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

"Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" runs Feb. 1 through May 18. If you aspire to prepare more homecooked meals this year but don’t know where to start, maybe you can take a page from Julia Child’s book.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hailed as one of the first beloved celebrity chefs, Julia Child toiled for years over a multi-volume cookbook that introduced American home ...