Welcome to the section of my website entirely dedicated to savory French recipes from Monsieur de France. Here you will find simple and tasty dishes from all regions: quiche Lorraine, gratin dauphinois, potée, soups, meats, savory tarts, and regional specialties. Each recipe is explained step by step so you can easily prepare your meals, from lunch to dinner, with the authentic taste of French cuisine.
French cooking
Savory French recipes
How to make the queen of soups: du Barry's cream
Jérôme Monsieur de France
C'est une délicieuse recette que la crème du Barry. Elle nous vient tout droit de la Cour de Versailles où elle a été inventée pour Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry, maîtresse royale et gourmande qui avait demandé à son chef de lui concocter un plat sympa à base de chou-fleur.
This is a recipe that comes from the North where we like to grow endives. A very simple dish, tasty if it is well done, and not expensive: endives with ham. Discover here the easy recipe of Monsieur de France...
It's a sauce that has a funny history and is delicious in many dishes such as endives with ham, savory pancakes with mushrooms... Easy to make, and so much healthier when it is made by hand with just a few ingredients: the béchamel sauce, a French invention, was worth the interest of Mr. de France and he shares his recipe with you...
French cooking
Savory French recipes
Marengo veal: invented one night in battle for Napoleon
Jérôme Monsieur de France
Here is a dish with an amusing history that is a pleasure to eat: veal Marengo. A dish that was not born in France at all, but in Italy and that, in its first version, was the favorite dish of the emperor Napoleon. A dish completely improvised on a battle night, so we know the exact date of its birth: June 14, 1800.
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Savory French recipes
Peas : the delight of the king Louis XIV
Jérôme Monsieur de France
Nothing more banal than peas today... Yet they were very exotic in the 17th century when the French Court tasted them for the first time. Louis XIV liked them so much that he almost died of indigestion. His gardener, Monsieur de la Quintinie, did everything he could to satisfy the king by growing peas even though the climate in Versailles was not suitable... Recipes have been invented to accommodate them and you will discover some of them here, including the fabulous "French-style" peas.
If mashed potatoes are very, very old - the Romans left us a lot of recipes - mashed potatoes are more recent. Even though "recent" is not necessarily the right word since it is a little more than 2 centuries old. But the man who sublimated the mashed potato is without question Mr. Joël Robuchon. French chef with several stars...
French cooking
Savory French recipes
The omelet: its history and our homemade recipe
Jérôme Monsieur de France
A simple and universal dish, the omelet has been a staple of French cuisine since the Middle Ages. From philosophers to kings, it has won over everyone. Discover its history, some tasty anecdotes, and our easy homemade recipe, with a few ideas for personalizing it.
A symbol of Parisian bistros, the croque-monsieur has become an essential classic of French cuisine. Simple, quick and delicious, this traditional hot sandwich features a golden crust and a melting heart of ham and cheese. Discover its surprising origins and the easy recipe for making this iconic dish at home.
Mayonnaise is one of the most popular cold sauces in French cuisine. Simple to make with egg yolk and oil, it accompanies meat, fish, vegetables, and shellfish. Discover this easy homemade recipe and the history of this iconic sauce.
Eggs mimosa, or deviled eggs, are one of those dishes that immediately bring to mind family meals and summer buffets. A classic of French cuisine, this recipe is simple, quick to prepare, and always a hit. We'll explain step by step how to make your own eggs mimosa at home, with a few gourmet tips.
