Easy French Food, Recipes, Culture

Is there any such thing as easy French food? Of course!

French cooking isn't all complicated. In fact most of the cooking that goes on day-to-day in a typical French kitchen is quite simple. There are no special techniques for you to master to produce mouth watering entrees, satisfying main courses, or luscious desserts.

With the simple French recipes, techniques and food information you find here, you can learn to eat like the French by:

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Choosing the best ingredients
Preparing elegant French food with little hassle
Presenting your creations in beautiful ways
Aiming for balance in your overall meal plan
And most importantly sitting down to eat with good company and a joyful attitude, a very important aspect of French culture.

On Easy French Food you will find a large selection of easy French recipes that emphasize quality, healthy ingredients. Some people love the fussiness of French cooking, but maybe you don't have the time or inclination to use five pots to prepare one sauce.

Get all of the oo-la-la without all of the mess and save yourself a few calories along the way.

In the process of making these French recipes easy for you, I've eliminated some of the fat that just isn't needed (half a pound of butter to cook one chicken is surely a bit overboard). I can't promise you that they are fat free - it just wouldn't be French food if it was.

However, Easy French Food definitely emphasizes healthy eating.

An unexpected plus of adapting French recipes to your busy lifestyle is that it may help you stay slender! It is remarkable that the French usually do not have problems with their weight. How do they do that?

The secret I believe is that the French ENJOY their food. Why not you?

Coup de Coeur

This wonderful little demitasse cup will keep your coffee warm longer thanks to its double walled design. Espresso coffee cups can also make great little dishes for serving dessert or verrines.

Recent French Recipes

Beet Salad Recipe

Bacon, Comté cheese, and walnut oil get together with beets for a tasty and satisfying first course or even main dish salad.

Rum Chocolate Cake Recipe

These yummy little squares called les pavés have just the right amount of punch.

Cauliflower Casserole

Pureed cauliflower mixes it up with creamy mascarpone cheese and just the right amount of garlic.

Recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms

This tasty little recipe goes together very quickly. You could serve it as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to various main dishes, in particular simply grilled fish, poultry and meats. The recipe is infinitely adaptable so let your creativity loose with this one.
Peach Melba Recipe

A glorious combination of vanilla ice cream, peaches, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and toasted almonds. A quick and elegant French dessert.

Fried Cheese Recipe

Breaded and fried brie cheese served with two succulent and very easy sauces. makes a wonderful warm appetizer.

Raspberry Sauce Recipe

A yummy fruit coulis with a little crème de cassis punch. Great poured on top of any number of desserts

Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Make this with round or oblong squash for a tasty main dish that uses ground beef.

Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Estouffade Provencale gives incredible flavor for little effort. The secret is in a long slow cooking. Serve with polenta for a great combination.

Crab Quiche Recipe

This quiche recipe uses canned crab combined with gently sauteed leeks, shredded cheese and creme fraiche.

lentil tomato soup Braised Beef Recipe

Boeuf aux carottes is a popular French dish that requires next to no effort. Stew beef cooks slowly to tender perfection.

Cucumber Salad Recipe

Two takes on this popular recipe, often served as an accompaniment to grilled foods. One is a sweet and sour version and the other a creamy cucumber salad.

Poached Pears in Wine Sauce