Here is a complete list of recipes from France featured in Chef Wars and their ingredients.
You may find more recipes at the Category Page here.
French cooking is a personal preference for Anna Wintourmelon.
Name | English Name | Type | Tags | Ingredients | Description |
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Andouillette | French Pig Intestine Sausage | Meat | Meaty, Earthy, Hearty | Offal, Onion, Pork, Sausage, Wine | This coarse-grained sausage is made with tripe, pork, onion and other seasonings. It's served with onions in a red wine sauce. |
Baeckeoffe | Alsatian Meat Stew | Stew | Winter, Meaty, Fusion | Mutton, Juniper Berry, Wine, Beef, Pork | Both German and French, this Alsatian dish mixes potatoes, onions and cubed meats in a casserole. It's marinated overnight in white wine and juniper berries! |
Blanquette De Veau | French Veal Ragout | Meat | Creamy, Aromatic, Earthy | Veal, Celery, Cream, Onion, Carrot | Blanquette is a French technique of stewing meat in stock and aromatic flavors. This dish mixes veal and cream and a mirepoix of roughly cut veggies! |
Boeuf Bourguignon | Beef Bourguignon | Meat | Earthy, Home, Meaty | Beef, Mushroom, Onion, Wine, Thyme | One of the most classic French stews, wine from France's Burgundy region infuses the beef with a deep, earthy flavor. |
Boudin Noir Aux Pommes | Blood Sausage with Apples | Meat | Fruity, Meaty, Hearty | Apple, Blood Sausage, Potato, Butter | This French blood sausage has a rich, meaty flavor and a sanguine tang. Best served with sauteed apples to cut through the richness. |
Bouillabaisse | Provencal Fish Soup | Soup | Sea, Luxury, Mediterranean | Fish, Lobster, Saffron, Thyme, Mayonnaise | In this classic soup, at least three kinds of fish are cooked with shellfish, herbs and vegetables. Slices of country bread with saffron-garlic mayonnaise are floated on top. |
Bûche de Noël | Yule Log | Cake | Sweet, Festive, Winter | Egg, Sugar, Cream, Butter, Chocolate | This Christmas dessert is enjoyed in French-speaking regions! It's a genoise or sponge cake with choco buttercream, made to resemble a Yule log! |
Cassoulet | French Meat and Bean Casserole | Stew | Meaty, Hearty, Winter | Duck, Sausage, Beans, Pork, Thyme | This ultra-rich, slow-cooked casserole from the south of France combines various meats with haricot blancs or white beans. |
Cheese Soufflé | Cake | Breakfast, Luxury, Cheesy | Flour, Egg, Milk, Butter, Cheese | Meaning 'to breathe', souffles are lightly baked cakes invented in early 18th-century France. This savory one is made of cheese. | |
Chocolate Éclair | Pastry | Creamy, Sweet, Romantic | Chocolate, Flour, Custard, Sugar | In this popular pastry, choux dough is piped with luxurious chocolate custard and topped with icing. | |
Chocolate Soufflé | Chocolate Souffle | Cake | Luxury, Sweet, Romantic | Flour, Egg, Milk, Sugar, Chocolate | Meaning 'to breathe', souffles are lightly baked cakes invented in early 18th-century France, This luscious one is made of chocolate. |
Choucroute Garnie | Alsatian Sausage and Sauerkraut | Meat | Winter, Hearty, Sour | Sausage, Pork, Sauerkraut, Wine, Juniper Berry | Often eaten during the winter time, this rustic Alsatian dish combines sauerkraut, sausage, charcuterie, and potatoes. |
Clafoutis | French Cherry Flan | Dessert | Creamy, Fruity, Summer | Cherry, Custard, Sugar, Vanilla | Some say it's a flan, others, a thick crepe-like batter. Whatever it is, this delicate French cherry batter cake is a delight for the senses! |
Coquilles Saint-Jacques | Gratinéed Scallops | Seafood | Sea, Cheesy, Pub Grub | Scallops, Mushroom, Wine, Cheese, Cream | Scallops are poached in white wine, placed atop a purée of mushrooms, covered with a creamy cheese sauce, and finally gratinéed. Whew! |
Clapassade | Clapassade of Lamb | Meat | Earthy, Meaty, Aromatic | Lamb, Honey, Olive, Anise, Onion | This aromatic lamb stew originates from Montpellier, where it is cooked with licorice and honey. The taste is both sweet and savory. |
