Bastille Day Recipe Round-Up

July 13, 2012 — -- intro: Vive le France! Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14, commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789.

Throw a fabulous fete with some of our favorite recipes from Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. These classic French dishes will help get your festivities in full swing.

quicklist:1category: title: Crêpesurl: 16055508text: French creperies offer sweet or savory options. For a filling meal, stuff them with ham or eggs. For a sweet treat, sprinkle sugar and lemon juice on them and roll them up.media: 16662094related: 16055490~13419367~13045994

quicklist:2category: title: Julia Child's Beef Bourguignonurl: 8222804text: This recipe from Julia Child is a classic red wine stew guaranteed to fill the house with the most amazing aroma. media: 15248057related: 8256039~8753402~8222583

quicklist:3category: title:Jacques Pepin's Chicken in Vinegarurl: 14760235text: A bistro specialty in Lyon, this dish has a briny garlic taste that will make you feel like you're in France.media: 14770256related:12840334~8222583~10709470

quicklist:4category: title:Julia Child's Salade Nicoiseurl: 8255829text: This filling salad is garnished with tuna, potatoes, eggs and anchovies. A delicate vinaigrette adds acidity and flair.media: 15756402related:14435305~8256174~7040014

quicklist:5category: title:Jacques Pepin's Haricot Verts and Shallotsurl: 14760341text: Crunchy green beans and sweet shallots complement each other in this summer side. Lemon juice adds a tangy twist.media: 14770186related:7076039~6927111~10945685

quicklist:6category: title:Jacques Pepin's Potatoes Gratinurl: 14760290text: Sliced potatoes are topped with grated Gruyere cheese for the creamiest gratin you've ever tasted.media: 14770213related:14640695~14954467~7269150

quicklist:7category: title: French Macaroonsurl: 14565989text: Almond meringue discs are filled with buttercream filling for a French treat that's gaining popularity over the cupcake.media: 14564990related:6938784~16038550~6864019

quicklist:8category: title:Jacques Pepin's Memes Apple Tarturl: 14760448text: Rustic and comforting, this apple tart is the perfect finish to any meal. Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.media: 14770096related:13045803~10513477~15143683