French in a Flash: Veal Stew Forestière

A stew may seem heavy and wintry for the budding springtime, but this stew is lighter, fresher, and full of tender veal, earthy mushrooms, fresh lemony thyme, and shards of salty, crisp Jambon de Bayonne. With a dash of luscious cream, it's a breath of fresh, springtime air in the stuffy world of stews.

French in a Flash: Braised Lamb Shanks with Lemon Confit and Sweet Pearl Onions

[Photographs: Kerry Saretsky] Previously Chouquettes » All French in a Flash recipes » I love this time of year. Not only is November home of Thanksgiving and my birthday—the two greatest dessert experiences per annum—but it's finally, definitely, and indisputably...

Classic Pot-au-Feu (French Boiled Beef and Vegetables)

Pot-au-feu (pot on the fire) is one of France's most famous home-cooked dishes. It features an assortment of beef cuts and vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth until buttery and tender. The art of it comes down to selecting the right cuts of beef, and ensuring each one, plus all the vegetables, are cooked perfectly.

Pressure Cooker Pot-au-Feu (French Boiled Beef and Vegetables)

Pot-au-feu (pot on the fire) is one of France's most famous home-cooked dishes. It features an assortment of beef cuts and vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth until buttery and tender. The art of it comes down to selecting the right cuts of beef, and ensuring each one, plus all the vegetables, are cooked perfectly. This recipe uses a pressure cooker to greatly speed up the cooking time, making this a realistic weeknight meal.

Beef Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)

Considered by many to be the mother of all stews, Beef Bourguignon is a magnificent French dish with a rich red wine sauce. Chef recipe.

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew With Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon)

Classic boeuf Bourguignon, the French beef stew made with red wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon, is arguably the world's greatest beef stew. Here's how to make it with tender beef and a deep, rich flavor.

Provencal Beef Stew (Daube Provençal)

Beef cubes, marinated and slowly-braised in robust red wine with orange zest and Niçoise olives, make Provencal Beef Stew a perfect winter weekend treat.

Beef Bourguignon (Burgundy Beef Stew) + Baguette Dumplings

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy) features succulent, fork tender beef and hearty mushrooms in a luscious red wine sauce.

Les Halles's Boeuf Bourguignon

Read more about Les Halles's Boeuf Bourguignon on Serious Eats: New York as part of our series of recipes from famous restaurants in New York City....

Charles Phan's Lemongrass Beef Stew

Braised short ribs are one of those no-brainer wintertime comfort foods. Easy to prep, slow to cook, and luscious to eat, the well-marbled cut of beef tastes great simmered in just about anything--from tomato-based Italian broths to beer and beef broth. In Charles Phan's Vietnamese Home Cooking, Phan presents a French-influenced stew laced with lemongrass, ginger, star anise, and Thai chiles. Alongside the short ribs, he braises (not-surprising) carrots and (more curious) daikon radish to add sw...