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French: The Secrets of Classic Cooking Made Easy

✍️ Clements, Carole
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🏛 Southwater Publishing 📅 2000 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781842153079
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📝 Description: French: The Secrets of Classic Cooking Made Easy

French provides a comprehensive collection of the very best of France. There are recipes for every occasion and every level of expertise, including rustic regional specialties such as Moules Marinieres, extravagant classic dishes, as well as lighter contemporary creations such as Grilled Goat Cheese Salad. An informative introduction gives a fascinating insight into the background of this cuisine. This is followed by over 200 delicious dishes from every region of France with over 900 step-by-step photographs to illustrate the recipe methods, ensuring perfect results each time. The cooking techniques are clearly explained throughout and there are useful cook's tips and a comprehensive glossary of unfamiliar terms. Even if you are a beginner in the kitchen French will allow you to recreate the authentic flavors of France in your own home.

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While this book effectively supports novices through visual aids and simplified techniques, it may disappoint purists seeking deep historical analysis or advanced gastronomic challenges. The promise of 'easy' classic cooking is a double-edged sword; it lowers the barrier to entry but risks oversimplifying complex French methods. It is ideal for those needing confidence-building steps rather than culinary scholars.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

While this book effectively supports novices through visual aids and simplified techniques, it may disappoint purists seeking deep historical analysis or advanced gastronomic challenges. The promise of 'easy' classic cooking is a double-edged sword; it lowers the barrier to entry but risks oversimplifying complex French methods. It is ideal for those needing confidence-building steps rather than culinary scholars.

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