Cookbook giveaway - My Paris Kitchen

April 11, 2014·Darcie

My Paris Kitchebn

David Lebovitz began working in restaurants at the age of sixteen, ending up as pastry chef of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. After working there for 13 years, David packed his bags and headed to France to begin a new career in writing. Since then, he has published seven books. His latest is My Paris Kitchen, and we're delighted to offer three copies.

You can learn more about the cookbook and David's life in France in his EYB interview.

For your chance to win a copy, just answer the following question: What is your favorite French food?

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The giveaway will expire in 4 weeks on May 9, 2014.

This contest is now closed. The 3 lucky winners, selected by random number generator, are erasmus, Missanne and gqbrave.

359 comments

sharifahApril 15, 2014

Ouefs a la Neige! We had this at Rick Stein's restaurant in Padstow a few days ago, i.e. floating islands in a vanilla caramel sauce, so sublime!

SMcCreightApril 16, 2014

Coq au vin!

nomadchowwomanApril 15, 2014

To choose one--quelle souffrance!

Cassoulet made with succulent duck confit . . . Tarte flambée . . .kouign amann . . . . . . warm croissant.

Or what a poorer me and my equally poor travel mates called haute cuisine: a perfect baguette, runny cheese, fresh fruit, burgundy. Poor me.

LilyB612April 15, 2014

Anything braised in red wine. Plus baquette to dip in the sauce.

boardingaceApril 15, 2014

Very hard to choose... but I'll go with baguette and butter :)

Smuz90April 18, 2014

Onion soup

esztlilApril 15, 2014

Any French Cheese

amylou61April 21, 2014

I love French pastries and breads. My favorite is croissants.

acorgihouseApril 16, 2014

Boulliabaise, in Marseille.

patsyluApril 14, 2014

crepes, lacey crepes

FloriApril 21, 2014

My favorite French food is Crepes Suzette!

BrandeemkApril 18, 2014

Confit

vinochicApril 19, 2014

A baguette with pretty much any cheese, and a glass of burgundy

JuliApril 17, 2014

Simply sourdough baguette with ham and Brie.

SaskiaBApril 21, 2014

My favourite French food in five easy steps: 1. Allocate several hours to lunch and find some good company; 2. Start with sardines from the tin, dripping in oil, on crusty bread; 3. Next have andouille, buttery potatoes with parsley and a vinegary fricassee salad; 4. Wash it all down with a sweet Alsacian white. 5. Leave room for cheese (Roquefort) and dessert (crème brulee).

dbielickApril 15, 2014

Tarte au citron

sbh2006April 14, 2014

French pastries and desserts (pots de creme, chocolate mousse, etc.). Is there any other kind??!?

nihalhApril 15, 2014

Tarte tatin

KarincsApril 15, 2014

Mussels and a crusty baguette to soak up that wonderful broth!

tcjanesApril 14, 2014

Beignet with just a dusting of powdered sugar.

JulimorrApril 15, 2014

Could live on French cheese with French bread

gqbraveApril 15, 2014

Hands down, couselet!!! Nothing more comforting on a cold night.

ShefsKitchenApril 14, 2014

coq a vin

SilverSageApril 20, 2014

Duck confit, hands down.

lorloffApril 14, 2014

Celeriac salad

ChefhenryApril 15, 2014

Before I developed allergies to a lot of my favourite foods I would have said Bouillabaisse, now…. well…. can't say that there is a dish that stands out as a favourite, love them all.

naturelleApril 16, 2014

mille feuilles

hillsboroksApril 14, 2014

My first foray into French cooking was Coq Au Vin and I still love making it and eating it.

eanApril 15, 2014

wine and mussels

infotropApril 15, 2014

cheese, wine, bread. That equals one food, right?

rahiscockApril 18, 2014

A French Apple Tart/ Apple Galette, with a dollop of creme fraiche is my idea of heaven

kimtrevApril 15, 2014

French confections, especially nougat de Montélimar

SarabcleverApril 21, 2014

Any French cheese. And croissants.

SiegalApril 24, 2014

brie

crandall57April 25, 2014

Creme brulee, with a warm top that cracks and reveals a nice pudding.

jushewApril 22, 2014

My favorite has to be quiche lorraine. Simple, quick, and delicious. And yet somehow seems really refined!

