{"id":46483,"date":"2019-07-01T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=46483"},"modified":"2019-07-04T08:36:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T08:36:24","slug":"36-of-the-best-french-food-recipes-to-stretch-your-culinary-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/36-of-the-best-french-food-recipes-to-stretch-your-culinary-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"36 of the Best French Food Recipes To Stretch Your Culinary Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

French food\u2026 je t\u2019aime! If you’re serious about cooking then you know that the foundation of Western cuisine was built by the French. They know a thing or two about cooking well, from your 5 basic mother sauces<\/strong><\/a> to intricate molecular gastronomy dishes. We\u2019ve rounded-up our 36 best French-inspired food recipes to test your culinary prowess. Before you even get started, check out our glossary of French Cooking Terms<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our Favourite French-inspired Food<\/h2>\n

French Breakfast<\/h3>\n

Start your day with a bit of French flair with these oh-so-decadent\u00a0cr\u00eape recipes. Cr\u00eapes are the skinnier, fancier French-style version of the pancake. Serve as a sweet or savoury dish with these easy-to-follow recipes.<\/p>\n

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Parma Ham Cr\u00eape G\u00e2teaux<\/h4>\n

A herby, savoury cr\u00eape cake stack.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mushroom Spinach and Gruy\u00e8re Cr\u00eapes<\/h4>\n

Ooh-la-la, a trio of earthy flavours topped off with a decadent hollandaise sauce.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Smoked Trout & Cream Cheese Cr\u00eape Stack<\/h4>\n

A classic combination made great \u2013 piled high into a cr\u00eape stack.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cr\u00eapes With Lemon Ricotta & Mixed Summer Berries<\/h4>\n

Make a large batch of these for your next beachside summer holiday.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ClemenGold Cr\u00eape Suzette<\/h4>\n

We love this retro dish that’s been given a contemporary makeover.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rooibos Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e Cr\u00eape Cake<\/h4>\n

The rooibos-infused cr\u00e8me anglaise pairs perfectly with this French pancake recipe, a heavenly dessert.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French Toast<\/h3>\n

Pain Perdu is the French term for what a lot of us call French toast or eggy bread. Here are a few ideas to take yours to the next level. One of the best French-inspired foods we know!<\/p>\n

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French Toast With Caramelised Bananas & Macadamia Nuts<\/h4>\n

There is something nostalgically child-like about fried bananas, plus the caramel flavours go really well with crunchy nuts in this French toast recipe.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chocolate Hot Cross Bun French Toast<\/h4>\n

Perfect for when Easter rolls around and hot cross buns are in abundance. The recipe will work with your favourite bread or brioche if you can’t find hot cross buns though.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vegan French Toast<\/h4>\n

We have our vegan friends covered with this banana substituted French toast recipe.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cream Cheese-filled French Toast Bake<\/h4>\n

Maybe a bit too decadent for your average breakfast, but perfect for a Sunday brunch.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French Toast With Tomato & Ginger<\/h4>\n

This tomato and ginger relish is the perfect savoury companion to the sweetness of the dish.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Croque Monsieur<\/h4>\n

Go big or go home! In France, one does not simply eat a ham and cheese sandwich.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French-inspired Food – Bread<\/h3>\n

When it comes to French food, there are fewer things more iconic than bread, here are our favourite French Bread recipes that go beyond just the baguette.<\/p>\n

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Basic Brioche<\/h4>\n

This buttery flaky brioche will have you asking, is it a dessert or is it bread?\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Onion Campagne<\/h4>\n

Try this pain de campagne <\/i>(French-style sourdough) recipe with added onions for extra flavour.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French-inspired Food – Starters<\/h3>\n

Now that you\u2019ve mastered the art in French bread making, try one of these recipes to top it with.<\/p>\n

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Venison en\u00a0P\u00e2t\u00e9 en Cro\u00fbte<\/h4>\n

A rich meaty pate encased in a crisp golden pastry.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Country Style Terrine With Sauce Ravigote<\/h4>\n

