Crepes, creme brulee, coq au vin, boeuf bourgignon! The rich flavors of these classic recipes are what make French food so appealing. Oftentimes we reserve French food for special occasions, seldom making a reservation to a French restaurant -- the excuse often being "it's too expensive." When it comes to making French food at home, we don't think it's too complicated to pull off.

These French dishes are perfect for a family dinner. We've got you covered in both the sweet and savory departments with classic main dishes and desserts. Plus to make your French dinner party that much more fun, we've got a soundtrack featuring some popular French musicians from Chanson singers like Edith Piaf to the Elvis Presley of France, Johnny Hallyday.

See the slideshow below for our favorite French recipes from across the web.

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  • French Onion Soup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.willcookforfriends.com/2012/05/classic-french-onion-soup-mon-petit.html">French Onion Soup recipe from Will Cook For Friends</a></strong>

  • Nutella Banana Crepes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sweetandsavorytooth.com/breakfast/nutella-banana-crepes/">Nutella Banana Crepes recipe from Sweet and Savory Tooth</a></strong>

  • Quick Cassoulet

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://dinnerwithjulie.com/2011/09/13/pam-andersons-cassouletstyle-italian-sausages-white-beans/" target="_hplink">Quick Cassoulet recipe from Dinner with Julie</a></strong>

  • Gratin Dauphinois

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://blog.belovedgreen.com/2011/09/gratin-dauphinois.html">Gratin Dauphinois recipe from Beloved Green</a></strong>

  • Profiteroles

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://acozykitchen.com/profiteroles/" target="_hplink">Profiteroles recipe from A Cozy Kitchen</a></strong>

  • Tartiflette

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.ferdakost.com/2011/10/tartiflette-eating-france.html">Tartiflette recipe from Ferdakost</a></strong>

  • Julia Child's Boeuf Bourgignon

    <strong>Get <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/julia-childs-boeuf-bourg_n_1056241.html" target="_hplink">Julia Child's Boeuf Bourgignon recipe</a></strong> Photo from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanchan/4226667255/ " target="_hplink">Taekwonweirdo, Flickr</a>.

  • Croque Monsieur

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.versesfrommykitchen.com/2011/12/happy-holidays-and-a-croque-monsieur.html">Croque Monsieur recipe from Verses from My Kitchen</a></strong>

  • Sole Meuniere

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunkycooks.com/2012/08/sole-meuniere-filetto-di-sogliola-al-limone-from-lidias-favorite-recipes/">Sole Meuniere recipe from Bunky Cooks</a></strong>

  • Coq Au Vin

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://norecipes.com/blog/coq-au-vin-recipe/" target="_hplink">Coq au Vin recipe from No Recipes</a></strong>

  • Bouillabaisse With Red Pepper Rouille

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.whatsforlunchhoney.net/2012/05/cooking-school-bouillabaisse-with-red.html">Bouillabaisse with Red Pepper Rouille recipe from What's For Lunch Honey?</a></strong>

  • Creme Brulee

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.30poundsofapples.com/2012/06/creme-brulee/" target="_hplink">Creme Brulee recipe from 30 Pounds of Apples</a></strong>

  • Chicken Provencal

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chicken-provencal_n_1057131.html">Chicken Provencal recipe</a></strong>

  • Steak Au Poivre With Red Wine Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.hungrycravings.com/2010/11/peppercorns-on-vine-and-steak-au-poivre.html">Steak au Poivre with Red Wine Sauce recipe from Hungry Cravings</a></strong>

  • Quiche Lorraine

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/quiche_lorraine/" target="_hplink">Quiche Lorraine recipe from Simply Recipes</a></strong>

  • Milk-Chocolate Pots de Crème

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/milk-chocolate-pots-de-cr_n_1058559.html">Milk-Chocolate Pots de Crème recipe</a></strong>

  • Soundtrack Ideas - La Vie En Rose By Edith Piaf

    Considered to be one of France's greatest singers, Edith Piaf was known for her ballads, her most famous one being La Vie en Rose.

  • Soundtrack Ideas - La Boheme By Charles Aznavour

    Described as France's Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour is known for his unique tenor voice. La Boheme is his signature song.

  • Soundtrack Ideas- Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime By Johnny Hallyday

    Called the Elvis Presley of France, Johnny Hallyday began singing Rock and Roll in the 1960s, later transitioning into Blues. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime is one if his earlier songs. Even though he announced his retirement in 2009, he had a few performances in 2012.

  • Soundtrack Ideas - Le Temps De L'Amour By Françoise Hardy

    This 1960s song by singer actress Françoise Hardy was featured on the soundtrack for the 2012 film "Moonrise Kingdom."

  • Soundtrack Ideas - Et Moi, Et Moi, Et Moi By Jacques Dutronc

    Singer, songwriter and actor Jacques Dutronc's sound combines pop, rock and garage rock on the line with The Kinks and David Bowie. In the 1970s his song Et Moi, Et Moi, Et Moi was adapted into English for the UK group Mungo Jerry.

  • Soundtrack Ideas - Paname City Rappin' By Dee Nasty

    DJ and producer Dee Nasty is known for pioneering hip hop music in France. His breakout hit was Paname City Rappin', which was released in 1984.


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