By Foren Clark, CNN (CNN) — The roots of French cooking run deep. The foundations of the country’s culinary empire were laid as early as the mid-1600s when chef François Pierre La Varenne ...

C lafoutis is a classic French dish made with fresh fruit and an easy batter that's baked into a sweet and tender custard.

22 Traditional French Recipes, From Crusty Baguette to Gooey Onion Soup. Channel your inner Julia Child and embrace the time-honored classics of French cuisine. By. Jodie Kautzmann.

Here in the U.S., many classic French dishes have become staples in both restaurants and homes — at times staying true to tradition and at other times getting distinctly American twists.

Another French classic, Coq au Vin is a chicken dish simmered in red wine, mushrooms, onions, bacon and garlic. It’s “one of the most delicious chicken dishes you’ve ever put in your mouth ...

Ginette Mathiot, a French food writer and cookbook author who was awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honor, France’s ...

By the 20th century, though, recipes began to appear using fresh beef — often a whole joint, rather than the smaller pieces commonly used today — making the dish less like a stew and more akin ...

Another popular French cuisine is bistro cooking, which is typically casual and unpretentious yet incredibly flavourful — think classic bistro dishes like steak frites, duck confit and French onion ...

This classic French dish translates to "rooster in wine," and is a celebration of rich, hearty flavors, with tender chicken braised in a flavorful red wine sauce with bacon, ...

This classic French dish is worth a try. Don't forget to add a big sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end and your taste buds will thank you. Get the Lyonnaise Potatoes recipe.