The French Collection Entrees

O.K., this is a little bit of a project, but not too taxing for an adventurous home cook. How about making your own pâté.

Tournedos Rossini is a French steak dish, named after 19th-century composer Gioachino Rossini. Its invention is attributed to either French master chef Marie-Antoine Carême, Adolphe Dugléré, or Savoy Hotel chef Auguste Escoffier.

Recipe Courtesy Anthony Bourdain, Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook”Les Halles, the restaurant, was pretty much created to serve this dish. The key to a successful steak tartare is fresh beef.

Beef bourguignon is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It requires some time and effort to prepare, but the end result is well worth it.

Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Cream, also known as Suprêmes de Volaille aux Champignon in French cuisine, is a classic dish that is both elegant and simple to prepare.

Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Cream is a delicious and comforting dish that can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. It's a perfect choice for a dinner party or a romantic dinner at home.

Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that translates to "rooster in wine" in English. It is a hearty and flavorful stew made with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, onions, and red wine, which is cooked slowly to create a rich, flavorful sauce.

Coq au Vin is typically served with crusty bread, potatoes, or rice to soak up the delicious sauce. It is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for colder months or for a special occasion.

This Chicken Provencal recipe is quick, delicious and will transport you to the south of France with the first bite. It’s fun to travel to distant lands through food, don’t you think?!  

This lightened version of Chicken Cordon Bleu remains tres délicieuse despite a modest amount of butter. Fix mashed potatoes and a side of green beans while the chicken bakes.

When you pull this stunning Salmon en Croûte from the oven, please pause a moment to admire your handiwork. It’s going to be hard to refrain from diving immediately into that golden, flaky layer of puff pastry to reveal the treasure of perfectly moist baked salmon and garlicky sautéed spinach within, but you deserve several solid seconds of serious self-congratulations.

This is a version of the signature dish served at La Grenouille, the famed French restaurant in New York City.

Mussels in a creamy white wine garlic sauce are so quick, you almost won’t believe that something so devastatingly delish is faster than takeout. Mussels, white wine, cream, lemon, and garlic are just about all it takes.

Chicken Dijon is a delicious and simple French-inspired dish that features tender chicken coated in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce.

Chicken Dijon is a quick and easy meal that can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes. It's a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, as it's elegant and flavorful without being overly complicated to make.

We bake these gnocchi to transform them into pillowy puffs that are crisp and golden on the outside and light and custardy inside.

"Filet de boeuf rôti en croûte de champignons" is a French dish that can be translated to "Roasted beef fillet in a mushroom crust".

This dish is often served with a side of vegetables, such as roasted potatoes or green beans, and a red wine sauce or gravy. It is a popular choice for special occasions and celebratory meals.

"Pavé de boeuf" refers to a thick, juicy steak made from a beef tenderloin cut. The steak is typically grilled or pan-seared to the desired level of doneness, resulting in a juicy and flavorful piece of meat.

The Roquefort sauce is a creamy blue cheese sauce made with Roquefort cheese, cream, and butter, among other ingredients. .

Gratin dauphinois is a side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a cream and cheese sauce until they are tender and golden brown on top. 

When served together, the Pavé de boeuf with Roquefort sauce and gratin dauphinois create a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner for two. The combination of tender beef, creamy cheese sauce, and cheesy potatoes creates a delicious and indulgent dining experience that is sure to impress.

Magret de canard is a flavorful and elegant dish that is commonly served in high-end French restaurants. It is a great choice for a special occasion or a dinner party, as it is sure to impress guests with its unique and delicious flavor.

To prepare this dish, the hanger steak is typically grilled or pan-fried until it is cooked to the desired temperature, then topped with a dollop of "Café de Paris" butter. Café de Paris butter is a flavorful butter made with a blend of herbs, spices, and other seasonings, such as shallots, garlic, parsley, tarragon, mustard, and capers. The butter is typically mixed together and allowed to chill before being served.

The dish is typically served with "frites", which are French fries that are thin and crispy. The frites are often served on the side with a dipping sauce, such as aioli.

Onglet with Café de Paris butter and frites is a popular dish in French bistros and is often accompanied by a glass of red wine. It is a simple yet satisfying meal that is full of flavor and perfect for meat lovers.

Rib roast with potato gratin" is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday dinner. A rib roast is a cut of beef that comes from the rib section of the cow, and it typically includes several ribs with the bone in. The rib roast is a tender, flavorful cut of meat that is often roasted to perfection and served with a side of potato gratin.

The potato gratin is a rich and creamy side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes that are layered with cream, cheese, and sometimes other ingredients such as garlic or onions. The dish is baked in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and crispy.The combination of the tender and juicy rib roast with the rich and indulgent potato gratin creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday dinner. The dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad, to round out the meal.

We bake these gnocchi to transform them into pillowy puffs that are crisp and golden on the outside and light and custardy inside.

"Filet de boeuf rôti en croûte de champignons" is a French dish that can be translated to "Roasted beef fillet in a mushroom crust".

This dish is often served with a side of vegetables, such as roasted potatoes or green beans, and a red wine sauce or gravy. It is a popular choice for special occasions and celebratory meals.

"Pavé de boeuf" refers to a thick, juicy steak made from a beef tenderloin cut. The steak is typically grilled or pan-seared to the desired level of doneness, resulting in a juicy and flavorful piece of meat.

The Roquefort sauce is a creamy blue cheese sauce made with Roquefort cheese, cream, and butter, among other ingredients. .

Gratin dauphinois is a side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a cream and cheese sauce until they are tender and golden brown on top. 

When served together, the Pavé de boeuf with Roquefort sauce and gratin dauphinois create a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner for two. The combination of tender beef, creamy cheese sauce, and cheesy potatoes creates a delicious and indulgent dining experience that is sure to impress.

Magret de canard is a flavorful and elegant dish that is commonly served in high-end French restaurants. It is a great choice for a special occasion or a dinner party, as it is sure to impress guests with its unique and delicious flavor.

To prepare this dish, the hanger steak is typically grilled or pan-fried until it is cooked to the desired temperature, then topped with a dollop of "Café de Paris" butter. Café de Paris butter is a flavorful butter made with a blend of herbs, spices, and other seasonings, such as shallots, garlic, parsley, tarragon, mustard, and capers. The butter is typically mixed together and allowed to chill before being served.

The dish is typically served with "frites", which are French fries that are thin and crispy. The frites are often served on the side with a dipping sauce, such as aioli.

Onglet with Café de Paris butter and frites is a popular dish in French bistros and is often accompanied by a glass of red wine. It is a simple yet satisfying meal that is full of flavor and perfect for meat lovers.

Rib roast with potato gratin" is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday dinner. A rib roast is a cut of beef that comes from the rib section of the cow, and it typically includes several ribs with the bone in. The rib roast is a tender, flavorful cut of meat that is often roasted to perfection and served with a side of potato gratin.

The potato gratin is a rich and creamy side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes that are layered with cream, cheese, and sometimes other ingredients such as garlic or onions. The dish is baked in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and crispy.The combination of the tender and juicy rib roast with the rich and indulgent potato gratin creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday dinner. The dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad, to round out the meal.

Poulet Sauté aux Herbes de Provence is a classic French dish that features tender chicken sautéed to perfection and infused with the fragrant flavors of herbes de Provence. These aromatic herbs, which typically include thyme, rosemary, basil, and lavender, elevate the chicken’s natural taste with a distinctly Mediterranean flair. 

Named for a region in Normandy known for its apples (and Calvados), this traditional recipe combines both in a rich, creamy sauce.