Cookbook giveaway – My Paris Kitchen

359 Comments

• BethRabbitt  on  April 11, 2014

  Socca! So easy, and a great accompaniment.

• TLC_Tim  on  April 11, 2014

  Pain de campagne

• Kerrey  on  April 11, 2014

  French pastries are amazing!

• BarbaraM48  on  April 11, 2014

  Pate in any shape or form.

• angelanorr  on  April 11, 2014

  anything with Brie.

• maisie_grn  on  April 11, 2014

  A rustic loaf, thick crust, always serve with butter and comte 🙂

• katcook  on  April 11, 2014

  Tarte Tatin

• decklededges  on  April 11, 2014

  Pain au chocolat 🙂

• jaelsne  on  April 11, 2014

  Ratatouille, preferably eaten at a bistro in Provence.

• RuthGo  on  April 11, 2014

  Cassoulet (which I'm not sure I spelled correctly). How can anything with duck be bad?

• TippyCanoe  on  April 11, 2014

  I must admit that I developed a shameful & passionate addiction to nutella crepes the last time I was in Paris. Try as I might, I cannot keep my mind from drifting back to those street stall crepes eaten late at night in that beautiful city.

• Lovestocook  on  April 11, 2014

  Tarte tatin or any of it many variations, including the savoury ones

• jenniesb  on  April 11, 2014

  Kouign Amman! But Dave really piqued my interest in Parisian Gnocchi!

• westminstr  on  April 11, 2014

  those wonderful young raw milk cheeses that we can't get this side of the pond.

• wester  on  April 11, 2014

  All those beautiful French cheeses.

• xaocfrau  on  April 11, 2014

  moules marinieres!

• Titch  on  April 11, 2014

  French Pastry Tarts

• manycookbooks  on  April 11, 2014

  Pommes Frites !

• SoRefined  on  April 11, 2014

  Delicious paté!

• sarahcooks  on  April 11, 2014

  Strawberry tarts

• GourmetDispatches  on  April 11, 2014

  daube de boeuf

• GillB  on  April 11, 2014

  Almond Cakes/pastries

• JGonnelly  on  April 11, 2014

  So many French foods to love, how to chose just one.

  Duck Cassoulet would be great right now!

• lmalter  on  April 11, 2014

  cassoulet!!!!!

• Rinshin  on  April 11, 2014

  puff choux

• linded  on  April 11, 2014

  Torchon de Foie Gras

• robinelizabethleslie  on  April 11, 2014

  There are so so many good things to choose from, but I have to go with croissants. There is nothing more amazing than biting into a perfect croissant. Mmm, when that flakey, buttery outside layer just shatters!!!

• sck  on  April 11, 2014

  Steak frites!

• julianaxl  on  April 11, 2014

  Cassoulet!

• mlhodge  on  April 11, 2014

  Pain au chocolat

• rivergait  on  April 11, 2014

  Crème Brulee, which astounds guests but is really simple. Bring out the propane torch I use for lighting the fireplace, and it's sure to get everyone's attention.

• Laura  on  April 11, 2014

  Boeuf bourguignon!

• IngridO  on  April 11, 2014

  Croissant, ooh la la!

• psj926  on  April 11, 2014

  Blanquette de veau, although boeuf bouguignon is a pretty close second!

• Trice  on  April 11, 2014

  Macaron, yumm…..

• Breadcrumbs  on  April 11, 2014

  Well, I'll start w a little Marcel Petite Comté and a baguette with some lovely Burgundy to wash it all down. Then I'll move on to a steaming bowl of Bouillabaisse. If it's not too much bother!

• kayanelson  on  April 11, 2014

  A cassoulet. I had one about 15 years ago and it was so delectable. Haven't been able to find one as good since then.

• RickPearson54  on  April 11, 2014

  Bordeaux

• Katiefayhutson  on  April 11, 2014

  A true croissant with all it's layers of butter goodness!

• sgump  on  April 11, 2014

  An expertly made baguette with (French, of course) butter. Yum!

• TrishaCP  on  April 11, 2014

  Any French pastry with almonds….

• aargle  on  April 11, 2014

  I do love a beautiful cheese soufflé. So hard to pick one favourite.

• BlytheSpirit  on  April 11, 2014

  coq au vin

• meggan  on  April 11, 2014

  A big plate of garlicky, oil, chewy sweet snails on one of those delightful escargot plate palettes with a side of baguette. And wine. Bien sur.

• swgstar  on  April 11, 2014

  pasta with brie

• dinnermints  on  April 11, 2014

  Crepes with whipped ricotta, apricot jam and sliced almonds.

