Iconic, classic, and occasionally even controversial, Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Vol I and II) continues to be an important source for today’s serious home cooks. While the books are dated in some ways (I don’t tend to blanch my bacon before cooking it, for instance), nonetheless they still inform and inspire me, and will definitely always have a place of honor on my cookbook shelf.

The most delicious dishes the queen of French cuisine has to offer.

From ratatouille to roast chicken, here are thirteen classic Julia Child recipes to help you master the art of French cooking at home.

Exploring French cuisine with the top cooking basics that will turn anyone into a top chef in no time.

Print Friendly VersionAs I mentioned in my previous post, Boeuf Bourguignon, Jeff and I are starting our own little cooking course at home using the 2 volume set of Mastering the Art of French Cooking as our focal point. I can’t wait to share our adventures and some of the recipes here on the blog.…Read more →

Learn the basic French kitchen staples! When cooking French cuisine, keep your pantry stocked with these essentials like butter, eggs, fresh herbs, mustard, red wine, and Gruyère and Comté cheeses.

It's likely that when you think of French cuisine, you picture time- and labor-intensive classic French dishes and recipes. Julia Child, a famous chef, has a TV show and a book about French cuisine that

Experience the rich flavors of traditional French dishes with these timeless recipes. From Coq au Vin to Ratatouille, explore classic French cuisine that brings the taste of France to your table. Perfect for food lovers looking to try something new or recreate their favorite meals at home. Get inspired by these authentic dishes and start cooking French favorites today.

This fruit dip combines those great piña colada flavors of coconut and pineapple, along with cream cheese and cool whip for a perfect fruit dip.

Expand your culinary knowledge with this glossary of 54 French cooking terms. From sauces to knife techniques, you'll learn what they mean, how to pronounce them, and get recipe ideas for using them.