The Vegetarian Table: France [Hardcover]

Georgeanne Brennan (Author), John Vaughan (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1995 | Series: Vegetarian Table

The glorious cuisine of the French countryside comes tantalizingly to life in this tasty addition to the popular Vegetarian Table series. As welcome at an elegant dinner party as around the kitchen table, these 75 delectable dishes ensure vegetarian dining with savoir faire. Delicious recipes for versatile appetizers and sauces, flavorful broths, mouth-watering entrées, and irresistible desserts, all based on fresh, seasonal ingredients, make it easier than ever to add a delicious French touch to any cook's repertoire.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although France does not have a vegetarian tradition per se, Brennan (Potager) gathers 75 recipes that reflect the characteristic French insistence on "ingredients that are fresh, seasonal, and regional." The opening section on basics includes recipes for broths, sauces and infused oils and vinegars that are often called for in the dishes that follow. Garlic Vinaigrette, a flavorful variant of the classic, puts a lovely zing into a simple green salad, while the slightly sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette complements the bitterness of a Grilled Radicchio. Many of the recipes showcase a single vegetable?Brussels Sprouts Poached in Cider with Onions and Apples, Saute of Baby Spinach?while some of the main courses offer tasty combinations of spring or winter vegetables in ragouts or mixed grills. A versatile ratatouille can be served hot, cold or with pasta, omelets or polenta. And of course there are desserts?fruit tarts and a crispy pear gratin that can be equally flavorful with apples or blueberries. While not all recipes are easy to prepare (e.g., Artichokes Stuffed with Fennel Duxelles), directions are clear. Photographs are by the late John Vaughan.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Georgeanne Brennan is a James Beard Award-winning author of numerous cooking and garden books. She lives in Northern California and France.

John Vaughan has traveled the globe photographing houses for Architectural Digest, HG, Better Homes and Gardens, and The New York Times, among others. Together, they authored San Francisco: A Certain Style (Chronicle Books, 1989).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1St Edition edition (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811804747
• ISBN-13: 978-0811804745
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, and exquisite photography, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Vegetarian Table: France (Hardcover)

I am a vegetarian who travels quite a bit. I adore France, so it was with great pleasure that I purchased this book. I was not to be disappointed. Some people seem to be intimidated by the idea of French cuisine, but all of the recipes that I have made from this book were clear and concise. There was no room for error. The results were always above what I expected. The photography made me feel as if I were there. All and all a great book. If you are a vegetarian like me, who feels that most vegetarian cookbooks tend to be "hippie" and you would love to entertain guests (especially non-vegetarian guests) with an elegant meal, this is the book for you!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my new favorite cookbook, March 13, 2004

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J. Rudd "jkr1433" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vegetarian Table: France (Hardcover)

First of all, every recipe I have tried is absolutely delicious. Doesn't give expected amount of time to prepare, so just read the recipes through before you begin. You will not regret buying this book. The author gives wonderful explanations and suggestions for how to use vinegarettes, sauces, and what to look for in a good olive oil. I can't say enough good things about this book. The author lives part time in France so it's not just someone interpreting French food. Has become my most used cookbook. My husband loves everything I've made too!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, June 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: France (The Vegetarian Table) (Paperback)

Brennan chooses simple, hearty traditional recipes from the French countryside. I think I've made every dish in the book and all are superb. I can't recommend this book highly enough. I'm surprised it is almost out of print in hardcover.