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The Little Paris Kitchen: 120 Simple But Classic French Recipes [Hardcover]

Rachel Khoo
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Book Description

February 5, 2013
Rachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French dishes, from gouter (snacks) to elegant desserts. More than 100 breathtaking photos from celebrated photographer David Loftus shine a spotlight on the delicious food and the City of Light, and capture Khoo interacting with her purveyors and friends. We all can't have springtime in Paris. But we all can enjoy this delectable, do-able food!

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Featured Recipe from The Little Paris Kitchen: Canard à l’Orangina (Duck with fizzy orange)

Canard a lOrangina

Serves 4 as a main

When I was invited to a dinner hosted by Chef Jean-François Piège, he described how his previous elaborate style of cooking at the Hôtel de Crillon had evolved into something a lot more simple and homely at his current restaurant in the Hôtel Thoumieux. He told an amusing story of how his wife wanted duck à l’orange for Sunday supper and all he could find at his local corner shop was Orangina, so he used it to make a sauce for the duck. I’m not sure exactly how he made his canard à l’Orangina, but here’s my version. A simple watercress or wild arugula salad works well with this dish.

For the Marinade:
  • finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
To Make the Marinade

Mix together the orange zest and juice with the olive oil, cumin, and salt.

The Duck
  • 4 duck legs
  • 7 tbsp orange soda
  • 2 tbsp Cointreau
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 oranges, cut into segments

Rub the marinade over the duck legs and leave to marinate for a minimum of an hour (or in the fridge overnight).

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Put the duck legs with the marinade into a roasting pan and cook for 1 hour or until tender. Halfway through cooking, baste the duck with some of the pan juices.

Fifteen minutes before serving, pour the orange soda and Cointreau into a large frying pan, place on a high heat, and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in the salt and vinegar before adding the orange segments. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Serve the duck legs hot, with the orange segments and sauce.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Resting time: 1 hour–overnight

Cooking time: 1 hour

Review

'The 'little kitchen' concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it.' - New York Times

'Rachel is an inventive chef ... who runs [supperclubs] to show off her immense culinary skill' - Huffington Post

"This cookbook offers plenty of visual inspiration for Francophiles who like rustic, honest foods. Already popular abroad, it's a nice introduction to French home cooking." - Library Journal

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (February 5, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1452113432
  • ISBN-13: 978-1452113432
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rachel's unconventional food background has helped formulate her unique culinary touch. As a food creative, food writer, television personality and events organiser, Rachel is passionate about cultivating a love of creative and simple food. Rachel connects with fellow foodies and creatives on a truly international scale via her loyal online community.

Rachel's latest book "The Little Paris Kitchen" has caught the attention of readers all around the world. Her popular presence on the BBC television network has created a global following; thanks to the success of her television series also entitled "The Little Paris Kitchen".

Her role as an international food creative has spanned six-course dinners and workshops in places as far-flung as London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Melbourne, Sydney and Buenos Aires.

In addition to "The Little Paris Kitchen", Rachel's books include "Barres à céréales, Granola et Muesli faites maison" and "Pâtes à tartiner" published by Marabout. Rachel is currently writing her fourth cookbook, to be published Autumn 2013.
(Note: author photo credit - David Loftus)

Customer Reviews

A great book with many unique and interesting recipes, very simple to cook as well. Leanne  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
Great for an intro to French cooking! Jane A Rivas  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I look forward to purchasing more of her books in the future. Alari84  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
62 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done...Simple...Detailed...Colorful July 22, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
While this book will soon be available in the U.S. minus the metric measurements, I couldn't wait after seeing the BBC series via online torrent sites. The book is not a 100 percent mirror image of the recipes you see in the show (slight little differences in recipes), but it is so very close and gives you much more detail to compliment the TV series.

Beautifully displayed with a photo of every recipe (unlike the majority books from Rachel Ray who has to be a cheap s*** and cut quality for the sake of profits), THIS Rachel went to the trouble to warn would-be chefs little hints to avoid disasters (as in her exquisite creme brűlée recipe).

Never prepared French food? Rachel includes a great 'French Basics' section in the back of the book that explains the importance of sauces and dressings and gives over 10 different recipes (Hollandaise, Mayonnaise, Bechamel, etc.). Oh, and there's a weight and temperature conversion chart in the back for those who don't want to wait for the U.S. version of this book and get on with the U.K. edition.

All in all, a great book if you want to try your hand at basic French food with a touch of British flair. Well done, Rachel Khoo!
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes and beautiful photography July 11, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I watched her series on TV and it was a feast for the eyes! What she can cook in that tiny Parisian kitchen is amazing. The recipes are well written, easy to follow and if she can cook them in her little oven and cooktop, then there's no excuse for anyone! Love the originality of the recipes and suggested substitutions of ingredients. The frites de legumes are a genius alternative to your standard french fries, and much healthier too. Well worth the purchase, a really beautiful book that you can lose yourself in!
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Very Practical and easy to follow June 2, 2012
By raz
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book today, two hours later I cooked the mussels and my wife was very impressed I normally don't cook and I haven't cooked in years. This book is so easy it follow it literally took me 30 minutes to have a nice steaming mussels French dish on the table for dinner. I can't wait to try some other wonderful recipies from this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book!
This is a beautiful cookbook with simple, fresh French recipes. Even if you never cook a single recipe, it is worth buying as a gorgeous coffee table book. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Elisha Rurka
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
We've made quite a few recipes from this book already!!! Love it! Try the Spring Lamb Stew, we've made it with beef and chicken and wow so yummy no matter what you use!
Published 2 days ago by Stephanie Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful cookbook
I've enjoyed just perusing this lovely book! The recipes are wonderful and easy to follow. The photography is outstanding! Read more
Published 5 days ago by Renee R. Strickler
5.0 out of 5 stars eye candy and simple recipe
Couldn't wait so bought it at almost twice the cost at a local bookstore. It was WORTH IT!! I'm a foodie to say the least. Read more
Published 6 days ago by readalot
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and lovely little book
I saw the program on you tube and fell in love with the 'Little Paris Kitchen'. I adore that she does everything on a two burner hot plate and teeny tiny oven. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Steven J. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series
I am anxious to try all the recipes. I love Paris and can picture myself cooking in Rachel's little kitchen.
Published 9 days ago by Jane G. Durr
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Have Cookbook!!!!
When I first learned of Rachel Choo it was on a cooking show and I became hooked watching her cook in her tiny little kitchen. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Kitchenwizard
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Little Paris Kitchen
This book is great! I watch her shows (wish there were more) she is likeable, fun and a wonderful cook. Her recipes never fail to please everyone in my family. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Alari84
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book
Fabulous book, great recipes and very well ilustrated?.. My wife loved it, it is simple, easy to cook at home without fancy/complex things
Published 24 days ago by Jose Luis Palacios Corredor
5.0 out of 5 stars easy and accomodating
excellent and delicious!!!!

Ms Khoo is a great chef with an easy flair to cook that makes it very interesting.
Published 29 days ago by DANI
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