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The Parisian Cookbook We're Escaping Into

"Plating the pasta on a nice plate helps elevate the experience, even when it's just you alone in your kitchen," says Kate Leahy.

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Beef

A Very Good Beef Bourguignon, Made for One

Inspired by Julia Child's classic recipe, columnist Eric Kim is back with a streamlined, soul-soothing beef stew for one, thanks to a few clever shortcuts.

Pastry

How to Make Puff Pastry, According to the Fearless Baker

Erin McDowell is here to help you master puff pastry. Stash some in the freezer, and flaky-as-heck pastries and tarts will be at your fingertips.

Product Design

The 200-Year-Old Story Behind Your Grandma's Blue & White China

Hint: the French have something to do with it, of course.

Home Decor

What My French Family Taught Me About Breaking Out the Good China

Aka, how to treat each day like a special occasion.

by: Bernadette Machard de Gramont|January 20, 2020

Holiday

In Paris, All I Wanted for Christmas Was a CVS Aisle

On homesickness over the holidays.

by: Annie Quigley|December 17, 2019

Breakfast

The Fuss-Free Way to Make Crêpes at Home

Learn how to make homemade crêpes with these totally doable tips and techniques.

by: Catherine Lamb|December 9, 2019

Restaurants

How One of New York’s Top Food Critics Got His Start—By Accident

In his new memoir, Adam Platt shares about how he became a professional eater—and how eating fancy food for a living is not always what you'd expect.

by: Adam Platt|November 29, 2019

Essential Tools

The Iconic French Knives I’d Climb the Alps For

On childhood, cheese, and a pocket knife full of memories.

by: Maggie Slover|November 6, 2019

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Kitchen Design

10 French Flea Market Finds I Can't Stop Thinking About

Plus, the vintage items you don't need to get on a plane to buy.

by: Aja Aktay|October 18, 2019

Sauce

How to Make a Roux Perfectly, Every Single Time

Thick and creamy sauces, right this way!

by: Amelia Vottero|October 8, 2019

Cookie

The French Chocolate Cookies You Can't Eat Just One Of

For when you need a cookie fix—stat.

by: Erin Alexander|September 26, 2019

Crêpe

These 5 Classic French Foods Were Created by Mistake

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by: Bernadette Machard de Gramont|September 20, 2019

Steak

One Ingredient Gives This Classic French Dish New Life

Steak au poivre sounds fancy, but it's the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. All you need is a pan.

by: Grant Melton|September 17, 2019

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