Bastille Day is coming up, and here's a little-known fun fact: You don't actually have to be Julia Child to master the art of French cooking. I mean, you saw Ratatouille; if Remy the rat can do it, so can you. Still don't believe us? After checking out these 15 easy breezy recipes, you'll be on your way to effortlessly cooking French food at home. We promise!
Yup, this soup isn’t actually American like the fortune cookie. It’s actually from France! Turns out you’ve been dining classily all this time. (via Jenny Steffens Hobick)
We’re calling this salad a BLP because it’s a delicious combination of bacon, lettuce and a poached egg. You’ll never dread eating salad again. (via Bake and Baste)
For such a simple recipe, that sure looks good, doesn’t it? The best part about this dish, aside from the taste, is that you can cook the duck up to a week in advance. (via Bon Appétit)
Parsnips need love, too! The root vegetable shines in this dish, along with that nutty and creamy gruyere. (via Atelier Christine)
When it comes to Béarnaise sauce, all you gotta do is know how to use a whisk. Easy as pie. (via Weight Watchers)
We hardcore love slow cookers. All you have to do to make this chicken dish is pop all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do all the work ;) (via Skinny Mom)
Baked Ratatouille
You were waiting for this one, weren’t you? A traditional ratatouille is usually stewed, but ain’t nobody got time for that! We’re baking this. (via Vmac + Cheese)
A galette is a freeform tart that can either be made savory or sweet. We’re showing off this season’s sweetest and juiciest fruits with this gorgeous thing. (via Chatelaine)
It’s pronounced bore-ghin-yawn, by the way. This dish was one of Julia Child’s most famous; you might remember it from the movie Julie &+Julia! (via Whipper Berry)
After trying out this awesome recipe, you’ll want to eat crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All day, everyday. (via Chatelaine)
Here’s yet another example of how much the French have contributed to the culinary world. And boy do we owe them a lot for the humble soufflé! (via Go Make Me)
Don’t worry; you don’t need to know how to pronounce the name to make this seafood dish. Clam, lobster and fish lovers, rejoice! (via )
A typical French lunch on a Sunday consists of roasted chicken with potatoes, so we’d say we’re hitting a home run with this one. (via Two Recipes)
Ah, fondue savoyarde. The simplistic queen of all fondues, straight off of France’s national website. (via France)
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With its silky texture and dynamic taste, it's no wonder Auguste Escoffier said the three great secrets of French cooking are butter, butter, butter.
What is the most popular recipe from Mastering the Art of French cooking? ›
Boeuf Bourguignon: This quintessential French beef stew is slow-cooked in red wine, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The dish includes aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and garlic, as well as hearty mushrooms and lardons (cubed pork fat).
What is the Holy Trinity of French cooking? ›
Mirepoix consists of onions, carrots and celery (either common Pascal celery or celeriac). Mirepoix is used in many dishes, such as stocks, soups, stews and sauces. It is used either raw, roasted or sautéed with butter. Mirepoix is known as the holy trinity of French cooking.
What is the most classic French dish? ›
Boeuf Bourguignon
A firm favorite, this delicious red wine based beef stew is always a winner with our family.
What is Julia Child's favorite meal? ›
Vichyssoise. Well-known as one of Julia Child's favorite dishes, this chilled leek and potato soup is startling in its simplicity. Aside from the leek, potato, and water, Child's version of the soup calls for barely any additional ingredients.
What is the most popular French dish in the world? ›
Boeuf Bourguignon – Most Famous Food in France
Boeuf Bourguignon is a French stew made with beef braised in beef stock and red wine, naturally from the Burgundy region. Carrots, garlic, onions and a bouquet garni (fresh herbs tied together) are cooked slowly resulting in a hearty beef stew.
What are the 4 meals of a French person? ›
Like most people, the French generally eat three times a day.
- 1) Petit-déjeuner – Breakfast. In France, breakfast might be smaller than what you're used to. ...
- 2) Déjeuner – Lunch. ...
- 3) Dîner – Dinner. ...
- Goûter – Snack.
What alcohol is France known for?
- Pampelle. Pampelle Grapefruit Aperitif may not be as old as Armagnac or as heavily regulated as Champagne, but it is nonetheless a versatile liqueur, passionately and undeniably French.
- Cognac. ...
- Absinthe. ...
- Armagnac. ...
- Bourgogne. ...
- Bordeaux. ...
- Chartreuse. ...
