19 simple recipes that prove you can cook French food at home

Slow cooker cassoulet gives you a taste of the classic dish with a fraction of the effort.

Potatoes and bacon baked with Brie are a totally decadent side dish.

Serve this not-too-sweet apple cake with coffee or tea.

One-pot chicken in wine is cooked over low heat until super tender and flavorful in this recipe.

It’s super easy to throw together this French lentil salad, but it tastes très sophisticated.

This caramelized onion and anchovy tart is a classic French dish that’s great with white wine.

Palets Bretons are a simple slice-and-bake cookie that will win you over in no time.

Sliced potatoes baked in milk and cream are a surprisngly easy, luxurious side dish.

Superthin French pancakes are a delight paired with Nutella and fruit or ham and cheese.

A rustic French tart made with pears and almond makes for an elegant breakfast or coffee break snack.

Madeleines seem fancy but are just like any cupcake — they can even be made in a mini muffin tin.

Veggies drizzled with olive oil, baked until soft and flavored with cheese and thyme are truly tasty.

Hearty French beef stew made with red wine is super simple when you use the slow cooker.

A salad from Provence of tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans and olives is a perfect lunch or light dinner.

Little mashed potato pastry puffs served with their own sauce or with a roast are just delighful.

Mussels cooked in white wine, cream and aromatics are a perfect companion to bread or french fries.

Steak au poivre is a restaurant classic, but it’s actually really easy to make at home.

A pretty apple tart like this is an elegant way to end a meal.

Chicken braised in apple cider, brandy and cream is a hearty meal that will keep you satisfied.