French main dish recipes added by professional chefs

Truffle-crusted Beef Tenderloin

You'll want to serve this dish immediately after it's cooked over haricot verts with a truffle Madeira sauce.

Sunday Supper Beef Marengo

Napoleon's chef created this dish (using chicken) after a battle that Napoleon won against the English. This recipe is crockpot friendly, or use…

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks

ENDIVE ham rolls with CHEESE sauce gratin

Baked ENDIVE ham rolls smothered in deliciously lightened, creamy three CHEESE sauce 'au gratin'. The added…

French Bistro Chicken Chasseur

Mushrooms, bacon, wine, and chicken braised in a Dutch oven or crockpot with herbs and tomatoes. Serve with a salad, noodles, and fresh bread.

Sunday Supper Chicken Fricassee

This is a variation of chicken in wine and cream with veggies. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or noodles. Use a Dutch oven for this, if you…

Broiled Flounder Amandine

Delicious fish with a wonderful nutty lemony butter sauce.

Elaine’s Chicken Cordon Bleu

I say '1' on the serving because you can make as many of these as you desire. Delicious, this recipe makes a great meal combined with a hearty…

Classic Beef Bourguignon

Cubes of beef stewed in a red wine sauce - magnifique! Hearty and flavorful, this can be made in a Dutch oven or crock pot. See link for Crock pot…

Sea Scallops with Lobster Pea Broth

Fantastic dish for a dinner party - take some time on your presentation, your guest will love it and will make…

Pizza Provençal

Classic provincial French bread - Fougasse - with traditional toppings.

Classic Beef Bourguignon - Crockpot Version

Cubes of beef stewed in a red wine sauce - magnifique! Hearty and flavorful, this can be made in a Dutch oven…

Bouquet garni

Bouquet garni you COULD JUST TIE THESE LEAVES AND SPRIGS INTO A BUNCH, THEN TOSS THE SEEDS INTO THE POT, BUT WE PREFER TO MAKE THEM INTO A…

Roasted Loch Cuart Salmon with Chanterelle Mushrooms

Plate and serve individually or family style with my Corn Fondue and Sauce Diable.

Ratatouille

For me Ratatouille encompasses all the best that August/September has to offer. It's delicate essence balances harmoniously with simple grilled or…