- Crème de Cassis.
Here, we've gathered a sampling of our traditional French favorites: the wine-braised chicken stew coq au vin, the Provençal fish stew bouillabaisse, a vegetable-based take on French onion soup, and more. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy cooking your way through these classics.
What are the top 10 French dishes? ›
Top 10 French foods – with recipes
- Bœuf bourguignon. ...
- Chocolate soufflé ...
- Flamiche. Make your own flamiche.
- Confit de canard. Make your own confit de canard.
- Salade Niçoise. Make your own salade niçoise.
- Ratatouille. Make your own ratatouille.
- Tarte Tatin. Make your own tarte Tatin.
- And something for after… Wine and cheese.
Top 12 Popular Desserts in France
- Crème brûlée. Crème brûlée is arguably the most well-known French dessert outside of France, a staple on menus from Paris to New York. ...
- Chocolate Soufflé ...
- The Mille-Feuille. ...
- Fruit Tarts.
- Apple Tarte Tatin. ...
- Paris-Brest. ...
- Ile Flottante. ...
- Eclair & Religieuse.
Mastering the art of French cuisine begins with understanding the importance of mirepoix. This trio of aromatic vegetables (carrots, onions, and celery) provides a flavorful foundation for countless dishes, infusing depth and complexity into stocks, soups, and stews.
What are 4 characteristics of French cooking? ›
- French Cuisine is an Art in itself . ...
- It uses the best fresh ingredients sometimes very expensive ingredients lots of different wines alcohol and liqueur it is time-consuming and expensive to produce good dishes properly. ...
- There is no fast French Cuisine Except if you want a sandwich Jambon Beurre(Ham and Butter Sandwich.
Some of the concepts you need to understand to master the basics of French cuisine include:
- Opting for simplicity rather than overcomplicating dishes.
- Choosing techniques, such as poaching or grilling, to enhance the ingredients.
- Using sauces to enrich your dishes.
- Adding herbs for additional flavor.
10 Cooking Secrets Only French Chefs Know
- Reach for high-quality ingredients. Shutterstock. ...
- Use in-season fruits and vegetables. Shutterstock. ...
- Sharpen your knives. Shutterstock. ...
- Don't be afraid of butter. Shutterstock. ...
- Get prepared, also known as "mise en place." Shutterstock. ...
- Use herbs and spices. ...
- Cook slow. ...
- Layer flavors.
Yup, this soup isn’t actually American like the fortune cookie. It’s actually from France! Turns out you’ve been dining classily all this time. (via Jenny Steffens Hobick)
We’re calling this salad a BLP because it’s a delicious combination of bacon, lettuce and a poached egg. You’ll never dread eating salad again. (via Bake and Baste)
For such a simple recipe, that sure looks good, doesn’t it? The best part about this dish, aside from the taste, is that you can cook the duck up to a week in advance. (via Bon Appétit)
Parsnips need love, too! The root vegetable shines in this dish, along with that nutty and creamy gruyere. (via Atelier Christine)
When it comes to Béarnaise sauce, all you gotta do is know how to use a whisk. Easy as pie. (via Weight Watchers)
We hardcore love slow cookers. All you have to do to make this chicken dish is pop all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do all the work ;) (via Skinny Mom)
You were waiting for this one, weren’t you? A traditional ratatouille is usually stewed, but ain’t nobody got time for that! We’re baking this. (via Vmac + Cheese)
A galette is a freeform tart that can either be made savory or sweet. We’re showing off this season’s sweetest and juiciest fruits with this gorgeous thing. (via Chatelaine)
It’s pronounced bore-ghin-yawn, by the way. This dish was one of Julia Child’s most famous; you might remember it from the movie Julie &+Julia! (via Whipper Berry)
After trying out this awesome recipe, you’ll want to eat crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All day, everyday. (via Chatelaine)
Um, baked cheese? Count us in. (via Jamie Oliver)
Here’s yet another example of how much the French have contributed to the culinary world. And boy do we owe them a lot for the humble soufflé! (via Go Make Me)
Don’t worry; you don’t need to know how to pronounce the name to make this seafood dish. Clam, lobster and fish lovers, rejoice! (via )
A typical French lunch on a Sunday consists of roasted chicken with potatoes, so we’d say we’re hitting a home run with this one. (via Two Recipes)
Ah, fondue savoyarde. The simplistic queen of all fondues, straight off of France’s national website. (via France)