Modern Bistro: Home Cooking Inspired by French Classics

Learn how to cook classic and new bistro food in your kitchen successfully, from steak frites, quiche Lorraine, and cassoulet to new creations with a French spirit like Mushroom Bouguignon, Duck Confit Banh Mi, and Peach Tarte Tatin.

Bistro cooking is intimate and inviting, rustic yet casually elegant. America's Test Kitchen brings you recipes for bistro favorites that will comfort and impress, from simple dishes like Chicken Provençal with Saffron, Orange, and Basil; French Onion Burgers; and Leeks Vinaigrette to splendid Gnocchi à la Parisienne and Chocolate Brioche Buns.

Foolproof techniques and plentiful photos help you master even the most finicky foods. Learn how to turn out tender French omelets folded around hearty fillings; cold-sear steak; roast duck to golden, succulent perfection using our two-step method; and make perfect individual chocolate pots de crème easily, on the stovetop instead of the traditional oven.

Whether you want your bistro night to include a raw oyster bar, fondue, homemade charcuterie and cocktails, or wine and French cheese, we share the the recipes and secrets to help you put it all together with panache. Make your table the delicious place everyone wants to linger.