Mathiot, Ginette
Classic French Recipes
Classic French Recipes
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Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook.
In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works, such as the iconic Onion Soup Gratin, Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional dishes including Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence, and iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin.
With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz, Classic French Recipes is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way.
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From Chef Scott
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From apéros to desserts, this book - from the French Betty Crooker - has it all. If you are looking for classic French cooking for the home cook, look no further!
Celery root salad with a Dijon mustard dressing. Yum! Chicken tarragon. More yum! And Mont Blanc? There are no words!
Interesting stories accompany most of the recipes. The index is one of the best I've ever seen. If you are looking for a good all around classic to add to your cookbook collection, this is a MUST HAVE.