France: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions

P.J. Tierney

Travel to France without leaving your kitchen! Perfect for ages 9–14, France: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions invites young chefs and their families on a culinary adventure through more than 35 easy-to-make recipes, full-color photography, fascinating history, and French traditions.

Croissants may be a French breakfast favorite, but they were actually created by an Austrian baker!

Cook your way through France with recipes for breakfast, small plates, sides & snacks, entrées, and desserts. Make Egg and Cheddar Crêpes, French Onion Soup, Beef Bourguignon, Ratatouille, Chocolate Mousse, Madeleines, Crème Brûlée, and a spectacular Croquembouche.

In France, meals are about much more than eating. Families enjoy leisurely meals together, often with several courses. Lunch is commonly the main meal, bread is often served at each meal, and dinner may begin around 8 p.m.

Beyond the recipes, discover the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair and originally intended to be temporary, and meet Rosa Bonheur, one of the most celebrated French female artists of the 19th century. Kids in the Kitchen cooking tips, measurement conversions, and easy-to-follow directions help young cooks build skills and confidence.

Part of the Culinary Passport Series, specially flagged recipes—including Quiche Florentine, Croque Monsieur, and Croquembouche—connect to the Culinary Passport included with The Global Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Seven Continents. Complete a recipe, add the matching collectible sticker, and track your cooking journey around the world through food.