• bellaluna221  on  April 11, 2014

  Beef Bourguignon!

• jupflute  on  April 11, 2014

  Macarons!!

• Cubangirl  on  April 11, 2014

  I love Madeleines and Macarons. Actually love any French dessert. And of course any French bread, especially Croissants accompanied by French cheeses.

• pgarcia  on  April 11, 2014

  I don't know how authentic it is, but I make some good Chicken and Mushroom Crepes!

• mmcdowall  on  April 11, 2014

  Seafood chowder from the fish markets at Trouville, poured from a keg into an emptied out milk bottle to take home and enjoy!

• Globegal  on  April 11, 2014

  pain au chocolat

• Queezle_Sister  on  April 11, 2014

  Pain au chocolat

• dvajefink  on  April 11, 2014

  Mussels in white wine sauce

• dbcurrie  on  April 11, 2014

  Has to be croissants. Or… so many other things. But at this moment, croissants.

• WandaFrederick  on  April 11, 2014

  Macrons – any flavor.

• TheSpicedLife  on  April 12, 2014

  Just one!?!? Croissant. 🙂

• annapanna  on  April 12, 2014

  Eclairs!

• hira  on  April 12, 2014

  pommes dauphinoise -made with lashings of normandy butter.
  I could eat it everyday.

• NikkiPixie  on  April 12, 2014

  Pain au chocolat….. going to France next month, can't wait!!!

• Berryd  on  April 12, 2014

  Ratatouille with a baguette

• vacherin  on  April 12, 2014

  Baguette, sliced saucisson, a few cornichons and some gooey cheese – vacherin mont d'or naturally!

• slimmer  on  April 12, 2014

  A good roast chicken with herbs, accompanied by a decent but not expensive champagne (champagne goes with everything!).

• DKennedy  on  April 12, 2014

  These days I seem to be making a lot of duck confit, so I'll so with that. But it is very hard to choose!

• vickster  on  April 12, 2014

  Chicken with a mustard sauce

• nadiam1000  on  April 12, 2014

  Oh the bread! It is my dream to go to a Paris market and buy a perfect baguette with some ham and brie and have a picnic with a view of the Eiffel Tower!

• matag  on  April 12, 2014

  Escargot

• Aggie92  on  April 12, 2014

  Gougères – aka French crack

• ckbkaddict  on  April 12, 2014

  So many… But if I HAVE to pick one, Sole Meunière. So simple but SO amazing! Are we allowed to sneak in a glass of Pouilly Fuisse?

• Suzana  on  April 12, 2014

  I have a thing for Cherry Clafoutis!

• ctay122  on  April 12, 2014

  My favorite is the Croque Madame. I cannot get enough of them. When I am in Paris I am always seeking out the perfect one.

• Carpecookie  on  April 12, 2014

  Pear and almond tart (or anything with frangipane). David Lebovitz posted a fantastic, foolproof recipe on his blog, and it's a regular favourite at my home.

• ChefK  on  April 12, 2014

  This cookbook is just beautiful…and as I sat on the floor of my local bookstore last night drooling over nearly every page I wondered what I'd choose to cook or bake first if it were mine! Thank you for this generous offer to win David's new glorious cookbook. I think I'd have to say, out of all my favorite French creations, that croissants are probably one of the top on the list! And….and, and……! Again, many thanks.

• veronicafrance  on  April 12, 2014

  That's a very hard question! I have to go for tarte au citron, as I love anything lemon flavoured and a good tarte au citron is heaven on a plate.

• kitoko  on  April 12, 2014

  chocolate mousse!

• FJT  on  April 12, 2014

  Tarte flambée, quiche Lorraine, boeuf bourguignon, moules frites …I can't just choose one!

• caitmcg  on  April 12, 2014

  Crepes! Savory buckwheat galettes (hard to find in the US!), sweet with fruit, lemon and sugar, and, of course, crepes Suzette…

• okcook  on  April 12, 2014

  Onion soup au gratin.

• SueVeid  on  April 12, 2014

  Canelés

• AndieG52  on  April 12, 2014

  une baguette avec du fromage, sole meunière, et pain au chocolat

• hihelen_westbrook  on  April 12, 2014

  Onion soup.

• martinlecaros  on  April 12, 2014

  Socca is amazing but I have to say that duck confit with roasted potatoes is my favorite!

• bbmac  on  April 12, 2014

  Coeur a la Creme with raspberries (and champagne!)

• Annegreen  on  April 12, 2014

  Showing my age here, but crepes suzette and duck a l'orange (you can tell I love citrus flavours)!

• merstar  on  April 12, 2014

  Tartes aux Fraises.

