When most people think of gluten-free cuisine, French food rarely comes to mind, but if you look to the cuisine of the French Riviera there are lots of naturally gluten-free French Recipes that are delicious and comforting. From Ratatouille, Salade Niçoise, Mediterranean Branzino with Vierge Sauce to even the rich and saucy Navarin D'Agneau. Whether you are looking for celiac-safe or simply gluten-free recipes, you will find lots of inspiration in this blog post with over 25 Gluten-free French Recipes.
TL;DR
- What is it? A Collection of 25 Gluten-free French Recipes
- Why you will love it? Decadent French food that is Gluten-free
- Dishes include French Salads, Side Dishes, Roasts, Stews, Meats and Seafood dishes including desserts that are all gluten-free inspired by the author's own journey to create a gluten-free and celiac-safe kitchen in her own home
- Gluten-free dinner party Menu Hosting a gluten-free guest? Ideas for what you can serve.
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Why Gluten-free French Recipes?
My husband, Le Chef, a man who has eaten a baguette and a croissant (or two!) a day since he was born, was recently diagnosed celiac. Through this process we have had to re-examine all of our habits and learn new ways to shop, cook, and navigate eating out.
I don't have all the answers yet. Yes, I am working on a gluten-free version of my popular baguette recipe but it is not ready to share yet. My attempt at gluten-free crêpes last Sunday was a disaster (no, 1-for-1 gluten-free flours are not quite the same, whatever the package may say), but I am working on it. In the meantime, we are cooking naturally gluten-free foods at home. Foods that bring comfort and joy and don't feel like a second rate substitute for something he loves.
We are navigating what it means to be a celiac household and also what it means to go out to dinner (our favorite thing in the world to do) when you can't eat most of what is on the menu and are fearful for cross-contamination. He is navigating what it means to be a celiac chef at the helm of a French Restaurant.
While it is easy to fixate on what we have lost, it is also incredible to see what we have gained. Since he gave up gluten my husband truly looks and feels 10 years younger. I wish we could all find the boundless energy and vitality that he has discovered in his mid-forties.
So, dear readers, if you are gluten-free there is a new space for you on lechefswife.com. You will find all the recipes below highlighted in my gluten-free section on the blog and stay tuned for more recipes to come. And yes, the kids and I still enjoy gluten-filled foods and will continue to cook them as well.
Gluten-free Soups, Salads and Vegetable Dishes
- Magical Leek Soup
- Potage aux Légumes
- French Lentil Soup
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
- Fancy Cream of Cauliflower Soup
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
- French Spinach
- Sautéed Haricots Verts
- Salade Niçoise
- Salade Tropezienne
- Fig and Goat Cheese Salad
- Peach Caprese Salad
- Ratatouille
Gluten-Free Main Courses
Seafood
- Mediterranean Salmon
- Leek Fondue with Seared Scallops
- Easy Mediterranean Branzino with Vierge Sauce .
Chicken & Meat
- Lemon Thyme French Roast Chicken
- Super Simple French Roast Chicken
- La Poule au Pot
- Roasted Duck Magret with Apples and Squash
- Coq au Vin Blanc
- Coq au Vin
- Navarin D'Agneau
- Eggplant Lasagna
- Mediterranean Lamb & Eggplant
- Rack of Lamb
- Bone-in Ribeye Steak
- Filet Mignon
Gluten-Free French Desserts
Gluten-Free Adaptable Recipes
These are not gluten free as written but are very easy to convert:
- French Onion Soup Gratinée - use gluten-free baguette or toast for the topping.
- Soupe au Pistou - use gluten-free pasta
- Simple Provençal Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese Tartines - omit or swap tartines for gluten-free toast.
Gluten-free French Dinner Menu
If you are inviting friends over for dinner and are not familiar with gluten-free cooking, my suggestion is to keep things simple. Just the fact that you are cooking for them will make them so happy.
I would recommend laying out some crudités and olive tapenade to start.
Starter: I love to make ahead a soup such as Potage aux Légumes or Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage. A Salad such as the Fig and Goat Cheese Salad is always a favorite as well.
Main Course: Roast Chicken is my go-to however this Mediterranean Salmon is really simple and tasty. Serve with sides such as mini roasted potatoes and a simple green salad.
Dessert: I love fresh seasonal fruits served with Chantilly cream or a mousse au chocolat that I can make the day before.
