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• French cuisine ranges from what we think of as "haute cuisine" found in expensive Michelin-starred restaurants to hearty country-style food, from delicate pastries to robust wines. French food is in general not difficult to make, but using the correct ingredients will make a world of difference. Regional styles vary across the country of France, and most depend heavily on local produce seasonally available. The sauce-heavy style of cooking popular for a time is now being replaced by fresh, light dishes with an emphasis on flavor and presentation.

• Fast Facts

  1. Sometimes referred to as "Haute Cuisine"
  2. Frog legs and escargot (snails) are rarely eaten in France
  3. Mushrooms popular at end of summer
  4. Father of French cooking: Auguste Escoffier
  5. Julia Child popularized French food in 20th century America

• Famous French Dishes

  1. French Onion Soup
  2. Mussels
  3. Cheese
  4. Crepes
  5. Boeuf Bourguignon
  6. Quiche Lorraine
  7. Coq au Vin
  8. Cassoulet
  9. Ratatouille
  10. Bouillabaisse

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