• shabtastic  on  April 12, 2014

  brioche

• Dailypainter  on  April 12, 2014

  Kouign Amann….and I use your recipe David, it's the best!!!

• imaluckyducky  on  April 12, 2014

  Coq au vin!

• KarinaFrancis  on  April 12, 2014

  Baguette ! Just heaven

• LFallon  on  April 12, 2014

  Too many favourites but top of the list has to be Crème Brulee – I just cant resist it. Such a simple dessert but so unctuous and delicious!

• phoenix  on  April 12, 2014

  Pierre Herme's coffee macarons. They were so good!

• sailor  on  April 12, 2014

  Boeuf Bourguignon made with beef cheeks. Succulence incarnate.

• Rosesrpink50  on  April 12, 2014

  Chocolate Mousse!

• nigelandjess  on  April 13, 2014

  Brie cheese on a fresh baguette – perfection.

• CorvetteGuy  on  April 13, 2014

  A good roast chicken or coq au vin. Can't get enough of it.

• ballen  on  April 13, 2014

  Anything with Roquefort cheese!

• ahelck  on  April 13, 2014

  If I had to pick one last French meal, it would have to be Beef Bourguignon.

• SergeVanNimwegen  on  April 13, 2014

  Canard Margret 🙂

• louie734  on  April 13, 2014

  Croque monsieur. Perfect knife-and-fork sandwich.

• srushton  on  April 13, 2014

  Escargots à la Bourgogne – hands down. All that wonderful garlic, parsley and butter drowning the innocent snails.

• ldsalyer  on  April 13, 2014

  Croissants! …..and baked brie! Cheesy, creamy, wonderfully flaky pastry covered. I'm drooling.

• chawkins  on  April 13, 2014

  Escargot Bourguignon or for that matter, anything drenched in garlic butter.

• madamepince  on  April 13, 2014

  Gougere!

• Grywhp  on  April 13, 2014

  Cheese and wine

• cadfael  on  April 13, 2014

  My French Acadian Grandmother would make Pote' on special occasions-particularly Christmas Eve. It is an old traditional dish comprising wild and domestic meat-usually rabbit and chicken, but could be pork and moose or deer-it would have a slow cook on top of the stove. The fork tender meat is in a savoury broth with a bread dough placed on top the last hour-no lifting the lid! The result would be a 10 inch high piece of white fluffy heaven that you cut in wedges and pour the rich stock and meat on top.

• nursey  on  April 13, 2014

  keeping it simple, it has to be a fresh crispy baguette and some oozy Camembert

• stockholm28  on  April 13, 2014

  perfectly crisp duck confit

• JaneC  on  April 13, 2014

  Croissants

• JeanieM  on  April 13, 2014

  pate de foie gras

• Waderu  on  April 13, 2014

  Madeleines

• Kirstin_the_Kiwi  on  April 13, 2014

  Crème Brulee

• cezovski  on  April 14, 2014

  My favorite is Chicken Coq au Vin

• AmandaLeigh710  on  April 14, 2014

  Macarons!

• JulesLP  on  April 14, 2014

  French Onion Soup

• ksg518  on  April 14, 2014

  Macarons especially from Pierre Herme

• Oblio  on  April 14, 2014

  Boeuf bourguignon!

• mikejsmith  on  April 14, 2014

  coq au vin

• prpost  on  April 14, 2014

  wine 🙂

• BenPeine  on  April 14, 2014

  Definitely cassoulet

• maria.repass  on  April 14, 2014

  Escargot or anything with roquefort cheese!

• cloppe  on  April 14, 2014

  Lemon tart or anything from Pierre Hermes.

• chefoncall  on  April 14, 2014

  Croissants!

• laureljean  on  April 14, 2014

  Steamed mussels

• theheritagecook  on  April 14, 2014

  There are so many favorites, but if I had to pick just one I think it might be Coq au Vin – warm, comforting, absolutely delicious and downright addicting!

• icywit  on  April 14, 2014

  I loved our time in Paris on our honeymoon. My favorite food was the simple way they turned bread, cheese and ham into something amazing.

• janist  on  April 14, 2014

  I love all of it. Especially cassoulet.

• sbh2006  on  April 14, 2014

  French pastries and desserts (pots de creme, chocolate mousse, etc.). Is there any other kind??!?

• sipa  on  April 14, 2014

  Rillettes.

• centraljersey  on  April 14, 2014

  Hard to resist a religieuse au chocolat (think eclair but in the shape of a snowman) when I walk past a bakery. No idea why it's called that.

• hillsboroks  on  April 14, 2014

  My first foray into French cooking was Coq Au Vin and I still love making it and eating it.

