Set on July 14th, Bastille Day is France’s National Day. A day off for all citizens, Bastille Day is a fun and festive occasion where people gather to cook and eat all day, before watching the fireworks at night.
Being in the middle of July, Bastille Day is often a hot day, which calls for light and fresh recipes that are best enjoyed outside during a picnic, by the beach or over big communal tables set up across towns and villages. Big salads, shareable snacks, dips, and refreshing desserts are in order – here are some of my favorite recipes from the blog, to celebrate Bastille Day in your own home or wherever you are.
Eggplant Caviar Dip (Caviar d’Aubergine)
Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Poivronade)
Classic French Style Potato Salad
French-style Cucumber Salad with crème fraiche
Provence-style Tomatoes with Breadcrumbs and Herbs
Classic Vegetable Tian from Provence
Provencal Eggplant Tomato Gratin
Savory, Tomato, Corn and Gruyere Galette
Classic French Tomato Mustard Tart
Classic French Cherry Clafoutis
Apricot Almond Frangipane Tart
Peach Crème Fraiche Streusel Tart
Classic French Tarte aux Fraises
Fresh Strawberry Moelleux Cake
Do not hesitate to share your favorite recipe(s) to make for Bastille Day in the comments section at the bottom of this post!
