Whether it’s country fare or haute cuisine that inspires, French food is rife with classic dishes that could captivate even the most discerning of critics. Take a look at 20 of them.

So here's the recipe for the dip as well as one for the chicken dish you can make with the leftovers. French Onion Chicken. For the dip: 2 tablespoons butter or oil. 2 yellow onions, sliced.

“Our food is simple, traditional and authentic,” said Fanucci, who speaks in a heavy French accent. Fanucci, who lives in the San Fernando Valley, has serious restaurant credentials.