French Recipes

Not for nothing is France considered one of the culinary capitals of the world: they take their food seriously. So will you once you taste these delicious recipes. Bon Appetite!

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Baeckeoffe
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Thyme, French,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry
Baked Brie with Apples & Cranberries
Helen McDonald, a regular customer, submitted this recipe in our Evanston store. This is one of her favorite appetizers. Thanks …
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- Cinnamon, Indonesian
Basic Scones
After searching all over for "the real scone recipe" I synthesized my own. It lends itself well to personalizing with your own ad…
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- Vanilla Extract,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Basque Chicken
We got this recipe from one of our Milwaukee customers.
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Saffron,
- Orange Peel,
- Fennel,
- Thyme, Mediterranean,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Bay Scallops Provencal
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- Herbes De Provence
Beef Bourguignonne
This came together from a compilation of other stews and recipes. This is great company stew. Guests are always amazed at the flav…
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- Fines Herbes,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Blue Cheese Polenta
This recipe was provided by Jeanne Hicks. She shared several recipes with us at our Evanston store. She also provided a recipe f…
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Cheese Powder, Blue
Bread Pudding
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their cookbook, "The Heaven on Seven Cookbook. Where It's M…
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- Nutmeg,
- Vanilla Extract,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Calves Liver with Porcini and Cognac
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- Lime Peel,
- Microplane with Shaker,
- Tarragon,
- Mushrooms, Porcini
Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins
This recipe for chard was a runaway hit at my house, even when the kids were little. I don't remember its' exact provenance, in p…
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- Marjoram,
- Thyme, French
Cheese Fondue
This recipe by Wave at The W Hotel executive chef Kristine Subido was used for the first Spice House/Wave cooking class.…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Nutmeg,
- Pepper, Ground
Chef Tiki's Creole Stuffed Breast of Capon
Roasted Capon on Christmas has been a family tradition since I was a kid. This is my twist for a new dish for my "Stylish Holiday …
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- Shallots,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Poultry Stuffing Blend,
- Cajun Seasonings
Chicken under a Brick
This was one of my first tries with the Himalayan salt blocks (8x8x1.5), and it turned out delicious. The salt blocks are availab…
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- Herbes De Provence,
- Garlic Powder
Chicken with White Wine Sauce
My mother used to make this dish. I think she learned it in a French convent school. My husband loves it!…
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- Basil, European,
- Parsley,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Chocolate Pecan Pie
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their cookbook, "The Heaven on Seven Cookbook. Where It's M…
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- Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Sauce
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their cookbook, "The Heaven on Seven Cookbook. Where It's M…
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- Cocoa
Cocoa Meringues
I think like most people, I've made a New Year's Resolution to eat healthier and exercise more in the New Year. Especially with wr…
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- Cocoa,
- Cacao,
- Vanilla Extract,
- Chocolate Extract,
- Cream of Tartar
Creamy Mushroom Soup
A hearty vegetarian first course. For a low-sodium soup, make sure you use low-sodium vegetable broth.…
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- Nutmeg,
- Pepper, Ground
Fleur de Sel Caramels
This recipe came from the book Chocolate Obsession: Confection and Treats to Create and Savor By Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage …
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- Sea Salt, Fleur de Sel,
- Vanilla Beans
French Herbed Chicken
Simple but very tasty.
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- Thyme, French,
- Parsley,
- Basil, European
French Lemon Chicken
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- French Countryside Seasoning
Ginger Creme Brulee
This is a sublime dessert! Since ginger aids in digestion, it's the perfect end to any meal. I served this at Thanksgiving one y…
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- Ginger, Crystallized
Goat Cheese Potato Galette with Fennel Pollen
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Sugar Ranch.
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- Fennel Pollen
Green Peppercorn Sauce
This recipe was provided by Jeanne Hicks. She shared several recipes with us at our Evanston store. She also provided a recipe f…
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- Peppercorns, Green
Hearty Onion Soup
For an onion soup that lingers in your mind long after the last spoonful is gone, try this creamy blend of caramelized onions that…
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- Demi-Glace Chicken Stock
Herbs de Provence Chicken
I have been making this for years. I finally quantified it so that others could enjoy this lovely dish.…
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- Parsley,
- Herbes De Provence
Herbs de Provence Infused Oil
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- Herbes De Provence,
- Pepper, Ground
Lavender Racks of Lamb
I made this up after my visit to The Spice House. I first cooked with lavender by making a lavender ice cream. It was floral and…
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- Cardamom, Green,
- Lavender
Linguine with Saffron from Provence
