Recipes Comfort Food Easy French Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on May 1, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Johnny Valiant French cooking doesn't have to be complicated. From ratatouille to chocolate mousse, we've got you covered with these easy French recipes. 01 of 05 Speedy Ratatouille with Goat Cheese Johnny Valiant In traditional ratatouille, vegetables simmer together until they're falling-apart tender. Here, Melissa Clark cooks them quickly in batches, so they retain their flavor and texture. Get the Recipe 02 of 05 Extra-Creamy Chocolate Mousse © Christina Holmes What sets Dominique Ansel's chocolate mousse apart from other versions of the dessert is that he folds in the chocolate just before serving. Get the Recipe 03 of 05 Fromage Fort © Marcus Nilsson Jacques Pépin's ultimate way of using leftover cheese only requires garlic, white wine, and seasoning — and takes 10 minutes. Get the Recipe 04 of 05 Lemon-Caper Aioli © John Kernick Capers, tarragon, and lemon juice add fantastic flavor to mayonnaise in this quick take on a classic French aioli. Get the Recipe 05 of 05 Basic Crêpes Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Kay Clarke The most difficult part about making crepes might be waiting for the batter to rest. Once you've tried your hand at flipping them a few times, you'll get the hang of it and want to make these thin pancakes for anyone who comes over. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit