The French Chef

Instead of cloves and brown sugar, try something new. Julia Child showcases new ideas for serving ham.

Julia Child updates the old-fashioned methods, but keeps the old-fashioned taste. From that standard favorite, chocolate ice cream, to a refreshing change, grapefruit sherbet, to a fancy molded dessert, two basic formulas.

Julia Child showcases dishes that can be completed quickly and easily after work.

There’s no reason, however small your kitchen, for not braising a large fish in wine and serving it in a stylish mushroom sauce. Here’s a splendid recipe from Julia Child for kitchens of any size, and how to do it in a microwave oven.

When the meeting’s at your house, serve them your own coffee cake and old-fashioned raised doughnuts -- both from the same buttery dough that makes French brioche.

Julia Child gives tips and tricks for prepping a bountiful "Brunch for a Bunch."

Julia Child showcases a V.I.P. Cake that is just right for your regular or V.I.P guests.

Julia Child prepares a rich, warming goose stew for everyone.

Julia Child presents Souffle Roule-Roulade. Never fear unexpected guests when you have a few good tricks up your ample sleeve, like a quick souffle baked in a jelly roll pan and rolled up with a fancy filling.

Julia Child presents a menu for an important three-course dinner -- including fresh artichoke bottoms filled with mushrooms and topped with poached eggs and Bearnaise sauce.

Julia Child prepares meat and vegetables for very special company. Whether or not you can afford it now, you will want to know how to choose and trim a whole beef tenderloin, how to roast it rosy rare, and how and with what to serve it.

Julia Child prepares a Pear and Meringue Dessert Fantasy -- the perfect ending to a great meal.

Julia Child shows kids how to make the famous Caesar Salad the way Caesar himself created it and a great dessert called Apples Rosie. Plus, Cote d’Agneau Champvallon en Papillote -- individual lamb chops in silver pouches!

When you have only the minimum to spend, Julia Child encourages you to shop around for bargains and seasonal specials, and have a party with eggplant pizza and a casserole of mixed vegetables and giblets sauteed with a Mediterranean twist.

After you’ve mastered French puff pastry, try Julia Child's recipe for Le Pithiviers, a glorious almond tart.