French Recipes to Channel Your Inner Julia Child
Whether you’re braising boeuf or just buttering a baguette, these recipes will transport you to France.
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It’s was recently Bastille Day—and also Euro Summer week here at Food52—so we’re leaning all the way in with a roundup of our favorite French recipes to help you fête like you're picnicking beneath the Eiffel Tower (or at least pretending to at your dining table).
From classics Julia Child would definitely approve of (hi, beef bourguignon and crème brûlée) to a few breezier, “lazy girl” picks that rely on good butter, flaky pastry, and fresh herbs, this lineup has something for every level of ambition. There’s plenty of cheese, a generous amount of wine, and more than one dish with an egg on top—just as the French intended.
Whether you’re pouring a French 75, flipping madeleines, or throwing together a Niçoise-inspired salad, these recipes are your passport to a très délicieux celebration. As Julia Child said, “I think careful cooking is love, don't you?”
Bon appétit!
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