Save the spike in blood pressure for the salt. Adhere to a few easy rules (and recipes) from the icon of French cooking, the doyen of American kitchens: Julia Child.

One busy mom learned how butter, balance and a little of Julia Child’s magic can bring joy back to the dinner table.

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