Though French cuisine often comes with a side of “that’s-too-difficult-to-make-at-home,” the basic methods—building a sauce, deglazing, braising, poaching—are quite simple and will carry you far. In fact, as F&W's Justin Chapple points out, “French technique has influenced how we cook at home so much, that you probably already know more than you think.” There are a ton of classic and approachable recipes out there for even the greenest cook. From aioli and bouillabaisse to clafoutis, here are the ABC’s of French cooking. |