• ShefsKitchen  on  April 14, 2014

  coq a vin

• patsylu  on  April 14, 2014

  crepes, lacey crepes

• tcjanes  on  April 14, 2014

  Beignet with just a dusting of powdered sugar.

• lorloff  on  April 14, 2014

  Celeriac salad

• Karincs  on  April 15, 2014

  Mussels and a crusty baguette to soak up that wonderful broth!

• dbielick  on  April 15, 2014

  Tarte au citron

• nihalh  on  April 15, 2014

  Tarte tatin

• Julimorr  on  April 15, 2014

  Could live on French cheese with French bread

• LilyB612  on  April 15, 2014

  Anything braised in red wine. Plus baquette to dip in the sauce.

• infotrop  on  April 15, 2014

  cheese, wine, bread. That equals one food, right?

• sharifah  on  April 15, 2014

  Ouefs a la Neige! We had this at Rick Stein's restaurant in Padstow a few days ago, i.e. floating islands in a vanilla caramel sauce, so sublime!

• esztlil  on  April 15, 2014

  Any French Cheese

• kimtrev  on  April 15, 2014

  French confections, especially nougat de Montélimar

• nomadchowwoman  on  April 15, 2014

  To choose one–quelle souffrance!

  Cassoulet made with succulent duck confit . . . Tarte flambée . . .kouign amann . . . . . . warm croissant.

  Or what a poorer me and my equally poor travel mates called haute cuisine: a perfect baguette, runny cheese, fresh fruit, burgundy. Poor me.

• Chefhenry  on  April 15, 2014

  Before I developed allergies to a lot of my favourite foods I would have said Bouillabaisse, now…. well…. can't say that there is a dish that stands out as a favourite, love them all.

• gqbrave  on  April 15, 2014

  Hands down, couselet!!! Nothing more comforting on a cold night.

• ean  on  April 15, 2014

  wine and mussels

• boardingace  on  April 15, 2014

  Very hard to choose… but I'll go with baguette and butter 🙂

• SMcCreight  on  April 16, 2014

  Coq au vin!

• acorgihouse  on  April 16, 2014

  Boulliabaise, in Marseille.

• naturelle  on  April 16, 2014

  mille feuilles

• Juli  on  April 17, 2014

  Simply sourdough baguette with ham and Brie.

• rahiscock  on  April 18, 2014

  A French Apple Tart/ Apple Galette, with a dollop of creme fraiche is my idea of heaven

• Brandeemk  on  April 18, 2014

  Confit

• Smuz90  on  April 18, 2014

  Onion soup

• vinochic  on  April 19, 2014

  A baguette with pretty much any cheese, and a glass of burgundy

• SilverSage  on  April 20, 2014

  Duck confit, hands down.

• amylou61  on  April 21, 2014

  I love French pastries and breads. My favorite is croissants.

• SaskiaB  on  April 21, 2014

  My favourite French food in five easy steps: 1. Allocate several hours to lunch and find some good company; 2. Start with sardines from the tin, dripping in oil, on crusty bread; 3. Next have andouille, buttery potatoes with parsley and a vinegary fricassee salad; 4. Wash it all down with a sweet Alsacian white. 5. Leave room for cheese (Roquefort) and dessert (crème brulee).

• Flori  on  April 21, 2014

  My favorite French food is Crepes Suzette!

• Sarabclever  on  April 21, 2014

  Any French cheese. And croissants.

• camtncook  on  April 21, 2014

  Brie with really good crusty bread…

• ltsuk  on  April 21, 2014

  Buche de Noel and madeleines

• jushew  on  April 22, 2014

  My favorite has to be quiche lorraine. Simple, quick, and delicious. And yet somehow seems really refined!

• DannieT  on  April 22, 2014

  Crepes– so easy to make and a blank canvas for whatever I have on hand to fill it with, sweet or savory.

• vnewton  on  April 22, 2014

  Almond cream croissants with a chocolate drizzle. Yummm!

• Missanne  on  April 23, 2014

  Had it in a tiny cafe very near l'universite de paris-sorbonne; still trying to duplicate the recipe. Toast, with a light spread of foie gras, topped with a poached egg, and the most amazing sauce…which also had foie gras in it. It was so simple, and heavenly.

• mreils  on  April 23, 2014

  the fabulous fruit tarts – they look like works of art and taste even better. I especially love apple or pear with frangipane.

• Penchantforproduce  on  April 24, 2014

  A simple and elegant Salad Lyonnaise – the way that silky yolk transforms a simple bed of greens is revelatory.

