Eat Like the French for Bastille Day

Food       From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor   Trending now on About.com: Choosing a Wedding Gift? Read This First 10 Ways to Dress Like Audrey Hepburn The Difference Between Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons   Follow us on:         July 14 is Bastille Day, France’s national holiday commemorating the beginning of the French revolution in the late 18th century. And as lovers of food, we sure are grateful for France and its culinary sensibilities. Between beloved French onion soup, perfect Parisian-style pastries, and—of course—an endless assortment of top-notch wines, the French really know how to live. Plan a Bastille Day brunch, an easy and sophisticated picnic, or a rustic French dinner party. Vive la France! Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page and our brand new Instagram account for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more.     World-Class Wine and Cheese France is often lauded as the home of many of the world’s best cheeses (fromages) and wines (vin). Could a wine and cheese party be just about the easiest way to celebrate Bastille Day and still feel fancy? We know that our friends would adore it. READ NOW How to Make Gougeres (Pastry Cheese Puffs) Are Brie and Camembert the Same Thing? Warm Brie with Crimini Mushrooms What is Burgundy Wine? A Primer on the Wines of Bordeaux Petite Patisserie When in Paris, it’s impossible to resist the bakeries—or patisseries—that have windows lined with gorgeous breads, tarts, and sandwiches. Whether you seek a classic quiche, a croque monsieur, or a seasonal fruit tart, our Experts have you covered with delicious, traditional French recipes. READ NOW How to Make a Perfect Croque Monsieur Traditional Cherry Clafoutis DIY French Baguettes Our Best Almond Croissant Recipe Step-By-Step Napoleon Pastries   Excellent Entrées Between Salad Niçoise and Steak au Poivre, there’s no doubt that the French know how to eat well. Surprise your partner or family with a home-cooked French meal, and don’t forget to start with savory French onion soup! READ NOW Steak au Poivre How to Make a Salad Niçoise Traditional Beef Bourguignon Fancy Steamed Mussels Red Snapper Poached in Tomato and Wine Sauce   More French Classics These sides and salads will have you in a tres revolutionary spirit. Warm up with a crepe stuffed with Nutella for breakfast, or finish your day with a cool cup of strawberry-champagne sorbet. READ NOW French-Style Orzo Salad with Capers and Citrus Simple Radishes with Butter How to Make French Vinaigrette Endive Salad with Poached Eggs   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Chocolate Ice Cream Buster Bars What is Filet Mignon? Light Eggplant Parmesan Salad Vegan Quinoa “Mac ‘n’ Cheese” Vegetarian Mushroom Fajitas Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Are Fancy Blenders Worth the Money? More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com