The five mother sauces are classic for a reason, but it’s time to meet their modern descendants. A good sauce can take an average meal and turn it into something memorable. Most chefs know this secret ...

Anthony Bourdain had a lifelong affinity for French food, stemming from childhood summers in the French town his father's family was from. There, Bourdain was introduced to French cuisine. He was the ...

When chef John Williams first tasted sauce périgourdine at nineteen, he was captivated by the combination of earthy truffle, sweet Madeira and Port, and savory veal stock. “That experience has stayed ...

Two pork chops with brown sauce, fries, and parsley on blue plate next to fork and knife - Food Via Lenses/Shutterstock Anyone experienced in cooking French food can tell you that it's not as ...