French Food and Cuisine
Enhance your appreciation of delicious fare with the French Food and Cuisine Web Guide. You'll find the best resources for French cooking techniques, the historical and cultural aspects of French food, and French recipes. For more in-depth coverage of French cuisine, there are links to regional dishes, specialty recipes and blogs with clever wine pairing ideas, plus information on French cooking classes and famous French chefs.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe History of French Cuisine
The following sites outline the history of French cuisine and cover the evolution of French food production and dining customs. Learn about different eras in French food history, and how specific items have influenced French recipes through the ages.
Insights for the History of French Cuisine
- Learn more about the history of French cuisine with "Acquired Taste: The French Origins of Modern Cooking.”
- Before you begin researching French food, have a look at this English-French Food Dictionary for translations of common words and terms in French cuisine.
Top Sites for the History of French Cuisine
French Recipes
It’s easy to enjoy French food at home. Use the following sites to find French recipes, and tools and techniques for successful French cooking.
Insights for French Recipes
- Look for more French recipes, including French pastries, breads and baked goods, in the findingDulcinea Web Guides to Cooking, Recipes and Baking.
- If you’re interested in learning more about French wine, visit findingDulcinea’s Wine Web Guide for information on regional wines from all over the world.
Top Sites for French Recipes
French Cooking Classes
Take your mastery of French recipes and French cuisine to the next level with these resources for French cooking classes. You’ll find some of the leading French cooking schools, and organizations that sponsor cooking trips to France.
Insights for French Cooking Classes
- This article from Food & Wine can help you find the right French cooking school vacation.
- If you're going to travel to France to attend a French cooking school, go to findingDulcinea's Web Guide to France Travel for additional travel resources.
Top Sites for French Cooking Classes
Famous French Chefs
Get acquainted with some of the most contemporary famous French chefs. You’ll find biographies on these chefs’ personal Web sites, along with links to their restaurants or franchises, which often include menus and favorite French recipes.
Insights for Famous French Chefs
- Food Network is a great place to keep up with the work of celebrity chefs. You’ll find some well-known French chefs and chefs who specialize in French food.
Top Sites for Famous French Chefs
French Food Blogs
The popularity of French cuisine has inspired a number of French food blogs and forums dedicated to tips, tools and recipe suggestions. Share your favorite recipes or ask questions about any dish, any time.
Insights for French Food Blogs
- Forums and French food blogs can be a great place to ask questions or seek advice. However, be sure to double-check the tip before making any changes in your recipe; the forum may not be moderated by a professional chef.
- If you come across any worthwhile French food resources, don’t be shy about posting them on discussion boards, forums or French food blogs. If you’ve found a particular Web site useful, chances are other users will as well.
Top French Food Blogs