JimbowenApril 29, 2014

Steak tartare

dyandApril 28, 2014

Pommes frites - nobody does them better than the french, especially when dipped in aioli sauce.

JamieKApril 25, 2014

gratin dauphinoise

jksorenApril 25, 2014

pain au chocolat

KSmithVApril 29, 2014

tarte tatin… yummy and also with poached quinces...

DannieTApril 22, 2014

Crepes-- so easy to make and a blank canvas for whatever I have on hand to fill it with, sweet or savory.

rlmillerApril 26, 2014

A very difficult choice, but I am leaning heavily toward coq au vin.

earthnfireApril 27, 2014

Baguettes and brie

TeemoApril 25, 2014

baguette!

mreilsApril 23, 2014

the fabulous fruit tarts - they look like works of art and taste even better. I especially love apple or pear with frangipane.

MissanneApril 23, 2014

Had it in a tiny cafe very near l'universite de paris-sorbonne; still trying to duplicate the recipe. Toast, with a light spread of foie gras, topped with a poached egg, and the most amazing sauce...which also had foie gras in it. It was so simple, and heavenly.

rstuartApril 29, 2014

Canalé!

alicanApril 26, 2014

creme brulee !

fgavinApril 25, 2014

Pain au chocolat!

ltsukApril 21, 2014

Buche de Noel and madeleines

vnewtonApril 22, 2014

Almond cream croissants with a chocolate drizzle. Yummm!

SFGSApril 27, 2014

My favorite French food or my favorite French dish? I view these as distinct matters. A dish implies a recipe or some sort of preparation while a food could be a stand alone item or ingredient. Pâté de Foie Gras. Pas oubliez un peu du pain et les cornichons. Merci.

camtncookApril 21, 2014

Brie with really good crusty bread...

tjosApril 24, 2014

foie gras and a glass (or 2) of sauternes

TerraVitaApril 28, 2014

Tarte Tatin

DajeauApril 29, 2014

Tarte Flambé and croissants. Sancerre with the Tarte Flambé and un cafe with the croissant.

Sofie168April 29, 2014

Anything in a French bakery

fatcat55jcApril 25, 2014

coq au vin - simple and hearty

pers1stenceApril 28, 2014

french pastry - like pain au chocolate or almond croissants

zarpreyApril 29, 2014

Pain au chocolat. Mmm.

yvettehendersonApril 29, 2014

I love a good Tarte Tartin

PenchantforproduceApril 24, 2014

A simple and elegant Salad Lyonnaise - the way that silky yolk transforms a simple bed of greens is revelatory.

pwsnookApril 27, 2014

Poulet Roti aux Herbes with pommes aligot

koolkooky5April 29, 2014

crème brulee

barbcApril 29, 2014

FRENCH wine. Preferably a dry red.

maggicApril 29, 2014

French onion soup.

crichinsApril 29, 2014

French Macaroons

NsteinenApril 30, 2014

Coq au vin !

JerlenApril 30, 2014

Moules frites or any pastries!

PotterhillApril 30, 2014

Foie gras.

bfg67April 30, 2014

foie gras

jbnyApril 29, 2014

celeri remoulade

JuliaApril 29, 2014

Duck confit!

cupcakemuffinApril 30, 2014

pain au chocolate!

SwedishChefApril 29, 2014

Croissant

wellybruinApril 29, 2014

A ripe Gaperon cheese

debbztApril 30, 2014

Boeuf Bourguignon with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

sandy104April 30, 2014

croissants!

fredmoydenApril 30, 2014

Tartiflette with reblochon

SallyT.April 30, 2014

Fromage de chèvre, I simply can't tire of it.

gjelizabethApril 30, 2014

Champagne. Definitely Champagne.

RLiebesApril 30, 2014

Pate or rillettes on a. Rusty baguette.

JanSchollApril 30, 2014

I have not had much French Food at all (being vegetarian). Funny, since my grampa was French. One thing I love and make a lot of, however, is rustic breads. I could live on that with cheese and fresh fruit.

skid351April 30, 2014

Almond macarons with coffee cream.

chris2468April 30, 2014

fresh baguette - we just can't make them here in Britain

elmotooApril 29, 2014

Pineau Des Charente!

oh wait...you want food...

