Makenna Held’s Approach to French Cooking – Without All The Rules

March 17, 2025

Makenna Held doesn’t believe in rigid recipes—she believes in fearless cooking. As the steward of Julia Child’s former home, she’s redefining how we cook, trust our instincts, and embrace the joy of trial and error. From her Courageous Cooking philosophy to her AI-powered tool RecipeKick, Held is transforming the way we think about food, waste, and creativity in the kitchen.

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A Little Fancy for Your Fall: 10 Recipes You Need to Try This Season

November 8, 2024

There’s an unparalleled richness in autumn’s flavors—earthy root vegetables, warm spices, and that crisp, woodsy hint in the air—that practically begs for a touch of culinary indulgence. Here at The House, we’ve curated a lineup of seasonal recipes that are anything but ordinary, blending sophistication with the coziness we crave this time of year.

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