• tjos  on  April 24, 2014

  foie gras and a glass (or 2) of sauternes

• Siegal  on  April 24, 2014

  brie

• jksoren  on  April 25, 2014

  pain au chocolat

• fatcat55jc  on  April 25, 2014

  coq au vin – simple and hearty

• JamieK  on  April 25, 2014

  gratin dauphinoise

• crandall57  on  April 25, 2014

  Creme brulee, with a warm top that cracks and reveals a nice pudding.

• Teemo  on  April 25, 2014

  baguette!

• fgavin  on  April 25, 2014

  Pain au chocolat!

• alican  on  April 26, 2014

  creme brulee !

• rlmiller  on  April 26, 2014

  A very difficult choice, but I am leaning heavily toward coq au vin.

• SFGS  on  April 27, 2014

  My favorite French food or my favorite French dish? I view these as distinct matters. A dish implies a recipe or some sort of preparation while a food could be a stand alone item or ingredient. Pâté de Foie Gras. Pas oubliez un peu du pain et les cornichons. Merci.

• earthnfire  on  April 27, 2014

  Baguettes and brie

• pwsnook  on  April 27, 2014

  Poulet Roti aux Herbes with pommes aligot

• pers1stence  on  April 28, 2014

  french pastry – like pain au chocolate or almond croissants

• dyand  on  April 28, 2014

  Pommes frites – nobody does them better than the french, especially when dipped in aioli sauce.

• TerraVita  on  April 28, 2014

  Tarte Tatin

• KSmithV  on  April 29, 2014

  tarte tatin… yummy and also with poached quinces…

• Sofie168  on  April 29, 2014

  Anything in a French bakery

• Jimbowen  on  April 29, 2014

  Steak tartare

• Dajeau  on  April 29, 2014

  Tarte Flambé and croissants. Sancerre with the Tarte Flambé and un cafe with the croissant.

• rstuart  on  April 29, 2014

  Canalé!

• yvettehenderson  on  April 29, 2014

  I love a good Tarte Tartin

• zarprey  on  April 29, 2014

  Pain au chocolat. Mmm.

• maggic  on  April 29, 2014

  French onion soup.

• koolkooky5  on  April 29, 2014

  crème brulee

• crichins  on  April 29, 2014

  French Macaroons

• barbc  on  April 29, 2014

  FRENCH wine. Preferably a dry red.

• SwedishChef  on  April 29, 2014

  Croissant

• scarletmacaw  on  April 29, 2014

  Almonds & French Pastry. Champagne.

• elmotoo  on  April 29, 2014

  Pineau Des Charente!

  oh wait…you want food…

  What a difficult decision! I'm going to say fondue…we always get some when we go to Artisanal: http://www.artisanalbistro.com/

  But I can be a very happy person with steak frites… please bring me mayo for my frites. 😉

• marikahandakas  on  April 29, 2014

  Steak frites!

• Julia  on  April 29, 2014

  Duck confit!

• toula  on  April 29, 2014

  Quiche Lorraine

• jbny  on  April 29, 2014

  celeri remoulade

• diannerh49  on  April 29, 2014

  Bread and cheese

• Ericalgr  on  April 29, 2014

  Pastries

• agardenworm  on  April 29, 2014

  French Bread and Brie

• wellybruin  on  April 29, 2014

  A ripe Gaperon cheese

• kbyr001  on  April 29, 2014

  Pain au chocolat

• madelainelc  on  April 29, 2014

  Pain raisin, or really any French pastry…

• psg1968  on  April 29, 2014

  Has to be a big sharing plate of fruits de mer with a crisp glass of white wine!!!

• swsmith50  on  April 29, 2014

  Epoisses de Bourgogne, un Pain Rustique, et un bouteille Boulay Sancerre Clos De Beaujeu

• teajay  on  April 29, 2014

  Onion Soup!

• cupcakemuffin  on  April 30, 2014

  pain au chocolate!

• gjelizabeth  on  April 30, 2014

  Champagne. Definitely Champagne.

• RobertaJ  on  April 30, 2014

  Where to start, where to start……? Macarons, sole meniunere, bouef bourginione (using La Julia's recipe, of course) or simply a great baguette with a nice, runny cheese and a glass (or 2, or 3) of Champagne. I *really* want this book !!

• Mesdaile  on  April 30, 2014

  Having read many of David's earlier books and articles this new tome promises to be another fabulous read. My favourite French food (so many to choose from) is duck! The French are able to deliver almost the entire bird to your plate in so many delicious dishes. Think foie gras , pate, confit, magret de canard and salads of geziers! After traveling for a month in the Perigord and Dordogne regions I ate more duck than ever before in my entire life! I would love to add this beautiful new book by David to my collection .. and return for another gastronomic tour of this beautiful country.

