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8 of Julia Child's most famous dishes

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Canard a l'Orange

Perhaps the most coveted duck dish in Julia Child's repertoire, while the preparation of the duck is important, it is the caramel-colored orange sauce that makes this dish stand out.

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Boeuf Bourguignon

This hearty beef stew from the pages of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is, hands down, Child's most infamous dish.

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Coq au Vin

Child nailed this classic French recipe of chicken, mushrooms, and onions in red wine. This dish takes a long time to prepare, but a slow cooker makes it easier.

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Moules a la Mariniere

Child made plenty of delicious seafood dishes, but her steamed mussels platter in white wine is probably the most duplicated — not to mention a meal commonly seen in many restaurants.

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French Onion Soup

While this side dish has become commonplace in American-style restaurants, Child's version requires some extra time and care-, with added flavor to make it well worth the extra work.

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Salade Nicoise

Another popular item on many restaurant menus, this tasty salad consisting of tuna, hard-boiled egg and anchovies is easy to recreate in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Piscialandrea

Child popularized this variation of pizza, native to Southern France, which consists of olives, anchovies and onion filling. It can also be made at home in under an hour.

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Brioche

Child's recipes typically called for high amounts of butter, so it's no surprise that this well-known French pastry bread can be found in her recipe archive.

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