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Ratatouille

Learn how to make the best French ratatouille with this foolproof recipe! The trick is to roast the vegetables, then add them to a simmering tomato sauce. Recipe yields 4 generous or 6 more modest servings.

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Blood Orange French 75

Celebrate with a sparkling, pink French 75 made with blood oranges, gin and Champagne.

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Earl Grey French 75

Earl Grey-infused gin makes this French 75 brunch appropriate! This strong, sparkling, citrusy cocktail would be welcome any time of day, though. Amounts given below for infused gin and simple syrup yield 4 drinks, so scale up as necessary.

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Clementine French 75

Learn how to make cheerful clementine French 75 cocktails here! They are made with fresh-squeeze clementine juice, gin, Champagne and honey simple syrup.

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Classic French 75 Cocktail

Classic French 75 cocktails are easy to make at home with this recipe! The French 75 is a refreshing and citrusy, sparkling gin cocktail that packs a punch.

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Kir Royale Cocktail

Learn how to make creamy, tangy, garlicky aioli at home with this easy recipe! You'll just need good mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic.

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Foolproof French Toast

Learn how to make the best French toast at home! This foolproof recipe yields French toast that’s fluffy, tender, lightly sweet and golden brown. This recipe yields 8 large or 12 medium slices of French toast (4 servings).

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Mini Lava Cakes for Two

Make chocolate lava cakes for two with this simple recipe! This decadent small-scale dessert is such a treat. No special equipment required, just a muffin tin. Recipe yields 2 small lava cakes, perfect for 2 people (or 4 people if you’re willing to share).

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Easy Tapenade

This tapenade recipe tastes so fresh and comes together so easily! Serve this French olive spread with crackers, crostini, cheese plates or on sandwiches. Recipe yields 1 ½ cups tapenade.

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French Blond Cocktail

The French Blond is made with grapefruit, gin, Lillet and St-Germain. Rumored to be Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail, it’s citrusy and floral. Recipe yields 1 cocktail; you can double the ingredients and shake 2 at once in a large cocktail shaker.

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Potatoes au Gratin Gratin Dauphinois

This potatoes au gratin recipe is rich, golden brown and utterly irresistible! Known as gratin dauphinois in France, this potato gratin is made with layers of potato, cream and cheese. It’s worthy of your holiday table! Recipe yields 12 side servings.

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Cinnamon Roll Macarons

These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious treat for a cold or snowy day. These pair well with a mug of tea, and can be eaten as a dessert or just a snack. Other fillings would work well with this—including custard, mousse, ganache or other buttercream.