These French Recipes Are Almost Better Than A Trip To France

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.

Salade Lyonnaise

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Pâté En Croûte

Manger

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Gratin Dauphinois

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Pan-Fried Foie Gras

Manger

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Onion Soup

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Garlic Soup

Manger

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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

Manger

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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

The Fitchen

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Gougères

Manger

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Blanquette De Veau (Veal Stew)

Manger

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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

A Cozy Kitchen

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Apple Tarte Tatin

Dramatic Pancake

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Cherry Clafoutis

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Floating Island

Cafe Johnsonia

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Dark Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Puree

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