The Best of France (Hardcover)

by Evie Righter (Author)

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Product Description

Of all the world's cuisines, none endures so well as that of the French. From the boulevards of Paris to the farmhouse kitchens of Provence, these classic foods bring elegance and sophistication to tables around the world.With The Best of France,food editor Evie Righter has carefully assembled the very finest examples of French culinary techniques in a single, memorable volume. From haute and novelle cuisine to country and bistro fare, she shares the recipes and the secrets of France's chefs de cuisine in a fresh and accessible style that assures perfect results every time.Here are the simple yet fundamental beef, chicken, and fish stocks used every day of the year; the familiar favorites like Onion Soup, Cheese Soufflé and Ratatouille; distinguished classics including Rack of Lamb and Cré me Brulée; even the healthful new preparationssuch as Fish in Parchment Paper, Grilled Vegetables, and Fruit Sorbet. Each is the best of its kind.Color photographs throughout feature both the dishes themselves and the unforgettable French settings from which they emerge. An essential reference for any cook,The Best of France helps turn an ordinary meal into an event.

From the Publisher
This wonderful series is the easiest way to sample some of the world's finest cuisines from the comfort of your own kitchen. Small in size, yet large in recipe selection, each volume offers a delicious range of dishes--from the simple to the imaginative.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (May 21, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0002550865
• ISBN-13: 978-0002550864
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #573,229 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really IS the BEST!, December 7, 2000

By	C. Lee (Montclair, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a cookbook junkie...and own pretty much every award winning, best selling and even local cookbooks I know of... there is probably only a handful of them that I refer to constantly. This book may be small in size and small in content, but I have used almost every recipe in it...How many cookbooks do you have that you can say THAT about??? It has most of the French recipe that I love or were ever interested in...its VERY simple and delicious...I have made half of the dishes listed...and I have been titled the 'cooking diva' from my friends who have tasted what I have made from this book! Its definitely worth getting.... try the Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic....or the Grandmothers Chicken....or the Beef Stew...or the Chocolate Pots...or their creme brulee...OH! just try the whole book! The recipes definitely justify the beautiful photos.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Best, November 8, 2005

By	netsurfer (massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This cookbook is a true gem. The book is small and the content minimal but the recipes themselves never fail. I have tried most of the recipes in this book and the results were stellar! In addition to beautiful photos of France it also has photos of nearly every dish. These are the recipes we most closely associate with standard Franch cooking: Onion Soup au Gratin, Cheese Souffle, and Creme Brulee just to name a few. There are also basic recipes for making Stocks and real homemade French Bread. I have other French cookbooks but this is the one i refer to the most. My favourite recipes are the Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables and the Veal Chops with Madeira Sauce...Sublime!