A French jelly-like loaf made with duck and pork, served with a tangy sauce.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Smoked Ham Hock Terrine<\/h4>\n

The sweetness of the beetroot and apple relish is the perfect pairing with this salty ham terrine.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pork & Venison Terrine<\/h4>\n

Enjoy this very meaty affair with a side of onion confit.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French-inspired Food – Pastry<\/h3>\n

We love the idea of visiting a French\u00a0p\u00e2tisserie daily, but if Paris is a little out of the way, try these French pastry recipes as a good alternative.<\/p>\n

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Oven Roasted Onion Tarte Tatin<\/h4>\n

The onions are first cooked to sweet and stick perfection before encasing and baking to golden perfection.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomato & Onion Tarte Tatin<\/h4>\n

This tart taste as good as it looks, and don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s a cinch to make.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pear & Blue Cheese Tarte Tatin<\/h4>\n

A classic French-inspired dish that is a sweet-savoury way to end any meal.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plum & Vanilla Tarte Tartin<\/h4>\n

Soft juicy plums with a hint of vanilla and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Perfection.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wild Mushroom Mille-Feuille<\/h4>\n

Traditionally mille-feuille is a sweet pastry, but this variation uses mushrooms as the filler between layers of crisp puff pastry.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pissaladi\u00e8re<\/h4>\n

A tart-come-pizza, topped with Mediterranean flavours make for a great snack. Pissaladiere hails from the southern part of France, near the Italian border, hence the fusion-y concept.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French-inspired Food – Mains<\/h3>\n

The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sitance!<\/p>\n

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Ratatouille<\/h4>\n

A rich tomato based veggie dish, this recipe is served with gnocchi and ricotta.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

LCHF French Onion Soup with Cheesy Croutons<\/h4>\n

This is a bowlful of oniony goodness made the low carb way. Probably not the way the French would make it but it’s a great way to enjoy the classic if you’re cutting carbs.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bouillabaisse<\/h4>\n

A bouillabaisse, is a classic French seafood stew. This recipe goes perfect with crispy bread.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dusky Kob Meuniere with Lyonnaise Potatoes<\/h4>\n

To cook a la meunier,<\/i> translates to cook like a miller’s wife – whatever that\u2019s supposed to mean! One things for sure, this method and dish is to die for.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mussel en Papilotte<\/h4>\n

Mussels cooked in paper may not sound delicious but wait until you’ve tried these steamed beauties.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

Classic French Onion Soup<\/h4>\n

Besides the way the name rolls off the tongue (soupe \u00e0 l’oignon) we love how well onions go with a meaty broth. GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Confit Salmon<\/h4>\n

We love this French method of cooking; confit is slow cooking or poaching food in oil or fat, the results make your protein tender and melt-in-the-mouth.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Duck Confit<\/h4>\n

This dish will take a bit of effort but it’s so worth it!\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Venison Loin With Bordelaise Sauce<\/h4>\n

Served with one of the 5 mother sauces<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Bordelaise, this meal packs a series meaty punch.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beef Bourguignon<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled, this beef bourguignon isn\u2019t just <\/i>a beef stew…. it\u2019s the <\/i>beef stew! Make a day ahead to let the flavours fully develop.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicken Au Poivre<\/h4>\n

If you love going a bit nuts with the pepper grinder then this dish is for you.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pot Au Feu<\/h4>\n

Pot-au-feu is a French dish eaten in almost every home, it started as a peasant’s dish and is now a delicacy.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Duck Cassoulet<\/h4>\n

Another dish that has its origins tied to peasantry. Cassoulet is a slowly roasted casserole dish, hours of cooking develops incredibly intense flavour.\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Coq Au Vin<\/h4>\n

A red wine braised chicken with bacon and mushroom and loads of garlic!\u00a0GET THE RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you have a bunch of French-inspired food recipes, brush up on your French Cooking Terms<\/strong><\/a> to make sure you’re doing it right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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