Transcoder App for Mac

I've deleted the source of all evil in the world, Parallels Desktop, and am now ready once again to attempt to transcode and burn DVDs to be played on my Blue Ray.

Can someone recommend a solid and preferably free transcoder app for my Mac?

Many, many thanks.

Handbrake is free but first I suggest you read the following: "Important Information about DVD Ripping".

Thanks. After the conversion, must I use another app to do the actual burn?

You can use Disk Utility or another application to do the burning. Here's one that works very well and is free. LINK