Confit de Canard | Duck Confit | Meat | Meaty, Greasy, Romantic | Animal Fat, Apple, Cabbage, Duck, Wine | Duck legs are cured in herb-laced salt, then roasted until crisp. Served with red cabbage braised with apple and wine. |
Coq au Vin | Chicken Braised in Wine | Meat | Hearty, Earthy, Aromatic | Bacon, Chicken, Mushroom, Thyme, Wine | Legends date this dish to Ancient Gaul and Julius Caesar. This French classic braises chicken in Burgundy, lardons and mushrooms. |
Crème Brûlée | Dessert | Creamy, Sweet, Romantic | Custard, Sugar, Vanilla | In this classic French dessert, smooth, vanilla-flavored custard is contrasted with a layer of 'burnt' caramel. | |
Crépe | Pancake | Tea Time, Sweet, Summer | Butter, Egg, Flour, Milk, Sugar | These versatile French-style pancakes can be dressed with sweet or savory toppings, and can be enjoyed any time of day! | |
Crépe Suzette | Pancake | Fruity, Luxury, Sweet | Butter, Orange, Spirit, Sugar, Flour | This elevated crepe is Flambéd with sugar, butter, orange juice and Grand Marnier, until the resulting sauce is beautifully caramelized. | |
Croissants aux Amandes | Almond Croissant | Pastry | Sweet, Breakfast, Nutty | Flour, Butter, Milk, Sugar, Almond | There's nothing better than a buttery croissant... except one that's been rebaked with frangipane and dusted with confectioner's sugar and almond slices. |
Croque-madame | French Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Egg | Sandwich | Cheesy, Luxury, Tea Time | Bread, Ham, Cheese, Bechamel, Egg | If Croque-monsieur is a leveled up ham and cheese sandwich, the Croque-madame is the final boss! It's Croque-monsieurr with a silky, fried egg! |
Croque-monsieur | French Ham and Cheese Sandwich | Sandwich | Cheesy, Street, Tea Time | Bread, Cheese, Ham, Bechamel | The French know food! This ham and cheese sandwich is made with slightly sugared brioche, then topped with bechamel and more cheese before baked! |
Daube | Beef Daube | This earthy Provençal stew braises prime beef in red wine, vegetables and - in this variant - a bit of orange peel. | |||
Escargot | Meat | Earthy, Luxury, Romantic | Butter, Garlic, Parsley, Snail, Wine | Land snails are cooked in garlic butter and white wine before being placed back into their shells for serving. | |
Flammekueche | Cheese, Onion and Bacon Tart | Pizza | Home, Cheesy, Winter | Flour, Sour Cream, Onion, Bacon, Ricotta | Translated ' flame cake', this Alsatian crowd pleaser is a thin bread dough covered with white cheese, crème fraîche, onions and lardons. |
Flaugnarde | French Fruit Flan | Dessert | Fruity, Creamy, Summer | Blueberry, Custard, Apple, Sugar, Pear | Fruits such as apples, pears and blueberries are covered in a thick flan-like batter, then dusted with confectioner's sugar. |
Foie de Veau à la Lyonnaise | Veal Liver and Onions | Meat | Pub Grub, Meaty, Home | Offal, Veal, Butter, Onion, Thyme | In this hearty country dish, onions are first sweated with herbs and the caramelized. The mixture is then spooned over seared calf's liver. |
Fondue Savoyarde | Cheese | Luxury, Cheesy, Winter | Cheese, Nutmeg, Truffle, Wine, Bread | A favorite in France's trendy ski resorts, this fondue combines Gruyere and a dry, Savoyard white wine. This version has been elevated with shaved black truffles. | |
Fraisier | French Strawberry Cake | Cake | Fruity, Tea Time, Luxury | Strawberry, Flour, Almond, Spirit, Cream | in this elegant French dessert, kirsch-infused crème mousseline and fresh strawberries are sandwiched between Genoise or almond sponge cakes! |
Galette Complète | Galette with egg, Ham and Cheese | Pancake | Cheesy, Meaty, Breakfast | Buckwheat, Egg, Ham, Cheese, Butter | Galettes are pancakes made of buckwheat. This version includes ham, Emmental, and an egg cooked on the galette. |
