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French Inspired Recipes by Julia Child

July 24, 2018 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

I remember watching Julia Child on PBS when I was young and was fascinated by her and the dishes she cooked. I grew up eating a pretty basic American diet of the 60s and 70s so the French recipes she cooked were unfamiliar and maybe even a little exotic to me.

French inspired recipes

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Julia Child brought French cooking to Americans via her television show, The French Chef:


…and her famous cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking

 

If you’ve seen the movie, Julie and Julia, or read the book, you’ll know the story. Better yet, read Julia’s book, My Life in France. It’s a fascinating story of an American woman looking for something to keep her busy after moving to France with her husband. She attended the Cordon Bleu and cooking became her life’s passion.

My Life in France

If  you’ve ever thought it would be fun to cook some classic French recipes, you can’t go wrong with the original source, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It’s worth the price of the cookbook. But if you don’t have it, you can still enjoy some of those delicious French dishes at home. Here are some to get you started.

 

8 Classic French Recipes

 

Coq au Vin

Chicken in wine…what could be more basic? Or more delicious?

Tip: If you have leftovers you can turn it into a delicious soup the next day. Puree the broth and vegetables, add chicken cut in small, bite-size pieces, bring to simmer and heat through. Turn heat to low and stir in some heavy cream.

 

Beef Bourguignon

I lost count of how many times my husband ordered this in Paris. Unfortunately I’m allergic to mushrooms so I wasn’t able to indulge. However, I’ve made it at home, sans mushrooms, and if there’s a better dinner on a chilly, Autumn evening I’m not sure what it would be.

beef bourguignon

 

 

Cassoulet 

Unless you have a ready source for duck confit or preserved goose and goose fat, Julia’s traditional recipe is not something the average American cook is likely to tackle. However, at its core, cassoulet is a slow cooked dish made with white beans and meats. Here is a more approachable option:

cassoulet

Roast Chicken

Sometimes simple is best. A perfectly roasted chicken, crispy-skinned potatoes, tossed salad and a bottle of wine make for an easy yet elegant dinner. Buy the best chicken you can find for this one, preferably organic and fresh (not previously frozen).

Roast Chicken

French Onion Soup

I’ll never forget the first time I tasted French onion soup. It was in New Orleans on our honeymoon and we both loved it!

French onion soup

 

Sole Meunière

This is the dish that made Julia fall in love with French food.

Sole Meuniere

Salad Niçoise

Perfect for a hot summer night.

 

Salad Nicoise

 

Cherry Clafoutis

Of course, we must have a dessert. This simple cherry clafoutis uses a handful of simple ingredients to create the perfect finish to a meal.

cherry clafoutis

 


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Comments

  1. Tori says

    July 25, 2018 at 3:41 am

    I’ve seen the movie Julie And Julia… It was a good movie.

    We’re going to have a picnic on the beach today, and it’s a French inspired picnic… Croissants, cheese, strawberries, and grapes. Since we don’t drink alcahol, we’ve even got some grape juice for a non-alcaholic alternative to wine. No reason other than that’s what we feel like doing.

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    • Deanna Piercy says

      July 27, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      That sounds wonderful! I hope you had a good time.

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      • Tori says

        July 29, 2018 at 7:39 am

        We did, though didn’t stay out as long as we might have, because it was too hot (especially since we had Lilie to think of).

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