French cuisine has developed over centuries to become known as the most refined style of cooking in the world. It wasn’t until sometime after World War I that French cuisine became what it is known as today. It is now considered an art form, and great care is taken in the preparation and serving of French Dishes.
While French food recipes may seem somewhat of a mystery to the non-initiated, they can actually be quite simple. Hollandaise sauce, for example, generally requires about 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes to prepare. The secret to French cooking lies not in the complexity of the dish, but the artfulness with which it is prepared.
One of the things that I love about French cooking is that it is very much about savoring the experience of dining, and not simply eating to fill a hunger. Great emphasis is placed on presentation and flavor, and many chefs will go to great lengths to make sure a dish is prepared just right.
Fortunately, this great art form is not strictly the province of the elite. There are plenty of recipes, books and classes out there to help us culinary savages to enjoy the finer points of haute cuisine without the high price tag. While it may be difficult for the average home cook to capture the full essence of French cooking, there are many recipes that are simple to make that can be recreated by anyone with a little skill.
From simple breads to French Onion Soup to Duck a L’Orange and Crème Brule, there is a French food recipe for everyone, and this blog will be dedicated to bringing it all home to you through recipes, reviews, and product recommendations. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!
