French Recipes

With the help of a waffle iron, you can make a delicious, buttery version of French toast.

My friend Jeannette Seaver says many French families serve pot-au-feu once or twice a month. You, too, may want to make it a part of your repertoire.

The dense, rich flavor of this homemade cake will capture the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere. You can top it with your favorite frosting recipe, though a simple dusting of powdered sugar is all the extra sweetness it needs.

Yummy fruit makes for the perfect chocolate delivery system in this fun and super-easy dessert, which you can pull together in a mere 20 minutes.

The easiest and most basic of all chicken recipes is also the best way to showcase this particular cut in all its wholesome goodness. Serve with savory sauteed mushrooms and green salad for a perfect meal.

Forget those powdery mixes. This is homemade hot cocoa the way Grandma used to make it -- rich, creamy, and unforgettable.

A flavor pairing that's unique and utterly delicious -- and sure to please your most ardent white chocolate fans. Citrusy orange balances any sugary sweetness, and when coated in nuts, these morsels are pure decadence.

Choose any colors you like, but use food coloring sparingly. One drop at a time.

Cherry or grape tomatoes add a bite of sweetness to the cheesy filling in these savory little quiches. For smaller children, or appetizer-sized bites, cut the quiches into quarters.

The word "soufflé" comes from the French "Soufflér," which means "to puff." When you see these come out of the oven, you'll understand why!

I'm assuming that this is one of those the-better-the-chocolate-you-use-the-better-the-result situations. We use middle-of-the-road Ghiradelli chips from the supermarket, and still this is decadent.