5 French Bistro Dishes

For a super easy entrée, just rub a whole chicken with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast to perfection. For more French flavor, use the pan drippings to create the perfect sauce with herbs, cream, or even wine.

Recipe: Simple Roast Chicken

This dish is quite a step above your local Steak-Out fare. Serve sautéed sirloin steak with a shallot sauce and oven-baked potatoes for a hearty, comforting meal.

Recipe: Steak Frites with Shallot Pan Reduction

It's hard to beat this authentic French dish, which features juicy chicken thighs cooked in red wine with mushrooms, carrots, and bacon. Plus, our version takes just a fraction of the time usually required to prepare coq au vin!

Recipe: Quick Coq au Vin

Hone your pastry chef skills with this easy, open-faced apple tart that's a favorite dessert throughout France.

Recipe: Apple Marzipan Galette

This easy treat will wow guests and family alike. Just purchase some fresh, buttery croissants and fill with almond paste, butter, and semisweet chocolate for a sweet start to a lazy Sunday morning.

Recipe: Chocolate-Almond Croissants