Gluten-Free French Recipes
Authentic and Healthy Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a delicious & healthy side dish from Provence made of baked eggplant, zucchinis, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onions, seasoned with fragrant Herbes de Provence. The vegetables are robust in flavor, each distinctly seasoned. Each velvety forkful melts in your mouth, offering the beauty of Provence in each bite.
How to make Crème Brûlée like a French Chef
There is Crème Brûlée, and then there is Le Chef's Crème Brûlée. A rich, decadent and silky smooth cream, flecked with fragrant vanilla bean and a crisp, crackly top that shatters into sugar shards when you break into it. This crème brûlée is absolute perfection - and, with a few insider tips, is easier than you think to make a home. Are you ready to learn how to make Crème Brûlée like a French Chef?
Mousse au Chocolat (French Chocolate Mousse made simple)
French mousse au chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) will become your family's favorite dessert. A Rich dark chocolate flavor with a light, airy texture and a depth of flavor from the spices. This recipe takes less than a half hour to make (plus a few hours to chill) and can be made a day in advance. No one can resist an "mmmmm" when eating this Mousse!
How to cook Filet Mignon
How to cook Filet Mignon like a French Chef. The trick to creating a beautiful crust and a juicy , flavorful steak at home.
Bone in Ribeye Steak Recipe
Tips for cooking a Bone-In Ribeye steak at home that tastes like it does in a fancy restaurant. This recipe is the best way to cook a steak like a Chef.
Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Salad with amazing honey dressing
This Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese salad is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. The beauty of the fresh figs, the soft decadence of the goat cheese, the sweetness of the honey dressing. YUM! Serve as light lunch with a fresh baked baguette and glass of Rosé, as a beautiful side dish or as an elegant cheese course to finish a meal.
Peach Caprese Salad
Fresh Peaches take the classic caprese salad to the next level! Sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata and tangy basil drizzled with olive oil. The taste of summer.
Grilled Peach & Shrimp Salad
Do you want to learn to make a salad that looks, and tastes like it comes from a Michelin starred restaurant in the South of France? Let's do it! Here is a step by step guide to making La Salade Tropezienne - a fancy Shrimp, Peach and Goat Cheese salad with a Rosé Vinaigrette inspired by Saint-Tropez.
French Salade Niçoise Recipe
Here is an authentic, tasty French Salade Niçoise recipe that you will love! One of my all-time favorite salads that is full of protein (eggs, tuna and possibly sardines) and with lots of good veggies butter lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, artichokes fava beans, radishes and basil. It is simple to make yet impressive to serve and is perfect for picnics or long lunches in the sun.. Serve with a fresh baked baguette and a glass of Rosé for the perfect French Riviera lunch.
Sautéed Haricots Verts (French Green Beans)
Sautéed Haricots Verts (French Green Beans) are a great side dish. The melt in your mouth texture, the tang of the garlic butter and the zest of fresh herbs make sautéed haricots verts a dinner time favorite.
French Spinach
This French Spinach recipe made with sautéed garlic and butter is a bistro classic and one of my French Chef husband's favorite dishes. This dish is incredibly easy to make, only takes a few minutes and adds incredible flavor to any meal. Plus you get the added benefits of eating lots of leafy greens.
Creamy Butternut squash Soup with Crispy Sage
This creamy butternut squash soup with crispy sage garnish is warm & comforting. Simple to cook yet impressive to serve, just as I love! The crispy sage garnish and subtle taste of sage in the soup elevates the dish so that it is fancy enough to serve for a dinner party.
Fancy Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Here is a fancy French twist on a classic cream of cauliflower soup that you can make at home today. The roast cauliflower topping, tossed with almond slivers, espelette pepper and flat parsley elevate an everyday dish to a delicious French restaurant-quality experience. The variance of textures are amazing and this dish is satisfying enough to be a meatless meal for your family.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
This Broccoli and cauliflower soup is a comforting and filling soup, full of fresh vegetables. This recipe is healthy and light, without dairy, but the texture is creamy and satisfying. A super easy soup to make!
Rosemary Roast Rack of Lamb with Potatoes, a Simple French Classic
This oven roasted rack of lamb is a luxurious and delicious dish that is always impressive to serve and yet surprisingly easy to cook! The fragrance of the rosemary cooked with the lamb is absolutely irresistible. Your guests will know they are in for a treat the moment they catch the scents wafting from the kitchen. The perfect Easter meal.