Galette Saucisse | Sausage Galette | Pancake | Street, Meaty, Breakfast | Buckwheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sausage | Galettes are pancakes made of buckwheat. This version includes a sausage wrapped inside! |
Garbure | French Ham and Cabbage Soup | Soup | Aromatic, Home, Hearty | Beans, Cabbage, Ham, Stock, Thyme | This hearty soup from southwestern France is loaded with vegetables, sweet Savoy cabbage, haricot blancs and smoky bacon. |
Gâteau Basque | Basque Cake | Pastry | Tea Time, Nutty, Fruity | Almond, Cherry, Flour, Sugar, Vanilla | This traditional tart from the Pays Basque region of France has an almond flour cake base filled with preserved cherries. |
Gâteau Opera | Opera Cake | Cake | Sweet, Luxury, Tea Time | Chocolate, Flour, Sugar, Almonds, Coffee | This complex almond sponge cake is soaked in coffee, layered with mocha buttercream and ganache, and glazed with tempered chocolate, |
Gibassier | Anise and Orange Loaf | Bread | Tea Time, Fruity, Aromatic | Anise, Orange, Candied Fruits, Flower, Flour | It's a traditional Provençal bread made with fruited olive oil and scented with anise and orange peel. Aromatic! |
Gigot D'Agneau Pleureur | Crying Lamb | Meat | Aromatic, Hearty, Meaty | Garlic, Lamb, Potato, Thyme, Bay Leaf | This succulent lamb recipe is cooked on a rack, and as it slowly roasts, the drippings 'weep' onto the potatoes below. |
Gougères | Choux Pastry with Cheese | Pastry | Home, Tea Time, Cheesy | Flour, Cheese, Butter, Egg | These airy French cheese puffs make great snacks. Th cheese is grated Gruyere or Comte, and some variants add ham, mushrooms, or nutmeg. |
Gratin Dauphinois | Potatoes | Luxury, Cheesy, Creamy | Cheese, Potato, Sour Cream, Truffle, Butter | This comes from the Dauphiné region of France. It's made with thinly sliced potatoes and crème fraîche baked in a buttered dish, elevated with cheese and truffle! | |
Hachis Parmentier | Mashed Potato and Meat Casserole | Meat | Meaty, Aromatic, Creamy | Beef, Potato, Cheese, Wine, Vinegar | In this iconic dish, mashed potato is combined with diced meat and sauce Lyonnaise. |
Ham and Cheese Croissant | Pastry | Greasy, Cheesy, Breakfast | Butter, Flour, Milk, Ham, Cheese | There's nothing better than a freshly-baked, buttery croissant... except one that's filled with ham and cheese! | |
Lamprey à la Bordelaise | Seafood | Aromatic, Earthy, Surf and Turf | Eel, Ham, Blood, Spirit, Wine | In this dish, lampreys flambéed in cognac are stewed in a wine sauce that includes the fish's own blood. Shallots and lardons are added for an earthier flavor. | |
Macaron | Confection | Sweet, Tea Time, Nutty | Sugar, Almond, Egg, Butter | These colorful, meringue confections are made of egg whites and ground almond, and ganache or flavored cream is sandwiched between two 'cookies'. | |
Madeleines | Cake | Sweet, Tea Time, Home | Almond, Lemon, Sugar, Egg, Flour | These light, tender and buttery genoise cakes are instantly recognizable from their scalloped shells. | |
Magret de Canard | Duck with Honey Orange | Meat | Romantic, Fruity, Meaty | Duck, Honey, Thyme, Orange,Vinegar | A specialty of Bordeaux, the duck is basted in honey, thyme, orange juice and balsamic vinegar and baked for about an hour. |
Mille-feuille | Pastry | Sweet, Romantic, Luxury | Flour, Custard, Sugar, Almond | Literally translated ' a thousand leaves', this classic French dessert has alternating layers of flaky puff pastry and decadent creme patisserie | |
Moules à la Crème Normande | Mussels in Cream | Seafood | Creamy, Aromatic, Sea | Cider, Garlic, Mussels, Parsley, Sour Cream | Plump mussels are cooked in Normandy cider, garlic and cream. Mmm... so seafood-creamy! |
Navarin D'Agneau | Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables | Stew | Summer, Aromatic, Mediterranean | Carrot, Lamb, Potato, Turnip, Wine | This lamb dish celebrates the spring harvest. It combines young, tender lamb with the first of the new season's baby vegetables in a light sauce. |