• JanScholl  on  April 30, 2014

  I have not had much French Food at all (being vegetarian). Funny, since my grampa was French. One thing I love and make a lot of, however, is rustic breads. I could live on that with cheese and fresh fruit.

• debbzt  on  April 30, 2014

  Boeuf Bourguignon with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

• SallyT.  on  April 30, 2014

  Fromage de chèvre, I simply can't tire of it.

• chris2468  on  April 30, 2014

  fresh baguette – we just can't make them here in Britain

• claudiaivonnefranco  on  April 30, 2014

  I never met a bread from France I didn't like. 🙂

• HannahLister  on  April 30, 2014

  Duck confit every time, and of course the invention of Cafe Gourmet!

• bfg67  on  April 30, 2014

  foie gras

• fredmoyden  on  April 30, 2014

  Tartiflette with reblochon

• skid351  on  April 30, 2014

  Almond macarons with coffee cream.

• poubmajunga  on  April 30, 2014

  Pain au chocolat

• JVW  on  April 30, 2014

  Chevre chaud – so simple, so delicious. I seek it out everywhere I go. A proud member of the goat cheese fraternity.

• mjrr  on  April 30, 2014

  Tarte au citron, bien sûr!

• RLiebes  on  April 30, 2014

  Pate or rillettes on a. Rusty baguette.

• sandy104  on  April 30, 2014

  croissants!

• mrshumphreyjr  on  April 30, 2014

  French onion soup. Soul food 🙂

• Potterhill  on  April 30, 2014

  Foie gras.

• Jerlen  on  April 30, 2014

  Moules frites or any pastries!

• Nsteinen  on  April 30, 2014

  Coq au vin !

• Yolichas  on  April 30, 2014

  Any French cheese with a side of French bread. Nirvana!

• Piper  on  April 30, 2014

  Nothing is as great as a bouchon, a bite of chocolate heaven, the French way,

• Ingridemery  on  April 30, 2014

  Foie gras with brioche. Or any French cheese. Or cassoulet (my husband's is amazing). Or Jambon Bayonne. The list could go on.

• EricaH  on  April 30, 2014

  Bouillabaisse with a baguette, and a glass of white wine!

• toddschut  on  April 30, 2014

  Cassoulet!

• roxlet  on  April 30, 2014

  Steak frittes with Iles flottant to end the meal. Very retro, I know, but so good!

• jazza1  on  April 30, 2014

  Tarte tatin

• cheapbeets  on  April 30, 2014

  Brie and a baguette.

• pennyvr  on  April 30, 2014

  Baguette and very good quality butter – simple and perfect.

• lindencroft  on  April 30, 2014

  pork rillettes

• exploringfood  on  April 30, 2014

  Ratatouille (together its ingredients epitomize summer) and crusty breads

• DFed  on  April 30, 2014

  So many good things, but I think croissants are the best!

• LeePicard  on  April 30, 2014

  Pain au chocolat. Sometimes the simple things in life are best.

• ciccia96  on  April 30, 2014

  I LOVE crepes suzette!

• kree777  on  April 30, 2014

  Croissants. Rich, buttery. Yum!

• jpmrifkin  on  April 30, 2014

  Vacherin Mont d'Or, miam miam

• TooManyBooks  on  April 30, 2014

  Asparagus veloute

• sueffun  on  April 30, 2014

  Pain au raisin

• Isis  on  April 30, 2014

  Confit duck gizzards- in salads, on pizza- anywhere!

• eselque  on  April 30, 2014

  Cassoulet, or anything involving duck confit. Including just duck confit.

• wmhinshaw  on  April 30, 2014

  Ditto previous reply – duck confit, hands down.

• chefdave99  on  April 30, 2014

  Beef burgundy

• lilham  on  April 30, 2014

  Baguette with brie and cranberry sauce

• joerod34  on  April 30, 2014

  Coq au vin

• nyc888nyc  on  April 30, 2014

  French Croissant with the Brie – heavenly!

• clairew137  on  April 30, 2014

  Croissants

• mikejunew  on  April 30, 2014

  quiche

• Hilaryvu  on  April 30, 2014

  oh, cheese, without a doubt!

• Ozma81  on  April 30, 2014

  Definitely real crusty french bread. Bonus if it comes with cheese!

• tjnelson1hotmail  on  April 30, 2014

  Pain au chocolate or macaroons.

• MelKettle  on  April 30, 2014

  Champagne! Oh, hang on, a food. Would have to be garlic snails. With a crisp champagne and the company of good friends. And a view of the French countryside.

