Georges Perrier Le Bec-fin Recipes (Hardcover)

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Product Description
Philadelphia's Le Bec-Fin restaurant consistently garners top ratings in national rankings. Now, in answer to patron demand, the famous chef at last reveals his secrets for making such favorite dishes as Braid of Salmon and Sole with Spinach Pasta, Fanned Loin of Lamb with Curry and Zucchini Chutney, and Roast Guinea Hen with Confit of Lemon. 100 recipes. 40 full-color and 75 b&w photos.

About the Author

Aliza Green is the author of five successful cookbooks, beginning with her authorial partnership with French chef Georges Perrier on Le Bec-Fin Recipes. She also co-authored ¡Ceviche!: Seafood, Salads, and Cocktails with a Latino Twist with chef Guillermo Piernot, which won a James Beard Award for “Best Single Subject Cookbook.” Beans: More than 200 Delicious, Wholesome Recipes from Around the World, appeared as one of The New York Times’ top cookbooks of the year. She has also authored Field Guide to Meat and Field Guide to Produce. Green’s food columns and articles appear in a variety of local and national newspapers and magazines, including in Fine Cooking, Prevention, Philadelphia Magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and The National Culinary Review. She has conducted numerous cooking classes, had many television appearances, including NBC’s Today Show, and radio interviews, and is a highly reputed television and print food stylist.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762401702
• ISBN-13: 978-0762401703
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,626 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding French cooking, April 8, 1998

By	Eric Henyey ([e-mail]) (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book solely for the photographs, which I hoped would inspire me in plating food. However, I discovered that, beautiful as the food is, the recipes are the best part of this book. They are all elegant, delicious, contemporary but classically-based French dishes that are moderately complex but not beyond the ability of a skilled home cook. In addition, Chef Perrier's preface, in which he describes his background and cooking philosophy, is nearly as good as Andre Soltner's (in "The Lutece Cookbook"). If you enjoy cooking French food, I enthusiastically recommend this book. By the way...his mussel juice is a great alternative to fish stock; give it a try.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars georges does it better, December 20, 1999

By	Linda G. Harvey (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It has been my pleasure to dine at Le Bec-Fin. And the book is no less a pleasure, even if you don't want to cook. The recipes are easy to follow and the "asides" are very helpful.

M. Perrier knows his audience.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanation, easy to follow, gorgeous work, August 26, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Iowa State, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

The author uses fine words to come out with excellent explanation. That makes it easy for readers to understand and follow the cooking steps. The book also contains gorgeous pictures of wonderful recipes. This stimulates readers to follow them and it is hard to put it down. We could say that this book is absolutely excellent. And it can stimulate our inspiration in French cooking!!!