Rack of lamb can be expensive to buy, so I understand that cooking it can be intimidating - especially when it is for a special occasion. Have no fear - I will walk you through, step by step, how we roast a rack of lamb in Le Chef's household.
Healthy Potage aux Légumes, a Simple French Vegetable Soup
Potage aux légumes is a French vegetable soup that has been blended until there are no visible chunks left. Nourishing and flavorful, a good potage is a great way to eliminate food waste and also a French woman's secret weapon for keeping slim.
Magical Leek Soup
Magical Leek Soup - the French woman's diet secret, as referenced in "Emily in Paris". Le Chef's Wife twist on the recipe is delicious and family friendly. It tastes like comfort food yet is incredibly healthy for you. Vegan and gluten free. Tasty and pretty enough to be served at a dinner party.
Easy Mediterranean Branzino Filet Recipe with Vierge Sauce
Delicate Branzino with a bright vinaigrette of tomatoes, olives and basil give a Provençal twist to your dish. Super simple yet impressive! A delicious Mediterranean Diet dish.
Easy Seared Scallops with Creamy Leek Fondue Recipe
Golden, pan-seared scallops nestled on a bed of creamy leek fondue with buttery potatoes - an elegant yet simple French dish you can make in under 25 minutes. Perfect for a romantic meal or a chic dinner party.
Best Mediterranean Salmon Recipe
This Mediterranean Salmon Recipe with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers and lemon zest is so tender and flavorful and is made in under 30 minutes. The perfect recipe for busy weeknights but special enough to serve for special occasions. You will love the fresh Mediterranean flavors that taste of summer by the sea
Lemon Thyme French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti)
This Lemon and Thyme French Roast Chicken Recipe (Poulet Rôti au thym et citron) with Roasted Garlic is one of our family's favorite dishes. The meat is juicy and tender with the delicate perfume from the lemons, garlic and thyme. The skin is crispy and flavorful. Simply exquisite as well as super easy to make!
Super Simple French Roast Chicken Recipe (Poulet Rôti)
How to make the most succulent, flavorful, crispy skinned chicken that looks like it belongs in a magazine. This Super Simple French Roast Chicken, or Poulet Rôti, recipe is so easy to make! You will want to make this recipe for your next dinner party with friends, Sunday lunch with the family or Tuesday night dinner for the kids!
La Poule au Pot - the easiest way to cook a whole chicken
La Poule au Pot is a fancy French chicken soup! Juicy, tender chicken meat that falls off the bone in a delicious, savory broth with big chunks of root vegetables. Delicious and healthy.
This recipe features Le Chef Sébastien's secret ingredients for making an amazing chicken broth. One of the healthiest recipes you will ever make and a French grandmother's cure all for all ailments!
Easy Roasted Duck Magret with Apples and Squash
This Duck Magret with apples and squash recipe is perfect for a Fall dinner party. The duck breast is seared to perfection, tender & juicy with a light sweetness to it.
Coq au Vin made simple
An iconic French Dish. Chicken that is seared, then braised in a rich red wine sauce that infuses it with so much flavor, you will say, "mmmmm" with every bite. Pearl onions, bacon and mushrooms add a level of flavor complexity, you won't believe you made this dish yourself!
Coq au Vin Blanc
Coq Au Vin Blanc is a French recipe for a succulent chicken stew made with white wine.
A classic French dish, each forkful melts in your mouth and is so fragrant and flavorful. I confess, I actually prefer Coq au Vin Blanc to the traditional Coq au Vin , made with red wine. The flavor is lighter and incredibly indulgent.
Navarin d'Agneau (Spring Lamb Stew)
Navarin d'Agneau, a French Spring Lamb Stew that results in tender pieces of lamb in a decadent gravy served with fresh spring vegetables.
This recipe is naturally gluten free.
Foolproof Eggplant Lasagna
A foolproof eggplant lasagna recipe made without noodles with easy tips for making the eggplant soft and scrumptious.
ALL ABOUT LE CHEF'S WIFE
Bonjour! I am Anina Belle. I translate the fancy cooking of my Michelin-star trained French Chef Husband, Le Chef, into easy to make dishes that busy people with no culinary training (like me!) can make at home. We have two young kids (8 and 5) and I run a marketing firm and a non-profit in addition to this blog. I strongly believe that even busy people deserve to eat well at home.
Look inside our Kitchen with this Washington Post Article. We were featured on the TODAY SHOW for our recipes of French Onion Soup Gratinée and Moelleux au Chocolat. You can watch our full segment below.
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