This recipe belongs to Patricia Wells, it is from her new book The Provence Cookbook. The Spice House had the great honor of hosti…
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- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Saffron
Madelines
If Marcel Proust were alive today, he'd recognize this traditional French Madeline cookie instantly. Although I still use my old-f…
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- Orange Flower Water,
- Lemon Peel,
- Salt, Kosher
Parisian Kabobs
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- Cayenne Pepper
Pecan Praline Caramel Cake 2000 ©
My father inspired this recipe. I recreated it in 1999. It was prepared for more than 300 Women Chefs at the Annual Women Chef &…
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- Vanilla Extract,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Salt, Kosher
Peppercorn Rosemary Sauce
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- Demi-Glace Chicken Stock,
- Rosemary,
- Pepper, Ground
Pink Peppercorn Butter
I've always loved indulging in steak at restaurants. It's usually served with a big dollop of butter. For very special occasions…
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- Peppercorns, Pink,
- Tarragon
Plum Clafoutis - with orange flower water
While a clafoutis is traditionally made with cherries and eaten when cooled like a cake, served warm straight from the oven more l…
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- Orange Flower Water
Porcini, Leek and Spinach sauce for Fish
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- Mushrooms, Porcini,
- Shallots,
- Ukrainian Village Spice,
- Mushrooms, Porcini
Pumpkin & Walnut Loaves
This fall-inspired, home-kitchen-friendly amuse-bouche comes from Chef Jean-François Martin, who hosts cooking vacations in south…
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- French Four & More
Ratatouille
This recipe come to us courtesy of Ina Pinkney, one of our favorite Chicago chefs and chef/owner of Ina's in the West Loop. She s…
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- Ratatouille Seasoning
Ratatouille - Madame Saucourt's Fabulous Ratatouille
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Ratatouille from Ina, the Breakfast Queen of Chicago,
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- Ratatouille Seasoning,
- Salt, Kosher
Ratatouille Provencal
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Herbes De Provence
Red Lentil Soup with Vadouvan
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- Onion Powder,
- Coriander,
- Vadouvan,
- Mustard Seed, Brown,
- Cumin
Saffron Crepes
This recipe is courtesy of the Junior League of Chicago and their cookbook, "Celebrate Chicago! A Taste of Our Town". These crep…
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- Saffron
Sautéed Turkey Cutlets with Lemon-Caper Sauce
A quick turkey dinner that has all the style and elegance of veal picata. Jus de Poulet Lié Gold makes the sauce taste rich with …
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- Demi-Glace Chicken Stock
Sauteed Asparagus with Fleur de sel
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- Truffle Oil,
- Sea Salt, Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier
Savory Provencal Vegetable Tart
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- Basil, California Sweet,
- Italian Herbs,
- Ratatouille Seasoning,
- Aleppo Pepper,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine
Sea Bass Baked in a Salt Crust
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- Sea Salt, Grey
Sherry Apple Juice Vinaigrette
I love vinaigrettes and make all kinds. This is one I made up that I love.
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- Herbes De Provence
Shrimp Remoulade with Spanish Paprika and Avocado
The original recipe came from a fellow editor I worked with in the 1980s at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Mr. Frank Nipp. He always b…
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- Paprika, Smoked Sweet,
- Cayenne Pepper
Spiced Lentils
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- Cardamom, Green,
- Cumin,
- Coriander,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Star Anise Cherry Reduction
This recipe was seen in the New York Daily News, May 10, 2005 in a piece featuring Star Anise. "This sauce is delicious served …
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- Star Anise, Hand-Select,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry
Tilapia Fines Herbes
I make up recipes according to what tastes and looks good. Fines Herbs is a wonderful partner with light tasting fish. I use Tilap…
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- Fines Herbes
Toasted Brie Bread
I started serving this at brunches with the girls. It instantly turned into a hit. It makes a great appitizer, and compliments any…
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- Herbes De Provence
Trout Meuniere
It sounds fancy, but you won’t believe how simple this is. It works with whole trout or fillets of any delicate white fish. So…
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- Thyme, French
Truffled Tahitian Duck
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- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Truffle Oil,
- Vanilla Beans
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
You can use any kind of vanilla bean for this, but Tahitian is particularly nice.
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Vanilla Beans
Victorian Lavender Cookies with Rose Water Icing
A very nice customer brought us this recipe many years ago. This delious treat is out-of-the-ordinary. A must try!…
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- Rose Water,
- Lavender
Weekend Turkey Soup Stock
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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- Garlic Powder,
- Onion Powder,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Parsley,
- Thyme, French,
- Sage,
- Rosemary
Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon
I saw a dish in a newspaper that had ribboned both carrots and zucchini. I had never seen that before and had some Zucchini on han…
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Spices Featured:
- Tarragon,
- Organic Sea Salt

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