Photography: Robyn Lea
It’s Bastille Day and French food is the food du jour. To celebrate we’ve gathered the best French recipes in the Home Beautiful archives to whip up for loved ones. From macarons and madeleines to favourites like strawberry tarte tatin, bitter lemon and honey tarte tatin and frangipane tart with pear, these dishes bring a little Parisian charm. For something savoury, try rib-eye steak with ravigote sauce or classic salmon rillette. Finish with crème brûlée and honey-roasted strawberries for a très chic Bastille Day feast.
10 French recipes to celebrate Bastille Day
These pretty pistachio macarons pair delicate green shells with rose-pink icing for a classy sweet treat, perfect for afternoon tea, parties or a French-inspired Bastille Day spread.
This elegant strawberry tarte tatin turns ripe berries and golden pastry into a simple, French-inspired dessert that’s perfect for entertaining.
These honey madeleines are light, golden and gently floral, served with orange blossom lemon cream for an elegant French-inspired sweet that’s perfect for afternoon tea or entertaining. These sweet treats come from the book A Heide Harvest by Alice Crowe and Maximilian.
These lemon verbena friands are delicate, buttery little cakes with fragrant herbal-citrus notes, making them an elegant French-inspired treat for afternoon tea. They come from the book A Heide Harvest by Alice Crowe and Maximilian.
This classic crème brûlée gets a fragrant twist with honey-roasted strawberries, creating a creamy, crackly-topped French dessert that feels special enough for entertaining.
This pear frangipane slab tart layers poached pears over rich almond filling and buttery pastry. It comes from the kitchen of Sophie Hansen and features in The Baker’s Book edited by Ruby Goss.
The classic French toast uses delicious pillowy brioche bread that soaks up the batter, which features coconut milk and Amaretto. It’s an absolute delight!
Sticky caramel and crispy pastry are a marriage made in heaven in this classic upside down apple tart that’s as famous as it is delicious!
Why not make salmon rillette – it’s the perfect dish to start your next dinner party, plus it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking only 30 minutes.
If you’re in the mood for savoury, why not make a steaks in French style for dinner? It’s sure to impress your loved ones!
