The Mirabelle Cookbook [Hardcover]

Marco Pierre White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Perhaps the most famous chef in Britain, Marco Pierre White presents in this book the recipes on which the Mirabelle's astounding success is based. The recipes range from simple starters through elegant fish and meat courses to irresistible puddings. He provides technical expertise and tips on basic ingredients, preparation and presentation.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

When, in 1998, Marco Pierre White acquired Mirabelle, a long-established restaurant with an illustrious history, its reopening was one of the most eagerly awaited events on the London calendar. Almost immediately, the restaurant critics unanimously acclaimed it. Bookings were made weeks in advance. The menu was simple and superb, the wine list phenomenal, and the service, décor, and atmosphere near-perfect. The young, three-star chef had done it again. Now, Marco Pierre White presents the recipes on which Mirabelle¹s astounding and continuing success is based, including Cappucino of Mushrooms, Tarte of Endive with Sea Scallops, and Spring Lamb Provençale. Along the way, he shares his technical expertise and offers tips on basic ingredients, advance preparation, and elegant presentation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ebury Press (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0091868335
• ISBN-13: 978-0091868338
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mirabelle Cookbook, September 28, 2000

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Linda Burnett (Prescott, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mirabelle Cookbook (Hardcover)

Chef Marco Pierre White purchased the Mirabelle, a restaurant dating from before World War II, in 1997 with the goal to produce an 'affordable glamour' in the heart of Mayfair. He has succeeded for the Mirabelle is now one of the most sought-after places in London in which to dine. This beautiful cookbook has more than just recipes. It's extremely entertaining to read as Chef White has incorporated not only a history of himself and the restaurant, but he has also included a map, copies of past and current menus and temptingly lovely photographs of most of the recipes given. The extra large glossy pages and print make it comfortable to read. The average non-gourmand will find this an extremely cookable cookbook as the directions are detailed and easily followed. The selection of recipes include a blend of traditional English and French cuisine, updated to suit a modern diner's taste. Starters can be as simple as a plate of smoked salmon garnished with shallots, parsley and capers, or a prawn cocktail served in a tomato shell. The main courses are as down-to-earth as fish and chips. However, gourmet dishes such as tarte tatin and grilled lobster are also available. The dessert menu has something to suit all tastes, from sticky toffee pudding to raspberries in champagne jelly. Additional recipes and directions are given for the 'basics'. Any stock, sauce, puree or mayonnaise listed as a called-for ingredient is included. This is surely one of the best 'restaurant' cookery books available. It seems that Chef Marco Pierre White wants the home cook to be as successful in creating delicious foods as is his desire to please the refined palates of diners at the Mirabelle.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book....., December 7, 2008

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Richard Cerebellum (NEwFreakinYork) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mirabelle Cookbook (Hardcover)

I don't know if it is worth 600 bucks, but I love this book and feel very lucky to own it for 6 dollars. The pictures are lush and the recipes are pure Marco: refined, simple, and perfect.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marco is a genius, December 12, 2006

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Rudy E. Keefer "Rudy" (Spartanburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mirabelle Cookbook (Hardcover)

This book is awesome and well wrote give tips on the details of executing the dishes described in it.I recomend this book to anyone looking to cook a dinner party or looking for some ideas for a special at there work.