French Recipes

This is the mirror-like finish that makes professional French pastries so breathtaking. While ganache can be a glaze, a true glaçage is […]

There’s a moment in every baker’s journey when they first make ganache and realizes: “Oh, this is magic.” This simple

This is the buttercream of my dreams. Silky, not too sweet, and packed with real coffee flavor, it’s the perfect

In French patisserie, a soaking syrup is the secret to a moist, flavorful cake. This coffee syrup is a simple

There’s something magical about a well-made Joconde. This almond sponge is the workhorse of French patisserie—incredibly thin, flexible, and with

I’ll never forget the first time I successfully pulled off a Coq au Vin. My tiny apartment kitchen was filled

This is sunshine in a pot. A classic French fricassée is a white stew where the chicken is poached, not

This is the most dramatic and surprisingly simple way to roast a chicken you will ever encounter. Encasing a whole

If Coq au Vin is the sophisticated older sibling, Poulet au Cidre is its charming, rustic cousin from Normandy. This

If I had to pick one recipe that embodies the spirit of simple, family-style French bistro cooking, this might be