What a difficult decision! I'm going to say fondue...we always get some when we go to Artisanal: http://www.artisanalbistro.com/

But I can be a very happy person with steak frites... please bring me mayo for my frites. ;)

psg1968April 29, 2014

Has to be a big sharing plate of fruits de mer with a crisp glass of white wine!!!

claudiaivonnefrancoApril 30, 2014

I never met a bread from France I didn't like. :)

RobertaJApril 30, 2014

Where to start, where to start......? Macarons, sole meniunere, bouef bourginione (using La Julia's recipe, of course) or simply a great baguette with a nice, runny cheese and a glass (or 2, or 3) of Champagne. I *really* want this book !!

agardenwormApril 29, 2014

French Bread and Brie

JVWApril 30, 2014

Chevre chaud - so simple, so delicious. I seek it out everywhere I go. A proud member of the goat cheese fraternity.

toulaApril 29, 2014

Quiche Lorraine

poubmajungaApril 30, 2014

Pain au chocolat

swsmith50April 29, 2014

Epoisses de Bourgogne, un Pain Rustique, et un bouteille Boulay Sancerre Clos De Beaujeu

MesdaileApril 30, 2014

Having read many of David's earlier books and articles this new tome promises to be another fabulous read. My favourite French food (so many to choose from) is duck! The French are able to deliver almost the entire bird to your plate in so many delicious dishes. Think foie gras , pate, confit, magret de canard and salads of geziers! After traveling for a month in the Perigord and Dordogne regions I ate more duck than ever before in my entire life! I would love to add this beautiful new book by David to my collection .. and return for another gastronomic tour of this beautiful country.

mjrrApril 30, 2014

Tarte au citron, bien sûr!

YolichasApril 30, 2014

Any French cheese with a side of French bread. Nirvana!

madelainelcApril 29, 2014

Pain raisin, or really any French pastry...

kbyr001April 29, 2014

Pain au chocolat

marikahandakasApril 29, 2014

Steak frites!

teajayApril 29, 2014

Onion Soup!

mrshumphreyjrApril 30, 2014

French onion soup. Soul food :)

EricalgrApril 29, 2014

Pastries

scarletmacawApril 29, 2014

Almonds & French Pastry. Champagne.

HannahListerApril 30, 2014

Duck confit every time, and of course the invention of Cafe Gourmet!

diannerh49April 29, 2014

Bread and cheese

cheapbeetsApril 30, 2014

Brie and a baguette.

EricaHApril 30, 2014

Bouillabaisse with a baguette, and a glass of white wine!

jazza1April 30, 2014

Tarte tatin

eselqueApril 30, 2014

Cassoulet, or anything involving duck confit. Including just duck confit.

wmhinshawApril 30, 2014

Ditto previous reply - duck confit, hands down.

PiperApril 30, 2014

Nothing is as great as a bouchon, a bite of chocolate heaven, the French way,

toddschutApril 30, 2014

Cassoulet!

LeePicardApril 30, 2014

Pain au chocolat. Sometimes the simple things in life are best.

IsisApril 30, 2014

Confit duck gizzards- in salads, on pizza- anywhere!

TooManyBooksApril 30, 2014

Asparagus veloute

exploringfoodApril 30, 2014

Ratatouille (together its ingredients epitomize summer) and crusty breads

pennyvrApril 30, 2014

Baguette and very good quality butter - simple and perfect.

Ozma81April 30, 2014

Definitely real crusty french bread. Bonus if it comes with cheese!

IngridemeryApril 30, 2014

Foie gras with brioche. Or any French cheese. Or cassoulet (my husband's is amazing). Or Jambon Bayonne. The list could go on.

lindencroftApril 30, 2014

pork rillettes

sueffunApril 30, 2014

Pain au raisin

kree777April 30, 2014

Croissants. Rich, buttery. Yum!

HilaryvuApril 30, 2014

oh, cheese, without a doubt!

lilhamApril 30, 2014

Baguette with brie and cranberry sauce

nyc888nycApril 30, 2014

French Croissant with the Brie - heavenly!

tjnelson1hotmailApril 30, 2014

Pain au chocolate or macaroons.

