Chicken Soup with Provençal Herbs Using dried beans instead of canned in this flavorful chicken soup results in a thicker soup with more complex flavor....
Tapenade with Crostini Along the French Riviera, this black-olive spread invariably contains an anchovy or two, but you may do without.
Fillet of Sole Florentine Rolling fish fillets around a spinach filling and topping them with a lightened Mornay sauce makes an easy, elegant...
Orange-Scented Custard Sauce Steeping orange zest in the milk boosts the flavor of this virtually fat-free sauce, based on a classic crème anglaise.
Au Gratin Potatoes We use flour-thickened low-fat milk combined with a modest amount of tangy sharp Cheddar to make a creamy cheese sauce...
Crème Brulée An amazing creation, our creamless Crème Brulée is every bit as delectable as its full-fat counterpart.
Thick & Rich Hot Cocoa Rich, creamy and thick enough that you may want to scoop it with a spoon, this European-style drinking chocolate is...
Pears Royale Crème de cassis and white wine make up the fruity apéritif known as kir royale. For this recipe, the black currant...
Quick French Onion Soup French onion soup is a favorite but it usually isn't substantial enough to make a complete meal. We've solved...
Lamb, Fig & Olive Stew Not your Irish grandmother's stew, this version was inspired by ingredients commonly used in the south of France:...
Orange-Roasted Duck The orange marmalade and soy sauce glaze accentuates the rich, gamy taste of duck. It's an irresistible treat for...
Pear, Apple & Cranberry Tarte Tatin This ultimate fall and winter tart showcases the best fruits of the season: pears, apples and cranberries. Unlike other...
Chicken in Garlic-Vinegar Sauce Braising chicken in vinegar and herbs is a very popular way of cooking in Mediterranean Europe. Often paired with sweet...
Braised Beef & Mushrooms Traditional braises usually call for the meat to be browned first to seal in the juices, but here that step is skipped...
Pork Chops au Poivre Turn your dining room into a French bistro when you dress up pepper-crusted pork chops with a rich, creamy brandy sauce...
Ragout of Pork & Prunes Pork shoulder is an inexpensive and juicy cut that lends itself to roasting, grilling and braising. Here it's...
Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu To make traditional cordon bleu, you layer prosciutto (or other ham) and cheese in between thin slices of chicken or...
Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu for Two To make traditional cordon bleu, you layer prosciutto (or other ham) and cheese in between thin slices of chicken or...
Tofu au Vin You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love this meat-free twist on the classic French dish coq au vin (chicken and...
Tofu au Vin for Two You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love this meat-free twist on the classic French dish coq au vin (chicken and...
Dark Roast Creme Brulee Inspired by a recipe developed by Chef Patrick Grangien at Cafe Shelburne in Shelburne, Vermont, this lightened version...
Chocolate Coconut Meringues These chocolate, coconut and almond meringue cookies are so light and airy, they are a perfect little treat that’s not...