• angiehoggett  on  May 1, 2014

  I love french wine, cheese and bread, great combo!

• AndreaMeyer  on  May 1, 2014

  Might sound stupid but I love French Onion Soup. Simple but satisfying – if well made:) That's my choice to eat in front of the fireplace on a cool Winter's evening.

• CCF4  on  May 1, 2014

  Pretty much anything from a Paris Pastry shop or Bakery….guess if I had to pick Pain au Chocolat was always our favorite breakfast while we were in Paris.

• lmfdorazio  on  May 1, 2014

  Quiche, crepe banane nutella, l'escargot, pistache macarons, croissants, cherry clafoutis, french wine, champagne, a warm crusty bagguette, I could go on and on. All of my favorites things are French 🙂

• Cjelineo  on  May 1, 2014

  Croissants

• adflora  on  May 1, 2014

  Beef Burgundy and a glass of red.

• sandydenny  on  May 1, 2014

  tarte tatin – it's my favorite dessert to make when I really want to impress my dinner guests. I live in rural Atlantic Canada so I love the opportunity to introduce something different to them.

• Aleese1219  on  May 1, 2014

  Pommes frites!

• iceagemeg  on  May 1, 2014

  I love creme brulee!!!

• brianlynn  on  May 1, 2014

  Gougères

• native210  on  May 1, 2014

  anything found at a patisserie! Especially caneles, pithiviers, macarons and kouign amans. Yum!

• hilaryjohnson  on  May 1, 2014

  Anything with put lentils.

• kmw0919  on  May 1, 2014

  Croissant

• dcockburn  on  May 1, 2014

  Pastries or omelettes. Nothing like the french for these. Or maybe a cassoulet.

• bellasf  on  May 1, 2014

  May I say Champagne? Alas, if not, cassoulet.

• NCJ  on  May 1, 2014

  Early morning fresh croissants with homemade jam.

• Nancith  on  May 1, 2014

  tarte aux champignons (mushroom tart)

• diamor  on  May 1, 2014

  Great cheese

• alaguar1  on  May 1, 2014

  Brioche

• Chefdan  on  May 1, 2014

  Cassoulet!

• daskals  on  May 1, 2014

  Passaladiere! So much more than a sum of its parts.

• susanhubbards  on  May 1, 2014

  Clafoutis. Especially if it's deeply browned and caramelized.

• flaviaz  on  May 1, 2014

  Pistou!

• mdoyle  on  May 1, 2014

  Any type of french bread.

• MVitek  on  May 1, 2014

  Champagne & gougères

• Grace  on  May 1, 2014

  Baguette

• pstrawser81  on  May 1, 2014

  Boeuf Bourguignon (but it's difficult to pick just one).

• kimk  on  May 1, 2014

  I'm not very familiar with French food, but I do love French Onion Soup!

• mtlevinson  on  May 1, 2014

  smelly, creamy Brie, fresh French baguette and a cheap French red wine on a checked tablecloth anywhere in France

• kb_mw  on  May 1, 2014

  Croissants!

• Sfgordon  on  May 1, 2014

  What ISN'T my favorite French food? Baguette & Brie, macarons, kouign amman, soupe a l'oignon, and confit de canard are my top contenders for favorites…

• Suelovesfood  on  May 1, 2014

  a duck sandwich on a wonderful baguette. OMGoodness is it wonderful.

• percussion03  on  May 1, 2014

  bread

• CarolineRose335  on  May 1, 2014

  French cultured butter – nothing beats it! It makes everything it touches taste like rich heaven.

• arlene29  on  May 1, 2014

  Stables, but also a cheese course, brioche, croissants, postage payday, I could go on and on.

• KarenOES  on  May 1, 2014

  Any cheese but particularly goat's cheese.

• rottman  on  May 2, 2014

  Creme Brulee. Ah…the custard and the caramel. Is there a recipe for a version of this in "My Paris Kitchen"?

• minervasowl  on  May 2, 2014

  Salmon souffle. Love the miracle of those fluffy egg whites. Or omelettes. Or crepes. All of the egg recipes in MTAOFK probably. 🙂

• myspottyteapot  on  May 2, 2014

  Coq Au Vin!!! Absolutely delicious!

• Ltvandam  on  May 2, 2014

  Around our house, it's cassoulet, followed closely by salade nicoise.

• Thaichile  on  May 2, 2014

  Sauces enhance everything they are draped on.

• sabilulu  on  May 2, 2014

  baguette, cheese, and wine.

• richterrenee1  on  May 2, 2014

  Croissants and coffee au lait. And of course those amazing red wines!