MelKettleApril 30, 2014

Champagne! Oh, hang on, a food. Would have to be garlic snails. With a crisp champagne and the company of good friends. And a view of the French countryside.

chefdave99April 30, 2014

Beef burgundy

Aleese1219May 1, 2014

Pommes frites!

mikejunewApril 30, 2014

quiche

ciccia96April 30, 2014

I LOVE crepes suzette!

DFedApril 30, 2014

So many good things, but I think croissants are the best!

joerod34April 30, 2014

Coq au vin

AndreaMeyerMay 1, 2014

Might sound stupid but I love French Onion Soup. Simple but satisfying - if well made:) That's my choice to eat in front of the fireplace on a cool Winter's evening.

angiehoggettMay 1, 2014

I love french wine, cheese and bread, great combo!

CCF4May 1, 2014

Pretty much anything from a Paris Pastry shop or Bakery....guess if I had to pick Pain au Chocolat was always our favorite breakfast while we were in Paris.

CjelineoMay 1, 2014

Croissants

jpmrifkinApril 30, 2014

Vacherin Mont d'Or, miam miam

sandydennyMay 1, 2014

tarte tatin - it's my favorite dessert to make when I really want to impress my dinner guests. I live in rural Atlantic Canada so I love the opportunity to introduce something different to them.

clairew137April 30, 2014

Croissants

roxletApril 30, 2014

Steak frittes with Iles flottant to end the meal. Very retro, I know, but so good!

iceagemegMay 1, 2014

I love creme brulee!!!

lmfdorazioMay 1, 2014

Quiche, crepe banane nutella, l'escargot, pistache macarons, croissants, cherry clafoutis, french wine, champagne, a warm crusty bagguette, I could go on and on. All of my favorites things are French :)

adfloraMay 1, 2014

Beef Burgundy and a glass of red.

kmw0919May 1, 2014

Croissant

brianlynnMay 1, 2014

Gougères

NancithMay 1, 2014

tarte aux champignons (mushroom tart)

NCJMay 1, 2014

Early morning fresh croissants with homemade jam.

native210May 1, 2014

anything found at a patisserie! Especially caneles, pithiviers, macarons and kouign amans. Yum!

dcockburnMay 1, 2014

Pastries or omelettes. Nothing like the french for these. Or maybe a cassoulet.

bellasfMay 1, 2014

May I say Champagne? Alas, if not, cassoulet.

hilaryjohnsonMay 1, 2014

Anything with put lentils.

decklededgesApril 11, 2014

Pain au chocolat :)

nadiam1000April 12, 2014

Oh the bread! It is my dream to go to a Paris market and buy a perfect baguette with some ham and brie and have a picnic with a view of the Eiffel Tower!

mdoyleMay 1, 2014

Any type of french bread.

diamorMay 1, 2014

Great cheese

GreenbaygrudgeMay 2, 2014

Macarons!

flaviazMay 1, 2014

Pistou!

Aggie92April 12, 2014

Gougères - aka French crack

AnnegreenApril 12, 2014

Showing my age here, but crepes suzette and duck a l'orange (you can tell I love citrus flavours)!

Kimberly62May 2, 2014

beouf bourguignon

CheflaaMay 4, 2014

My french father in law introduced me to the Torte aux blettes- it seems strange to us Australians to serve silverbeet in a sweet way but add pinenuts and currants with his pastry and it has become the one food I miss most about not living in France anymore! Have you tried it yet?!!

alaguar1May 1, 2014

Brioche

daskalsMay 1, 2014

Passaladiere! So much more than a sum of its parts.

ChefdanMay 1, 2014

Cassoulet!

riorfidaMay 2, 2014

chanterelles in spring

minervasowlMay 2, 2014

Salmon souffle. Love the miracle of those fluffy egg whites. Or omelettes. Or crepes. All of the egg recipes in MTAOFK probably. :-)

KarenOESMay 1, 2014

Any cheese but particularly goat's cheese.

ThaichileMay 2, 2014

Sauces enhance everything they are draped on.

Astrid5555May 2, 2014

Onion soup!

susanhubbardsMay 1, 2014

Clafoutis. Especially if it's deeply browned and caramelized.

