard-frilled choux pastry ring is like a giant chocolate eclair.
