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23 Summery French Recipes for Bastille Day

From bistro steak to clafoutis, 23 summery French recipes to celebrate Bastille Day (July 14) or any day

Bastille Day is a great excuse to have a Frenchie dinner party or picnic. Heck, even if you're not celebrating the symbolic end of the French monarchy, these summery recipes will evoke that certain je ne sais quoi.

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    Peden + Munk
    1/23

    Leeks in Vinaigrette

    Despite being a timeless classic, it’s probably been a while since you made this dish. Entertaining bonus: It gets better as it sits, which means you’ll be rewarded for making it ahead of time.

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    2/23

    Roast Provençal Chicken

    Bigger picnic? Simply roast two birds at the same time.

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  • Image may contain Fruit Food Blueberry Plant Dish Meal Cream Dessert and Creme
    Peden + Munk
    3/23

    Chouquettes with Warm Berries

    The dough for these airy desserts is also the foundation for éclairs, cream puffs, and pâte à choux. Minus the ice cream and berries, they make a sweet little breakfast pastry.

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  • Image may contain Food Dessert Chocolate Biscuit Cookie Brownie Plant Fudge Human and Person
    Peden + Munk
    4/23

    Honey-Hazelnut Financiers

    Substitute whole almonds for the hazelnuts in these brown-buttery cakes, or use a combination of both.

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    Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriot
    9/23

    Raspberry-Hazelnut Galette

    Parchment paper is a lifesaver when making this rustic tart. Use it when rolling out the tender, delicate crust (it’ll keep it from sticking), then use it to fold over the edges of the galette.

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    Misha Gravenor Photography
    10/23

    Classic Gougères

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Danielle Walsh is the assistant web editor at Bon Appétit, and has also written for New York Magazine's Grub Street. She loves Korean food, tacos, and whiskey, and is trying really, really hard to like sardines. ... Read More
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