Belgo Cookbook [Paperback]

Denis Blaise (Author), Andre Plisnier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2000

Here, at last, is the definitive introduction to the many joys and rewards of Belgian cuisine. The Belgo Cookbook is a thoroughly practical guide to re-creating the food of this gastronomic country and celebrated restaurant, packed with easy, festive recipes for those who enjoy life.

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Belgo is a trendy restaurant that Blaise and Plisnier opened in London in 1992; a second one there followed in 1995, and a New York City branch opened last year. Their specialties are the Belgian triumvirate of moules, frites, and bi re (mussels, French fries, and beer), though they also serve other traditional Belgian dishes like Waterzooi. The restaurants have a high-tech feel to them, which is reflected in the sleek, splashy design of the cookbook, although there are also numerous goofy photographs of the authors, giving demos on steaming mussels, for example, or on pouring beer. Originally published in Britain, the book has not been Americanized, leading to some confusion in the recipes. For larger collections.
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Here, at last, is the definitive introduction to the many joys and rewards of Belgian cuisine. The Belgo Cookbook is a thoroughly practical guide to re-creating the food of this gastronomic country and celebrated restaurant, packed with easy, festive recipes for those who enjoy life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (August 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 060980636X
• ISBN-13: 978-0609806364
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,346,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ironically, London's best restaurant is Belgian., August 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Hardcover)

Namely, Denis and Andre's Belgo in Covent Garden. Unfortunately, I've found nothing like it back home. Fortunately, there's Belgo the cookbook. Equal parts moules, frites and beer, I've been able to bring Belgo home. Their book explains all: where mussels come from, which to pick, which to avoid and of course how to cook and eat them (with a discarded shell).

And while the recipes are quick, simple and delicious, this is more than a cookbook. There's also a beer hunter's guide, Belgian music suggestions while cooking, Belgian jokes and plenty of silly photos of the restranteurs. Essentially a primer on the Belgian good life.

Did I mention it's beautifully designed?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cook Belgian frites at home & choose the right Belgian beer!, December 4, 2000

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This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Paperback)

This book offers a humorous look at the history of the Belgian frite (french fry) as well as offering traditional Belgian recipes. You will learn how to pick the right Belgian beer to accompany your food, as well as how to prepare your own Belgian frites! And if you are in Brussels, they even give you suggestions on where to find the best, and the most unique, Belgian foods! Overall a great book!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than mussels, October 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Belgo Cookbook (Paperback)

Fun to read; even more fun to cook from. This cookbook will send you scurrying to find Belgium beers to add to stews and desserts.