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 ...

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.

This is another classic French dish that is simple in preparation but rich in flavor. It’s made with an 8-ounce hanger steak seared in a cast iron and crispy fries that are meant to be dipped in ...

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.