So much of what modern Americans take for granted in regards to cuisine was introduced to us by Julia Child in the early 1960s.

MARSEILLE, France — This colorful French port town exudes Mediterranean charm and chaotic energy. But Marseille, France’s oldest city, is often overlooked and misunderstood by French and foreign ...

Whether you think French cuisine is passé or yields the most delicious bites, one thing is certain, the French know how to make extraordinary bread. Now, the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts in Paris, ...

I was on the hunt for a challenging recipe to break down. Naturally, I reached for my copy of The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller.This is not a book known for making things accessible. It is ...

Never mind trendy cookbooks by modern celebrity chefs—sometimes, it feels good to go back to the classics. While some swear by the multitude of recipes in "The Joy of Cooking," if you're in the mood ...

Melissa Clark can barely speak French. She says so in the opening line of her new book. “In the kitchen, however, I’m fluent,” she continues. No one who follows Clark’s popular New York Times food ...

A sudden flurry of French-inspired cookbooks means you can channel your favorite bistro or brasserie with recipes for coq au vin, croque monsieur and more. Here’s what lies in store. All those ...