One-Skillet Crispy Salmon with Mustardy Lentils

Salmon and lentils is to France what peas and carrots is to the States: an absolutely classic pairing. In this simple, satisfying one-pot dinner that plays off the famous couple, crispy salmon is served in a broth of lentils flavored with caramelized shallots and mustard.

French in a Flash: Olivey French Lentil and Barley Salad

This salad is made from French Puy lentils and barley dressed with fresh thyme, lemon, and tapenade, and tossed with parsley and scallions. It goes perfectly with roast salmon, my virtuous food.

French in a Flash: Salmon en Croûte with Rosemary and Asparagus

The French version of the "complete meal in a box" is the en croûte ("in crust"). Consider puff pastry your packing material. Then pack everything you need for your meal—your protein, your vegetable, your sauce—inside, with the package doubling as your carb. Foolproof. Genius, even.

Salmon Rillettes With Chives and Shallots

While often made with pork, the French spread called rillettes is even more elegant (and easy) to make with salmon. This recipe folds poached and shredded salmon with mayo, cooked shallots, chives, and a touch of spices. It requires no special equipment, so you can whip it up in no time for a fancy hors d'oeuvre.

Salmon with Thyme and Three-Lemon Crème Fraîche

This salmon roasted with lemon and thyme can be served hot or room temperature with a simple sauce of crème fraîche, thyme, and lemon in three forms: zest, juice, and preserved.

French in a Flash: Cod en Papillote

[Photographs: Kerry Saretsky] Previously Lamb and Rosemary Brochettes with Apricot Crème Fraîche » All French in a Flash recipes » I was having lunch with an old friend this week who is incredibly successful, and recently engaged. She looked at...

Salmon with Herb & Garlic Cream Sauce

A creamy Sauce for Salmon with French vibes. Tarragon and chives give this Creamy Salmon a fine dining edge. Quick but elegant!

Salmon, fennel and couscous

Crispy skin salmon with roasted fennel and a Middle Eastern inspired couscous is the ultimate midweek dinner. 

Easy French Lentils With Garlic and Herbs

With the right technique, these simple, earthy lentils shine bright with layers of complex flavor. The secret is using the right aromatics and herbs, and then enriching it all with butter and vinegar.

Basic French Lentils Recipe | Cook the Book

I finally found the perfect recipe for Basic French Lentils in Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table–a recipe with a few key ingredients and plenty of stock.