The art of French cooking is given much prestige in a country of French fries and hamburgers.  When one is used to this American fare, it is easy to marvel over the sophistication and refinement of French cooking and recipes.  This fascination is what draws people to French restaurants when they are in the mood [...]

The French cuisine enjoys a worldwide reputation as being among the most refined as well as elegant cuisines in the world, and justifiably so. Among the many French dishes known to form a major part of French cuisine, there are some that are nationally recognized and which almost every Frenchman worth his salt consumes while [...]