There are many reasons to love French food. There are the amazing pastries, the rich sauces, and the salads loaded with bacon. And of course, all the bread. It's the centuries of fine cuisine that make their culinary culture so rich; that, and their unapologetic use of butter and heavy cream.
The French are definitely not scared of butter OR heavy cream. And if you're going to tackle French recipes -- which you should -- you can't be either. Get ready to channel your inner Julia Child because to enjoy this cuisine you have to be prepared to enter their world of rich food with abandon. It's the secret to their culinary success. And it will be yours, too.
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Salade Lyonnaise
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Pâté En Croûte
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Gratin Dauphinois
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Pan-Fried Foie Gras
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Onion Soup
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Garlic Soup
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Coq Au Vin
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Liver Pâté
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Quick Cassoulet
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Beef Bourguignon
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Bouillabaisse With Red Pepper Rouille
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Dijon Chicken
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Escargots à la Bordelaise
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Croque Monsieur
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Salad Nicoise
Wild Greens And Sardines
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Tartiflette
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Steak Au Poivre
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Braised Rabbit With Prunes
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Quiche Lorraine
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Simple Skillet Ratatouille
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Gougères
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Blanquette De Veau (Veal Stew)
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Nutella Banana Crepes
Sweet and Savory Tooth
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Creme Brulee
30 Pounds of Apples
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Profiteroles
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Apple Tarte Tatin
Dramatic Pancake
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Cherry Clafoutis
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Floating Island
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Dark Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Puree
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