CarolineRose335May 1, 2014

French cultured butter - nothing beats it! It makes everything it touches taste like rich heaven.

jlh39May 2, 2014

crème renversee

lisaricho73May 4, 2014

Macarons

JaneMay 10, 2014

This contest is now closed. The 3 lucky winners, selected by random number generator, are erasmus, Missanne and gqbrave.

j_hMay 3, 2014

Soupe a l'oignon gratinee

Isis1981ukMay 2, 2014

Crusty French baguettes

margaretsmMay 4, 2014

Pain d'épices

percussion03May 1, 2014

bread

myspottyteapotMay 2, 2014

Coq Au Vin!!! Absolutely delicious!

mtlevinsonMay 1, 2014

smelly, creamy Brie, fresh French baguette and a cheap French red wine on a checked tablecloth anywhere in France

valtaylorMay 3, 2014

tartiflette :)

sabiluluMay 2, 2014

baguette, cheese, and wine.

wanda72May 3, 2014

I like all sorts of French pastries and would kill for a good baguette.

richterrenee1May 2, 2014

Croissants and coffee au lait. And of course those amazing red wines!

arlene29May 1, 2014

Stables, but also a cheese course, brioche, croissants, postage payday, I could go on and on.

SuelovesfoodMay 1, 2014

a duck sandwich on a wonderful baguette. OMGoodness is it wonderful.

rottmanMay 2, 2014

Creme Brulee. Ah...the custard and the caramel. Is there a recipe for a version of this in "My Paris Kitchen"?

LtvandamMay 2, 2014

Around our house, it's cassoulet, followed closely by salade nicoise.

kb_mwMay 1, 2014

Croissants!

SfgordonMay 1, 2014

What ISN'T my favorite French food? Baguette & Brie, macarons, kouign amman, soupe a l'oignon, and confit de canard are my top contenders for favorites...

lynnkayMay 9, 2014

ratatouille

caersozMay 9, 2014

A warm baguette that's crusty on the outside but perfectly soft on the inside!

jennccMay 9, 2014

Duck confit

kimkMay 1, 2014

I'm not very familiar with French food, but I do love French Onion Soup!

GraceMay 1, 2014

Baguette

megdaisyMay 9, 2014

Tart tartin!

kari500May 6, 2014

Duck confit - but so many good things.

MVitekMay 1, 2014

Champagne & gougères

merstarApril 12, 2014

Tartes aux Fraises.

Sharyn.May 9, 2014

Bouillabasse! No, wait...bouillabaisse. However it's spelt, its totally delicious.

CindyinOttawaMay 9, 2014

Glace caramel buerre sale, at Berthillon's on Ile-St-Louis, or David's version.

noconaMay 8, 2014

Escargot!

hilznzMay 6, 2014

Beef Bourguignon!

HarlenMay 9, 2014

Croissants. Especially from a bakery in Paris!

MayafairbanksMay 9, 2014

Croquembouche followed by a few salted caramel macaroons with a nice coffee

Shannoncooks17May 5, 2014

Boeuf Bourguignon! Yum!

omegabethMay 9, 2014

a proper croissant! (and duck confit, and Sancerre.)

ljskopMay 9, 2014

mussels (moules) mariniere

Joanie74May 9, 2014

A crusty loaf of bread will always be a favorite!

pstrawser81May 1, 2014

Boeuf Bourguignon (but it's difficult to pick just one).

erasmusMay 6, 2014

Pâté de campagne

dvajefinkApril 11, 2014

Mussels in white wine sauce

strepsMay 8, 2014

The breads and pastries.

AmbrosiaMay 10, 2014

Pain au Chocolat!

hippiebiologistMay 6, 2014

Brie, for sure!

milgwimperMay 8, 2014

Brie, or is it macaron, or creme brûlée? So hard to decide but my favorite french food is anything I am currently eating and loving in the moment. :)

jrhymerMay 8, 2014

I love pâté en croute :)

BerrydApril 12, 2014

Ratatouille with a baguette

LovestocookApril 11, 2014

Tarte tatin or any of it many variations, including the savoury ones

jaelsneApril 11, 2014

Ratatouille, preferably eaten at a bistro in Provence.

KatiefayhutsonApril 11, 2014

A true croissant with all it's layers of butter goodness!

