7 French Dinners You Should Be Making At Home

    There's way more to French cuisine than beef bourguignon and coq au vin.

    Marie Telling
    by Marie Telling

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    1. Piperade

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    Piperade, a specialty from the French Basque Country, is pretty similar to shakshuka. Just simmer some onions, garlic, tomato sauce, peppers, and spices. Crack a few eggs and serve. Pro tip: pierce the yolk as soon as you serve and mix it with the sauce, it won't look as good but it'll taste even better.

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    2. Pistou Soup

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    Pistou soup is a very popular southern French soup made with beans, pasta and a generous dose of pistou, the provençal cousin of pesto (only without the pine nuts).

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    3. Niçoise salad

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    This version of the Niçoise salad has all the traditional ingredients (eggs, tomatoes, anchovies, and tuna) except for the black olives. Don't forget to add those for a more authentic dish.

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    4. Tomato, Mustard, and Goat Cheese Tart

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    My grandmother used to make this pie almost every week in the summer when I was a kid. It's pretty straightforward: a flaky pie-crust (can be store-bought), a layer of Dijon mustard topped with sliced tomatoes, herbs, goat cheese, and a bit of olive oil. Serve with a green salad and you've got yourself an awesome meal.

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    5. Navarin of Lamb

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    Navarin of lamb is beef bourguignon's lighter, but equally delicious, cousin. It's made with lamb, white wine, and spring vegetables.

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    6. Bistro Salad

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    You can find variations of this salad in most French bistros: green salad, lardons (France's answer to bacon), and an egg. This recipe poaches the egg and adds roasted veggies to the mix, and I'm here for it.

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    7. Chicken Provençal

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    The key ingredient here is white wine – and there is almost nothing better than a white wine sauce. The whole dish is ready in 40 minutes, just serve with rice and you've got yourself a feast.

    Get the recipe here.