• Astrid5555  on  May 2, 2014

  Onion soup!

• riorfida  on  May 2, 2014

  chanterelles in spring

• Kimberly62  on  May 2, 2014

  beouf bourguignon

• Isis1981uk  on  May 2, 2014

  Crusty French baguettes

• jlh39  on  May 2, 2014

  crème renversee

• Greenbaygrudge  on  May 2, 2014

  Macarons!

• wanda72  on  May 3, 2014

  I like all sorts of French pastries and would kill for a good baguette.

• valtaylor  on  May 3, 2014

  tartiflette 🙂

• j_h  on  May 3, 2014

  Soupe a l'oignon gratinee

• Cheflaa  on  May 4, 2014

  My french father in law introduced me to the Torte aux blettes- it seems strange to us Australians to serve silverbeet in a sweet way but add pinenuts and currants with his pastry and it has become the one food I miss most about not living in France anymore! Have you tried it yet?!!

• lisaricho73  on  May 4, 2014

  Macarons

• margaretsm  on  May 4, 2014

  Pain d'épices

• MelMM  on  May 5, 2014

  A perfect omelet.

• ae.bell  on  May 5, 2014

  Do figs count? I think they should count.

• Shannoncooks17  on  May 5, 2014

  Boeuf Bourguignon! Yum!

• erasmus  on  May 6, 2014

  Pâté de campagne

• andimart  on  May 6, 2014

  Moules marinières with pommes frites, a glace of chilled white wine and sliced baguette at a table overlooking the harbour at Roscoff!

• kari500  on  May 6, 2014

  Duck confit – but so many good things.

• hilznz  on  May 6, 2014

  Beef Bourguignon!

• hippiebiologist  on  May 6, 2014

  Brie, for sure!

• cahunter925  on  May 7, 2014

  Rillettes of any type!

• sheridarby  on  May 7, 2014

  coq au vin

• Cpeterson729  on  May 7, 2014

  Does a baguette count? Sometimes the simplest things are the best!

• kbennall  on  May 7, 2014

  This is sort of cheating because there are so many, but CHEESE.

• milgwimper  on  May 8, 2014

  Brie, or is it macaron, or creme brûlée? So hard to decide but my favorite french food is anything I am currently eating and loving in the moment. 🙂

• mbass7  on  May 8, 2014

  Moules et Frites

• lina  on  May 8, 2014

  pate!

• jrhymer  on  May 8, 2014

  I love pâté en croute 🙂

• nocona  on  May 8, 2014

  Escargot!

• streps  on  May 8, 2014

  The breads and pastries.

• mgwalter  on  May 8, 2014

  French onion soup with a rich broth and the cheese browned on top. I'll eat it on the warmest day of the year!

• MammaGoRound  on  May 9, 2014

  Croissants

• black5  on  May 9, 2014

  Most French Cheese

• acmackenzie  on  May 9, 2014

  Lapin aux oignons et à la moutarde. Yum.

• Mariarosa  on  May 9, 2014

  My mother's ratatouille homemade with vegetables from her garden.

• kristinthiel  on  May 9, 2014

  I can never resist a classic – Coq au Vin

• Harlen  on  May 9, 2014

  Croissants. Especially from a bakery in Paris!

• megdaisy  on  May 9, 2014

  Tart tartin!

• Mayafairbanks  on  May 9, 2014

  Croquembouche followed by a few salted caramel macaroons with a nice coffee

• omegabeth  on  May 9, 2014

  a proper croissant! (and duck confit, and Sancerre.)

• cjross  on  May 9, 2014

  Probably macarons but that's a bit predictable, so I'll say tartiflette.

• ljskop  on  May 9, 2014

  mussels (moules) mariniere

• caersoz  on  May 9, 2014

  A warm baguette that's crusty on the outside but perfectly soft on the inside!

• angcolette  on  May 9, 2014

  Kouign Amman for sure,

• Joanie74  on  May 9, 2014

  A crusty loaf of bread will always be a favorite!

• CindyinOttawa  on  May 9, 2014

  Glace caramel buerre sale, at Berthillon's on Ile-St-Louis, or David's version.

• Sharyn.  on  May 9, 2014

  Bouillabasse! No, wait…bouillabaisse. However it's spelt, its totally delicious.

• jenncc  on  May 9, 2014

  Duck confit

• lynnkay  on  May 9, 2014

  ratatouille

• Ambrosia  on  May 10, 2014

  Pain au Chocolat!

• Jane  on  May 10, 2014

  This contest is now closed. The 3 lucky winners, selected by random number generator, are erasmus, Missanne and gqbrave.