RuthGoApril 11, 2014

Cassoulet (which I'm not sure I spelled correctly). How can anything with duck be bad?

Queezle_SisterApril 11, 2014

Pain au chocolat

NikkiPixieApril 12, 2014

Pain au chocolat..... going to France next month, can't wait!!!

TrishaCPApril 11, 2014

Any French pastry with almonds....

vicksterApril 12, 2014

Chicken with a mustard sauce

bellaluna221April 11, 2014

Beef Bourguignon!

aargleApril 11, 2014

I do love a beautiful cheese soufflé. So hard to pick one favourite.

okcookApril 12, 2014

Onion soup au gratin.

mbass7May 8, 2014

Moules et Frites

Cpeterson729May 7, 2014

Does a baguette count? Sometimes the simplest things are the best!

FJTApril 12, 2014

Tarte flambée, quiche Lorraine, boeuf bourguignon, moules frites ...I can't just choose one!

MariarosaMay 9, 2014

My mother's ratatouille homemade with vegetables from her garden.

RickPearson54April 11, 2014

Bordeaux

kbennallMay 7, 2014

This is sort of cheating because there are so many, but CHEESE.

angcoletteMay 9, 2014

Kouign Amman for sure,

annapannaApril 12, 2014

Eclairs!

katcookApril 11, 2014

Tarte Tatin

MammaGoRoundMay 9, 2014

Croissants

caitmcgApril 12, 2014

Crepes! Savory buckwheat galettes (hard to find in the US!), sweet with fruit, lemon and sugar, and, of course, crepes Suzette...

JGonnellyApril 11, 2014

So many French foods to love, how to chose just one.

Duck Cassoulet would be great right now!

sarahcooksApril 11, 2014

Strawberry tarts

sheridarbyMay 7, 2014

coq au vin

vacherinApril 12, 2014

Baguette, sliced saucisson, a few cornichons and some gooey cheese - vacherin mont d'or naturally!

TippyCanoeApril 11, 2014

I must admit that I developed a shameful & passionate addiction to nutella crepes the last time I was in Paris. Try as I might, I cannot keep my mind from drifting back to those street stall crepes eaten late at night in that beautiful city.

mgwalterMay 8, 2014

French onion soup with a rich broth and the cheese browned on top. I'll eat it on the warmest day of the year!

acmackenzieMay 9, 2014

Lapin aux oignons et à la moutarde. Yum.

DKennedyApril 12, 2014

These days I seem to be making a lot of duck confit, so I'll so with that. But it is very hard to choose!

kitokoApril 12, 2014

chocolate mousse!

black5May 9, 2014

Most French Cheese

sckApril 11, 2014

Steak frites!

linaMay 8, 2014

pate!

hiraApril 12, 2014

pommes dauphinoise -made with lashings of normandy butter.
I could eat it everyday.

TriceApril 11, 2014

Macaron, yumm.....

IngridOApril 11, 2014

Croissant, ooh la la!

GourmetDispatchesApril 11, 2014

daube de boeuf

maisie_grnApril 11, 2014

A rustic loaf, thick crust, always serve with butter and comte :)

angelanorrApril 11, 2014

anything with Brie.

kristinthielMay 9, 2014

I can never resist a classic - Coq au Vin

SoRefinedApril 11, 2014

Delicious paté!

TLC_TimApril 11, 2014

Pain de campagne

cahunter925May 7, 2014

Rillettes of any type!

andimartMay 6, 2014

Moules marinières with pommes frites, a glace of chilled white wine and sliced baguette at a table overlooking the harbour at Roscoff!

BreadcrumbsApril 11, 2014

Well, I'll start w a little Marcel Petite Comté and a baguette with some lovely Burgundy to wash it all down. Then I'll move on to a steaming bowl of Bouillabaisse. If it's not too much bother!

BarbaraM48April 11, 2014

Pate in any shape or form.

GillBApril 11, 2014

Almond Cakes/pastries

psj926April 11, 2014

Blanquette de veau, although boeuf bouguignon is a pretty close second!

ae.bellMay 5, 2014

Do figs count? I think they should count.

hihelen_westbrookApril 12, 2014

Onion soup.

