French lunch recipes

This article discovers common lunch foods in France including the croque monsieur, croque madame, entrecôte, steak-frites, salade niçoise and much more!

What is it about eating outside on a blanket or park bench that just feels so Parisian? Of course, it’s even better if you are simply-but-impeccably dressed, lounging by a river or stream of some kind (think the banks of the Seine), and serving a delicious meal out of a French market tote or picnic basket. While we can’t exactly transport you to Paris or give you a makeover, we can help ensure your picnic basket is perfectly packed. These 23 recipes will get you well on your way.

Ever wonder what a French school lunch menu looks like? I translated a school menu to help explain exactly what French children are served.

When you spread gruyere cheese and Dijon bechamel sauce on a ham sandwich, what do you get? This sandwich. It may sound crazy to those who have never heard of it, but this traditional French sandwich is amazing! Moreover, it becomes a Croque Madame if you top it with a fried egg! | croque monsieur | croque monsieur recipe | croque monsieur recipes easy | air fryer recipes | sandwiches recipes | lunch recipes | healthy lunch ideas

This is my Crunchy Chicken Romesco Sandwich and it's the best summer focaccia sandwich I've ever made.

This French Onion Grilled Cheese combines the savory sweetness of caramelized onions with the melty delight of Swiss and Gruyère cheeses, all nestled between slices of crispy French bread. It's a gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese, perfect for those who appreciate the depth of French onion flavor in a comforting sandwich form.

Croque Monsieur is a delicious French ham and cheese sandwich, made with gruyere, parmesan, ham and a simple béchamel sauce, toasted in the oven.

Wish you were in France right now? Me too. I find myself longingly dreaming of French patisseries, perfectly cooked steaks with crispy fries, delicious crisp white wines and deep earthy red wines… However, for the time being, I am stuck in Bulgaria, far from any French food — unless, of course, that which I can...Read More

When American food writer Rebekah Peppler moved to France in 2015, she wasn’t quite sold on the romantic ideal that lures most visitors. But enamored with the intimacy of French hospitality, Peppler started hosting weekly dinner parties in her airy Montmartre apartment. These meals, and the menus she created, are central to her latest cookbook, À Table: Recipes for Cooking + Eating the French Way. Here are Peppler's recipes and tips for a full Parisian lunch

A classic French recipe where chicken legs are cooked in a delicious, wine-rich sauce.