Le French Oven

Le French Oven presents authentic French recipes using the cocotte, the traditional cast iron pot central to French cooking. Hillary Davis explores the history and use of this cookware, which has been fundamental to French cuisine for generations. The book features recipes across multiple categories—appetizers, soups, main courses, desserts, and more—using techniques including braising, stewing, roasting, baking, stovetop cooking, and frying. Davis provides information about major French cocotte brands and their applications. Recipe examples include Warm Mushroom Custards with Garlic Toast, French Carrot Rice Soup, Basque-Style Paella, Two-Hands Praying Rack of Lamb Roast, Lemony Braised Chicken with Green Olives, and Beef Pot-au-Feu. Sweet dishes featured are Raspberry Clafoutis and Hot Brandied Peaches Over Ice Cream.