25 Classic Julia Child Recipes to Try at Home

Leek and Potato Soup

Just call this Potage Parmentier (with your best French accent).

Beef Bourguignon

Sure, it simmers for three hours. But it also makes at least six servings. Leftovers for days.

Lobster Bisque

Ooh, aren’t you fancy?

Roast Chicken

Presenting the most foolproof way to cook a whole bird.

Bouillabaisse

Garlic, saffron, olive oil, tomatoes and shrimp. Need we say more?

Madeleines

Aka how to completely floor your dinner guests.

Salade Niçoise

Bring on the toppings.

Cherry Clafoutis

Creamy, light, airy and the perfect way to end dinner.

Sole Meunière

Fun fact: Julia ate this dish on her first day in France.

Basic Crêpes

Julia served hers with orange butter (but if you smear yours with Nutella, we won’t tell).

Pommes Anna

One of the best mash-ups ever: butter and potatoes.

Duck a l’Orange

This is “last meal” good.

Potato Dauphinoise

Creamy on the inside and crisp on top, just the way we like it.

Haricots Verts

Sometimes the French do eat veggies—with plenty of butter, of course.

La Tarte Tatin

This legendary apple tart is pretty as can be.

Mussels Mariniere

After you scrub the seafood, the entire dish takes ten minutes.

Gougères

Two words: Cheese. Puffs. (Light, airy, heavenly cheese puffs.)

Reine de Saba

This is the only chocolate cake we’ll ever eat from now on.

Scrambled Eggs

Smooth, rich and perfect for spreading on toast.

Eggplant Pizza

Psst: a Julia Child recipe that’s low-carb!

Supremes de Volaille Aux Champignons

Aka creamy chicken and mushrooms.

Champignons Farcis

These Gruyère-stuffed mushrooms are totally old-school, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious.

Quiche Lorraine

Surprise! Julia’s version doesn’t contain cheese.

Coq au Vin

Grab a bottle of red wine, Julia-style.

Chocolate Mousse

A perfect end to a perfect meal.