Oeufs en Meurette | Poached Eggs in Red Wine | Eggs | Home, Winter, Romantic | Egg, Wine, Bacon, Onion, Bread | Sauce meurette' is one of the grand dames of French cooking - combining burgundy red wine, lardons, onions and vegetables. Eggs are poached in this concoction! |
Pain au Chocolat | Pastry | Sweet, Breakfast, Tea Time | Butter, Chocolate, Flour | There's nothing better than a freshly-baked buttery croissant... except one that's filled with thin slices of chocolate! | |
Pan-seared Foie Gras with Figs and Port | Meat | Earthy, Luxury, Fruity | Bread, Fig , Foie Gras, Vinegar, Wine | Foie gras medallions on toast are garnished with browned figs, and drizzled with a port wine reduction sauce. | |
Peach Melba | Dessert | Fruity, Sweet, Romantic | Peach, Raspberry, Ice Cream, Sugar, Almond | This dessert of peaches, raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream is so well-loved! It was invented by French Chef Auguste Escoffier to honor Aussie soprano Nellie Melba! | |
Piperade | Basque Pepper Soup | Soup | Summer, Aromatic, Vegetarian | Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Egg, Paprika | This Basque soup is prepared with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and piment d'Espelette. |
Pissaladière | Caramelized Onion Tart | Pizza | Mediterranean, Surf and Turf, Street | Anchovy, Garlic, Olive, Onion, Flour | This 'pizza' from Nice is topped with caramelized onions, garlic, olives and a pungent anchovy paste that gives the flatbread its distinct flavor. |
Pot-au-feu | French Beef Stew | Stew | Meaty, Home, Aromatic | Beef, Marrow Bone, Carrot, Turnip, Thyme | Literally called 'Pot on Fire', this is one of the most celebrated beef stews in France. This version includes marrow bone and crisp root vegetables. |
Potée Lorraine | Pork, Carrot and Turnip Stew | Stew | Winter, Hearty, Earthy | Pork, Carrot, Turnip, Cabbage, Sausage | Pork, carrots, turnips, leeks and cabbages are simmered for hours in an earthenware pot, before adding sausages and potatoes. |
Poulet a la Comtoise | Chicken Comtoise | Meat | Creamy, Aromatic, Meaty | Chicken, Wine, Sour Cream,Flour , Cheese | In this French dish, plump chicken is stewed in Comté cheese and Crème fraîche. |
Poulet à la Provençale | Chicken Provençale | Meat | Aromatic, Hearty, Mediterranean | Chicken, Bell Pepper, Wine, Tomato, Thyme | In this traditional French stew, chicken is cooked with shallots, garlic, tomatoes and bathed in vermouth and herbes de Provence. |
Poulet Basquaise | Chicken Basquaise | Meat | Summer, Earthy, Fusion | Bell Pepper, Chicken, Garlic, Tomato, Wine | This dish comes from the Basque region is Southwestern France. It's made with a rich sauce of bell peppers, onions and tomato. |
Poulet Marengo | Chicken Marengo | Meat | Earthy, Meaty, Mediterranean | Chicken, Mushroom, Onion Tomato, Wine | This chicken dish was named to honor Napoleon's Battle of Marengo. It originally had eggs and crayfish, but in its present form has neither. |
Poulet rôti à la provençale | Roast Chicken Provencale | Meat | Aromatic, Hearty, Meaty | Chicken, Garlic, Lemon, Onion, Thyme | Chicken thighs are dusted in flour and roasted with shallots, garlic, lemon, vermouth and herbes de Provence. |
Profiterole | Pastry | Sweet, Tea Time, Creamy | Flour, Cream, Sugar, Vanilla, Chocolate | In this delightful dessert, a choux pastry ball is filled with glorious cream, and garnished with chocolate sauce or caramel. | |
Quenelles de Brochet | Pike Quenelles | Seafood | Sea, Aromatic, Creamy | Butter, Egg, Fish, Flour, Milk | Poached pike is creamed with a light egg binding put under a broiler, and served with cream sauce. The result is delicate and fragrant! |
Quiche Alsacienne | Onion Quiche | Pastry | Creamy, Breakfast, Vegetarian | Flour, Egg, Milk, Cream, Onion | It's a simple quiche with onions. |
Quiche au Fromage | Cheese Quiche | Pastry | Breakfast, Creamy, Cheesy | Flour, Cheese, Egg, Milk, Cream | It's a simple quiche with lots of cheese. |
