French bistros are famous worldwide for their convivial atmosphere and unpretentious food, but you don’t need to travel to Paris or Lyons to get a taste of French bistro fare: most of it is simple enough that you can prepare it at home with a minimum of fuss. So gather your friends to celebrate the quintessentially French spirit of joie de vivre with this menu of bistro favorites with a modern twist.
Recipes
Recipes by Course
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Salads
- Pasta, Rice & Grains
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Chicken & Poultry
- Pork
- Beef
- Desserts
Chefs & Celebrities
- Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen
- Ina Garten
- Stanlel Tucci
- Trisha Yearwood
- Tyler Florence
- Chefs' Collective

Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
Ratatouille Tart
Modern Niçoise Salad
Provençal Roast Chicken
Shoestring Frites