AndieG52April 12, 2014

une baguette avec du fromage, sole meunière, et pain au chocolat

rivergaitApril 11, 2014

Crème Brulee, which astounds guests but is really simple. Bring out the propane torch I use for lighting the fireplace, and it's sure to get everyone's attention.

SueVeidApril 12, 2014

Canelés

lmalterApril 11, 2014

cassoulet!!!!!

BethRabbittApril 11, 2014

Socca! So easy, and a great accompaniment.

LauraApril 11, 2014

Boeuf bourguignon!

TheSpicedLifeApril 12, 2014

Just one!?!? Croissant. :)

slimmerApril 12, 2014

A good roast chicken with herbs, accompanied by a decent but not expensive champagne (champagne goes with everything!).

KerreyApril 11, 2014

French pastries are amazing!

MelMMMay 5, 2014

A perfect omelet.

cjrossMay 9, 2014

Probably macarons but that's a bit predictable, so I'll say tartiflette.

imaluckyduckyApril 12, 2014

Coq au vin!

KarinaFrancisApril 12, 2014

Baguette ! Just heaven

louie734April 13, 2014

Croque monsieur. Perfect knife-and-fork sandwich.

SergeVanNimwegenApril 13, 2014

Canard Margret :)

LFallonApril 12, 2014

Too many favourites but top of the list has to be Crème Brulee - I just cant resist it. Such a simple dessert but so unctuous and delicious!

sailorApril 12, 2014

Boeuf Bourguignon made with beef cheeks. Succulence incarnate.

ahelckApril 13, 2014

If I had to pick one last French meal, it would have to be Beef Bourguignon.

DailypainterApril 12, 2014

Kouign Amann….and I use your recipe David, it's the best!!!

cadfaelApril 13, 2014

My French Acadian Grandmother would make Pote' on special occasions-particularly Christmas Eve. It is an old traditional dish comprising wild and domestic meat-usually rabbit and chicken, but could be pork and moose or deer-it would have a slow cook on top of the stove. The fork tender meat is in a savoury broth with a bread dough placed on top the last hour-no lifting the lid! The result would be a 10 inch high piece of white fluffy heaven that you cut in wedges and pour the rich stock and meat on top.

ballenApril 13, 2014

Anything with Roquefort cheese!

bbmacApril 12, 2014

Coeur a la Creme with raspberries (and champagne!)

madamepinceApril 13, 2014

Gougere!

WaderuApril 13, 2014

Madeleines

nurseyApril 13, 2014

keeping it simple, it has to be a fresh crispy baguette and some oozy Camembert

chawkinsApril 13, 2014

Escargot Bourguignon or for that matter, anything drenched in garlic butter.

martinlecarosApril 12, 2014

Socca is amazing but I have to say that duck confit with roasted potatoes is my favorite!

srushtonApril 13, 2014

Escargots à la Bourgogne - hands down. All that wonderful garlic, parsley and butter drowning the innocent snails.

phoenixApril 12, 2014

Pierre Herme's coffee macarons. They were so good!

laureljeanApril 14, 2014

Steamed mussels

stockholm28April 13, 2014

perfectly crisp duck confit

ldsalyerApril 13, 2014

Croissants! .....and baked brie! Cheesy, creamy, wonderfully flaky pastry covered. I'm drooling.

dinnermintsApril 11, 2014

Crepes with whipped ricotta, apricot jam and sliced almonds.

CorvetteGuyApril 13, 2014

A good roast chicken or coq au vin. Can't get enough of it.

sipaApril 14, 2014

Rillettes.

ChefKApril 12, 2014

This cookbook is just beautiful...and as I sat on the floor of my local bookstore last night drooling over nearly every page I wondered what I'd choose to cook or bake first if it were mine! Thank you for this generous offer to win David's new glorious cookbook. I think I'd have to say, out of all my favorite French creations, that croissants are probably one of the top on the list! And....and, and......! Again, many thanks.

mlhodgeApril 11, 2014

Pain au chocolat

julianaxlApril 11, 2014

Cassoulet!

janistApril 14, 2014

I love all of it. Especially cassoulet.

mmcdowallApril 11, 2014

Seafood chowder from the fish markets at Trouville, poured from a keg into an emptied out milk bottle to take home and enjoy!

manycookbooksApril 11, 2014

Pommes Frites !

pgarciaApril 11, 2014

I don't know how authentic it is, but I make some good Chicken and Mushroom Crepes!

