The French Chef with Julia Child
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The French Chef with Julia Child

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Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child, along with her pioneering public television series, The French Chef, introduced French cuisine to American kitchens, forever changing the way we cook, eat, and think about food.
IMDb 8.9/10196310 seasons
IMDb 8.9/10196310 seasons
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20 episodes
  • 1. The French Chef: Caramel Desserts

    1. The French Chef: Caramel Desserts

    Caramel Desserts
    Caramel Desserts
    TV-G
    29min
    Nov 29, 1963
  • 2. The French Chef: Roast Goose

    2. The French Chef: Roast Goose

    Roast Goose
    Roast Goose
    TV-G
    29min
    Jan 1, 1963
  • 3. The French Chef: Chestnut Cookery

    3. The French Chef: Chestnut Cookery

    Julia Child demonstrates new ways to use chestnuts, including peeling, braising and pureeing them, and creating a magnificent French dessert.
    Julia Child demonstrates new ways to use chestnuts, including peeling, braising and pureeing them, and creating a magnificent French dessert.
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    30min
    Dec 13, 1963
  • 4. The French Chef: Bringing In The New Year

    4. The French Chef: Bringing In The New Year

    Julia Child presents a galaxy of amuse-gueules -- little appetizers to brighten your New Year’s table.
    Julia Child presents a galaxy of amuse-gueules -- little appetizers to brighten your New Year’s table.
    TV-G
    29min
    Dec 20, 1963
  • 5. The French Chef: Coq Au Vin

    5. The French Chef: Coq Au Vin

    Julia Child cooks up France’s most famous chicken dish -- Coq au Vin --and makes dining at home just as easy and exciting as dining out.
    Julia Child cooks up France’s most famous chicken dish -- Coq au Vin --and makes dining at home just as easy and exciting as dining out.
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    29min
    Jul 6, 1971
  • 6. The French Chef: Cassoulet

    6. The French Chef: Cassoulet

    Julia Child features her meaty French version of Baked Beans.
    Julia Child features her meaty French version of Baked Beans.
    TV-G
    30min
    Jan 7, 1964
  • 7. The French Chef: Vegetable Adventures

    7. The French Chef: Vegetable Adventures

    Julia Child showcases the metamorphosis of a head of lettuce into a delicious cooked vegetable and the transformation of a jar of sauerkraut into a savory party dish.
    Julia Child showcases the metamorphosis of a head of lettuce into a delicious cooked vegetable and the transformation of a jar of sauerkraut into a savory party dish.
    TV-G
    29min
    Jan 19, 1964
  • 8. The French Chef: Puff Pastry

    8. The French Chef: Puff Pastry

    Julia Child demonstrates Pate Feuilletee, showing you how to be successful with the pastry dough you thought you could never make and which has a thousand uses, from appetizers to desserts.
    Julia Child demonstrates Pate Feuilletee, showing you how to be successful with the pastry dough you thought you could never make and which has a thousand uses, from appetizers to desserts.
    TV-G
    29min
    Jan 13, 1973
  • 9. The French Chef: More About Puff Pastry

    9. The French Chef: More About Puff Pastry

    Julia Child highlights another way to make the famous French thousand leaf pastry dough, and demonstrates how to make Vol au Vents and patty shells.
    Julia Child highlights another way to make the famous French thousand leaf pastry dough, and demonstrates how to make Vol au Vents and patty shells.
    TV-G
    29min
    Feb 2, 1964
  • 10. The French Chef: Fish Mousselines

    10. The French Chef: Fish Mousselines

    Julia Child's fish with a new look and a new taste is guaranteed to turn anyone into an ardent fish fan.
    Julia Child's fish with a new look and a new taste is guaranteed to turn anyone into an ardent fish fan.
    TV-G
    29min
    Feb 9, 1964
  • 11. The French Chef: Cake For Company

