Product Description

In "Foolproof French Cookery", and its paperback edition, "Simple French Cookery", Raymond Blanc demystifies French cuisine and demonstrates how enjoyable the simple, creative act of cookery can be. He describes the basic techniques needed to create traditional French food, and demonstrates 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known dishes. With step-by-step instructions and colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish, all 40 recipes are quick and easy to prepare, and use readily available ingredients. All Raymond's recipes are simple, rustic and completely delicious, and whether you choose quick and easy. Oeufs en Cocotte or Moules Mariniere for a more elaborate meal, his foolproof instructions guarantee excellent results every time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3262 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Synopsis
In "Foolproof French Cookery", and its paperback edition, "Simple French Cookery", Raymond Blanc demystifies French cuisine and demonstrates how enjoyable the simple, creative act of cookery can be. He describes the basic techniques needed to create traditional French food, and demonstrates 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known dishes. With step-by-step instructions and colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish, all 40 recipes are quick and easy to prepare, and use readily available ingredients. All Raymond's recipes are simple, rustic and completely delicious, and whether you choose quick and easy. Oeufs en Cocotte or Moules Mariniere for a more elaborate meal, his foolproof instructions guarantee excellent results every time.

Customer Reviews

Easy to do with Excellent results
I bought this book because I wanted to improve my cooking skills and enjoy home cooked French food. I found the recipes very easy to follow with great end results. There are two and three course menu suggestions for different occasions at the back of the book which is a great idea.

Well worth buying.
I liked this book because it has got simple and step-by-step instructions with basic ingredients that you can not find in most of other cookery books. Highly recommended.

Very special book..........
I chose this book as a birthday present, my father said "good luck" as he had used Raymond Blanc books previously, finding them over complicated.

The pancakes with spinach, mushrooms & gruyere were wonderful, I served them with roasted cherry tomatoes, on the vine, and rocket salad, and they were well worth the effort.
The chicken breast with courgette ribbons takes a bit of effort the night before but on the day it is simple and very tasty.

I did not find the recipes over complicated, they do require some effort but to produce exceptional food (like in this book) when don't you need to put in the effort.