F&W’s Ultimate Guide To French Recipes

Here, classic French dishes and cutting-edge techniques from star chefs.

Favorite French Recipes

Chicken Dijon

Melissa Clark likes using only drumsticks in this mustardy stew—thickened with tangy crème fraîche—so that all the meat cooks at the same rate.
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Crêpes Suzette

Jacques Pépin finds it easier to prepare this dessert largely in advance when entertaining. He flambés the liquor in front of his dinner guests and pours it over the platter of crêpes while still flaming.
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Potatoes Lyonnaise with Lemon and Chile

For April Bloomfield, these crisp potatoes and caramelized onions are “the ultimate home fry.” She perfected this version by adding chopped garlic, lemon juice and crushed red pepper.
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Duck à l’Orange

Jacques Pépin cooks the ducks until they’re well done, which results in the crispiest skin and best flavor.
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