With these recipes from Julia Child, you’ll almost feel like you’ve been to culinary school!
I’ve recognized Julia Child as a household name since I was young, but it wasn’t until I saw the movie, Julie and Julia, that I really appreciated how iconic she was.
If you’re not familiar with her story, Julia Child was an American woman who developed a passion for food and ended up graduating from the Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris.
He then studied with master chefs, and through his book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, he brought the techniques of French cuisine into the kitchens. of millions of Americans.
She also starred in a cooking show, The French Chef, in which she connected with many American housewives for being real and authentic.
Julia’s tried and true recipes have been celebrated for decades, and are still being made in many homes today.
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Julia Child recipes of all time, so get ready to venture into the world of French cooking with the teacher herself!
1. French onion soup by
Julia Child This is perhaps one
of Julia’s most sought-after recipes
.
The hearty meat and onion broth is topped with toast and melted cheese for a soup that’s so delicious it’ll almost make you cry.
Serve this one with extra French bread on the side to dip so you can absorb all the goodness of the onion.
2.
Quiche Lorraine
I’m sure you’ve heard of Quiche Lorraine before, right? That’s all thanks to Julia Child, as her recipe is what made her so popular.
Made with bacon, onion, eggs, cream, three types of cheese and spices, this classic is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner.
To save yourself a little time, use a store-bought pie crust. The filling is so decadent that no one will notice if you don’t do it from scratch.
3. Bourguignon beef
There really is nothing more decadent than bourguignon beef. It’s basically beef that is simmered in a rich red wine sauce, and it’s to die for.
While you can cut corners and do this in a slower kitchen or Instant Pot, if you want to do it the Julia Child way, it’s a long, slow process on the stove that will take you all day.
However, the effort is worth more than worth it because of how amazing the resulting stew is. Get ready to be incredibly impressed with yourself after making this recipe.
4. French
Crepes
Treat yourself this weekend and turn your kitchen into a Parisian café with this
French crepe recipe.
Learning how to perfect crepes may require a little patience, but once you master it, you’ll make them all the time.
You can fill them with whatever you want, whether it’s chocolate, fruit, or different types of cheese.
The crepes are very versatile, in addition, they are light and wonderful
. 5. Coq au Vin de Julia Child
This recipe may seem intimidating, but it’s actually one of Julia’s easiest!
Coq au vin
is basically what it sounds like: chicken and wine. Well, it’s chicken and vegetables simmered in a wine sauce, that is.
Using the slow cooker for this dish won’t take away the experience, so I strongly suggest it. Plus, your home will smell amazing while cooking all day.
6. Potato Leek Soup
This rich, velvety soup is a great vegetarian option, though it requires
chicken broth and a touch of cream. If you want to make it vegan, use
vegetable broth instead and skip the cream or use a plant-based cream product. If you want to
get the best texture for this soup, you will need a food grinder, as it results in a better consistency than a blender or food processor
.
7. Julia Child’s Roast Chicken
This is the recipe to
stand out when you have guests and you really want to impress them
.
Roast chicken may be a simple dish, but it is a classic that no one can resist.
It’s really not that difficult, although you’ll want to follow Julia’s recipe exactly, including bathing the bird and rotating it to make the skin look pretty and golden.
Served with a
baguette, roasted vegetables and a salad, this is a winning meal you can’t go wrong with.
8. Dauphinoise
potatoes
Stop reading this post right now and mark the recipe for these potatoes. They are seriously the garrison of all garrisons.
They are similar to scalloped potatoes but much creamier.
They have layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cream, butter, cheese, and then there is thyme for seasoning. I swear, every bite of these babies is better than the last.
When these come out of the oven bubbling, you’ll barely bring them to the table before people ask for seconds.
9. Julia Child chicken breasts with mushroom cream sauce
Oh my God. I served this to some friends recently when they came for dinner, and everyone at the table was ooh-ing and ahh-ing about how amazing this dish is!
Mushrooms, chicken and cream come together and create the most irresistible sauce.
I picked up crispy French bread to accompany this meal, and we were all drinking the sauce to clean our dishes when dinner was over.
And it’s not surprising that everyone at the party asked me about the recipe, and they were thrilled to hear it was from Julia Child!
10. Julia
Child’s Madeleinas
No Julia Child meal is complete without her French Madeleines
. These light cookies
are flavored with lemon zest and vanilla extract, making them a delicious finish to whatever you’re serving
.
Biting into one of these cookies is reminiscent of being in a French bakery, especially with its cute shell shape.
You’ll want to buy molds for these if you want them to come out truly authentic, but it’s worth the small expense. These Madeleine silicone molds cost only $8.99 on Amazon.
