Potato salad, the ultimate picnic pastime, is a pretty straightforward dish to make — or is it? Julia Child had a secrete ...

Cooking Julia Child’s recipes showed that classic recipes can be simple, comforting and fun. Even selective eaters can enjoy meals made with care, butter and a little extra time. Child’s recipes ...

A good batch of mashed potatoes is a thing of elemental beauty. The ingredients are pretty standard (potatoes, milk, cream, and some seasoning), but the result is transcendent — a must for holiday ...

The legendary chef's recipe from her seminal work, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, reveals her classic French technique for cooking carrots à l'étuvée. This involves gently stewing them in butter ...

Let Julia guide your sweet tooth this holiday season. Scholars at Radcliffe, where Julia Child’s archives are held, share five recipes to try. These dessert recipes range from a simple ...

It’s the only recipe I make. When I make potato salad I almost always use Julia Child’s recipe. It’s one of those classics that works every time, so why resort to anything else? The secret to this ...

Julia Child, who introduced America to fine French cuisine, also favored simple fare. Case in point: She loved tuna fish ...

Known for her infectious personality and pioneering spirit, Julia Child captured the public's adoration with her wonderful recipes and her joie de vivre. Her quick wit has led to some unforgettable ...