French appetizers & snacks recipes added by professional chefs

Moules a la Provencale

One of our favorite appetizers. Also makes a great meal with fries. I recommend that home chefs get their butcher to clean the mussels before you…

Daube de Boeuf

This is a wonderful wintertime stew. A great centerpiece for a party or a large family get together. This will be the hit of any pot luck!

Quail eggs in purple potato nest with smoked salmon, chive sauce on a bed of lemon greens

Coquilles St. Jacques

Simple to prepare yet elegant appetizer or entree

Hollandaise Sauce

Brown Sugar Clafoutis with Pears

courtesy of orangette.blogspot.com

Warm mango, banana and pineapple crisp with mascarpone cream

This is a light and fruity dessert made with wholewheat filo dough and a combination of fruits, so you’ll get a…

Hollandaise Sauce

This recipe uses clarified butter to emulsify the sauce. To keep this sauce from breaking, keep it warm, but not hot. Equipment: wire whisk

Easy Semi Homemade Crepe Recipe

Don't be afraid to make these elegant quick crepe to impress your friends and family, check them out on how easy they are to make!

Duck Leg Confit

This is a very simple dish to make it's just takes a long time to do it ! But what you end up with is well worth the time and it will keep for…

Potatoes Anna

Escoffier's recipe for Potatoes Anna was quite simple, layer thinly sliced potatoes covered with butter and bake. I have seen a number of recipes…

Julia Child's Tomato Sauce or Coulis de Tomatoes a la Provencale

courtesy cook fight courtesy julia moskins ny times

Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

Easy prep vinaigrette for salads. If you want to use it with fish or veggies, add 1/4 cup more oil.

Herb Pistou

A different take on pesto, though why herbs need to be blanched is beyond me

Rosemary Crepes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens

This is a special and delicious dish. It requires some effort, but it is well worth it! You need to make the…