    11. The French Chef: Cake For Company

    Julia Child bakes a Biscuit au Beurre Fourre l'Orange -- French butter sponge cake with an orange butter cream filling and an apricot almond glaze. This is a cake that rises to every occasion.
    Julia Child bakes a Biscuit au Beurre Fourre l'Orange -- French butter sponge cake with an orange butter cream filling and an apricot almond glaze. This is a cake that rises to every occasion.
    TV-G
    31min
    Feb 11, 1964
  • 12. The French Chef: Artichokes From Top To Bottom

    12. The French Chef: Artichokes From Top To Bottom

    Julia Child shows you how to buy, prepare, cook, serve, and eat artichokes.
    Julia Child shows you how to buy, prepare, cook, serve, and eat artichokes.
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    29min
    Feb 23, 1964
  • 13. The French Chef: Elegance With Eggs

    13. The French Chef: Elegance With Eggs

    Julia Child demonstrates how the modest breakfast egg can take you to lunch and dinner in fancy French dress.
    Julia Child demonstrates how the modest breakfast egg can take you to lunch and dinner in fancy French dress.
    TV-G
    29min
    Feb 25, 1964
  • 14. The French Chef: Cold Souffles and Bavarian Cream

    14. The French Chef: Cold Souffles and Bavarian Cream

    Julia Child rediscovers an age-old dessert -- Cold Souffles and Bavarian Cream.
    Julia Child rediscovers an age-old dessert -- Cold Souffles and Bavarian Cream.
    TV-G
    29min
    Mar 3, 1964
  • 15. The French Chef: Case For Salmon

    15. The French Chef: Case For Salmon

    Julia Child tips the scales in favor of a fishy client.
    Julia Child tips the scales in favor of a fishy client.
    TV-G
    29min
    Mar 15, 1964
  • 16. The French Chef: Broccoli And Cauliflower

    16. The French Chef: Broccoli And Cauliflower

    Lest we forget broccoli and cauliflower, Julia Child takes a fresh look at this talented twosome of the cabbage family.
    Lest we forget broccoli and cauliflower, Julia Child takes a fresh look at this talented twosome of the cabbage family.
    TV-G
    29min
    Mar 22, 1964
  • 17. The French Chef: Veal For A King

    17. The French Chef: Veal For A King

    Julia Child cooks up Veau Sylvie, taking the familiar leg of veal and then stuffing, braising and saucing it until it becomes a regal roast.
    Julia Child cooks up Veau Sylvie, taking the familiar leg of veal and then stuffing, braising and saucing it until it becomes a regal roast.
    TV-G
    29min
    Mar 29, 1964
  • 18. The French Chef: The Soup Show

    18. The French Chef: The Soup Show

    Julia Child features soup, including Potage Parmentier, the distinguished parent of French vegetable soups, and two other celebrated soups -- Watercress and Vichyssoise.
    Julia Child features soup, including Potage Parmentier, the distinguished parent of French vegetable soups, and two other celebrated soups -- Watercress and Vichyssoise.
    TV-G
    29min
    Apr 5, 1964
  • 19. The French Chef: Flaming Souffle

    19. The French Chef: Flaming Souffle

    Julia Child showcases a delicious dessert souffle that is unconventional from start to fiery finish.
    Julia Child showcases a delicious dessert souffle that is unconventional from start to fiery finish.
    TV-G
    30min
    Apr 12, 1964
  • 20. The French Chef: Small Roast Birds

    20. The French Chef: Small Roast Birds

    Julia Child shows you the elegant French way to roast and serve squab and small game birds.
    Julia Child shows you the elegant French way to roast and serve squab and small game birds.
    TV-G
    29min
    Apr 19, 1964
  • The French Chef with Julia Child
    IMDb 8.9/10196310 seasons
    Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child, along with her pioneering public television series, The French Chef, introduced French cuisine to American kitchens, forever changing the way we cook, eat, and think about food.
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