Quiche aux Champignons | Mushroom Quiche | Pastry | Earthy, Vegetarian, Breakfast | Egg, Cream, Mushroom, Flour, Milk | It's a simple quiche with mushrooms. |
Quiche Florentine | Spinach Quiche | Pastry | Breakfast, Creamy, Vegetarian | Flour, Egg, Milk, Cream, Spinach | It's a simple quiche with spinach. |
Quiche Lorraine | Pastry | Creamy, Cheesy, Breakfast | Flour, Egg, Milk, Ham, Cheese | A specialty of the Lorraine region in France, this rustic quiche has a thick custard base with Gruyere and cubed lardons. | |
Quiche Provençal | Tomato Quiche | Pastry | Breakfast, Vegetarian, Summer | Flour, Egg, Milk, Cream, Tomato | It's a simple quiche with tomatoes. |
Ratatouille | Vegetables | Vegetarian, Home, Mediterranean | Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Onion, Tomato, Thyme | This Provençal stew is a specialty of Nice. Tomatoes, eggplants and garden vegetables are gently cooked over low heat. | |
Salade Aveyronnaise | Aveyronnaise Salad | Salad | Cheesy, Nutty, Summer | Bacon, Blue Cheese, Vinegar, Walnut, Leaf Vegetable | This beautiful French Salad has bacon, walnuts and Roquefort cheese, creating a balance of nutty, savory, and creamy! |
Salade Niçoise | Niçoise Salad | Salad | Summer, Sea, Mediterranean | Anchovy, Egg, Olive, Tomato, Tuna | Tuna, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies are dressed with a light vinaigrette. No cooked vegetables are allowed! |
Sole Meunière | Seafood | Aromatic, Sea, Summer | Butter, Fish, Flour, Lemon, Parsley | Dover Sole sees a classic French preparation - drizzled with a lemon and brown butter sauce to enhance the taste and texture. | |
Soupe à l'oignon | French Onion Soup | Soup | Aromatic, | Bread, Cheese, Onion, Wine, Stock | This timeless French soup is world-renowned - braised onions, bread, and melted cheese evoke images of Parisian avenues and brasseries. |
Soupe au Pistou | Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pistou | Soup | Summer, Aromatic, Vegetarian | Basil , Garlic, Olive Oil , Tomato, Beans | Pistou is a
Provençal pesto without pine nuts. This vegetable soup is made with beans, summer veggies, and pasta, with the Pistou stirred in the end. |
Soupe de poisson a la rouille | Fish Soup with Rouille | Soup | Sea, Mediterranean, Luxury | Fish, Tomato, Saffron, Thyme, Mayonnaise | This flavorful Provençal soup is loaded with fish, tomatoes, and herbs, then garnished with saffron and garlicky rouille. |
Steak Tartare | Meat | Meaty, Hearty, Aromatic | Beef, Onion, Capers, Egg, Worcestershire Sauce | First served in French Restaurants in the 20th century, finely chopped raw beef is seasoned with onions, capers, pepper, then topped with a raw egg yolk. | |
Tarte Tatin | French Apple Tart | Pastry | Sweet, Fruity, Tea Time | Apple, Butter, Flour, Sugar | This upside-down apple tart was invented by the Tatin sisters south of Paris. Apples are caramelized in butter and sugar then baked over golden puff pastry |
Tartiflette | Bacon, Potato and Reblochon Gratin | Potatoes | Greasy, Home, Cheesy | Bacon, Cheese, Onion, Potato | This potato dish comes straight out of the French Alps. Potatoes are baked with Reblochon cheese, lardons and onions, until the mixture is super creamy. |
Teurgoule | French Rice Pudding | Dessert | Winter, Creamy, Sweet | Milk, Rice, Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg | A favorite family dish in Normandy, rice is cooked in sweetened milk and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. |
Tourin | French Garlic Soup | Soup | Home, Aromatic, Healthy | Garlic, Onion, Flour, Stock, Egg | In this humble French soup, minced garlic is sauteed until soft and tender, then simmered with stock and drizzled with egg whites. |
Truffade | French Bacon and Potato Cake | Potatoes | Cheesy, Greasy, Home | Potato, Animal Fat, Cheese, Bacon | This Auvergne pancake is made with thinly sliced potatoes, tomme fraîche and lardons, then gently cooked on goose fat. |