WandaFrederickApril 11, 2014

Macrons - any flavor.

westminstrApril 11, 2014

those wonderful young raw milk cheeses that we can't get this side of the pond.

JeanieMApril 13, 2014

pate de foie gras

TitchApril 11, 2014

French Pastry Tarts

shabtasticApril 12, 2014

brioche

chefoncallApril 14, 2014

Croissants!

OblioApril 14, 2014

Boeuf bourguignon!

Kirstin_the_KiwiApril 13, 2014

Crème Brulee

xaocfrauApril 11, 2014

moules marinieres!

swgstarApril 11, 2014

pasta with brie

prpostApril 14, 2014

wine :)

CarpecookieApril 12, 2014

Pear and almond tart (or anything with frangipane). David Lebovitz posted a fantastic, foolproof recipe on his blog, and it's a regular favourite at my home.

SuzanaApril 12, 2014

I have a thing for Cherry Clafoutis!

centraljerseyApril 14, 2014

Hard to resist a religieuse au chocolat (think eclair but in the shape of a snowman) when I walk past a bakery. No idea why it's called that.

BenPeineApril 14, 2014

Definitely cassoulet

matagApril 12, 2014

Escargot

BlytheSpiritApril 11, 2014

coq au vin

icywitApril 14, 2014

I loved our time in Paris on our honeymoon. My favorite food was the simple way they turned bread, cheese and ham into something amazing.

CubangirlApril 11, 2014

I love Madeleines and Macarons. Actually love any French dessert. And of course any French bread, especially Croissants accompanied by French cheeses.

JaneCApril 13, 2014

Croissants

jenniesbApril 11, 2014

Kouign Amman! But Dave really piqued my interest in Parisian Gnocchi!

JulesLPApril 14, 2014

French Onion Soup

maria.repassApril 14, 2014

Escargot or anything with roquefort cheese!

ctay122April 12, 2014

My favorite is the Croque Madame. I cannot get enough of them. When I am in Paris I am always seeking out the perfect one.

nigelandjessApril 13, 2014

Brie cheese on a fresh baguette - perfection.

lindedApril 11, 2014

Torchon de Foie Gras

kayanelsonApril 11, 2014

A cassoulet. I had one about 15 years ago and it was so delectable. Haven't been able to find one as good since then.

jupfluteApril 11, 2014

Macarons!!

ckbkaddictApril 12, 2014

So many... But if I HAVE to pick one, Sole Meunière. So simple but SO amazing! Are we allowed to sneak in a glass of Pouilly Fuisse?

megganApril 11, 2014

A big plate of garlicky, oil, chewy sweet snails on one of those delightful escargot plate palettes with a side of baguette. And wine. Bien sur.

ksg518April 14, 2014

Macarons especially from Pierre Herme

theheritagecookApril 14, 2014

There are so many favorites, but if I had to pick just one I think it might be Coq au Vin - warm, comforting, absolutely delicious and downright addicting!

cezovskiApril 14, 2014

My favorite is Chicken Coq au Vin

westerApril 11, 2014

All those beautiful French cheeses.

mikejsmithApril 14, 2014

coq au vin

AmandaLeigh710April 14, 2014

Macarons!

RinshinApril 11, 2014

puff choux

robinelizabethleslieApril 11, 2014

There are so so many good things to choose from, but I have to go with croissants. There is nothing more amazing than biting into a perfect croissant. Mmm, when that flakey, buttery outside layer just shatters!!!

dbcurrieApril 11, 2014

Has to be croissants. Or... so many other things. But at this moment, croissants.

Rosesrpink50April 12, 2014

Chocolate Mousse!

veronicafranceApril 12, 2014

That's a very hard question! I have to go for tarte au citron, as I love anything lemon flavoured and a good tarte au citron is heaven on a plate.

GrywhpApril 13, 2014

Cheese and wine

cloppeApril 14, 2014

Lemon tart or anything from Pierre Hermes.

sgumpApril 11, 2014

An expertly made baguette with (French, of course) butter. Yum!

GlobegalApril 11, 2014

pain au chocolat