Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #743079 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 884 pages

Synopsis
Renowned as one of the great chefs of all time, Auguste Escoffier perfected his craft in the classic French tradition culinaire. In his culinary guide Escoffier the 'king of chefs and chef of kings' has left his most complete and longstanding legace, providing the home cook with the chance to benefit from a lifetime's commitment to the art of modern cookery. 'Ma Cuisine' contains more than 2000 timeless recipes, which he continually added to and revised to meet the needs of his new readers. The extent of Escoffier's love for his work is shown in the enormous scope covered in this book, from the most basic sauce to Escoffier classics such as Baked Eggs Mirabeau, Dover Sole Deauville, Beef Tenderloin Saint-Germain, Peaches Cardinal and Violet Souffle. There is something here to tempt everybody, and menu ideas for occasions ranging from gourmet dinner parties to informal garden parties.

Customer Reviews

'The chef's favourite cook book
I met a guy back in the 1980's who we nicknamed 'the chef' - he was able to make a fantastic meal from even the most basic ingredients evening after evening and had such a natural touch when it came to imaginative sauces and presentation I thought "this is the guy I should ask about cooking". He recommended ma cuisine as the best cook-book in the world and told me the recipies contained in it were collected as the author travelled all the regions of france collecting traditional recipies. I can't help but agree - any self-respecting kitchen should have a copy - even if it only comes out once a year it'd be well worth it. If any kitchen you are fond of doesn't have it - an ideal gift!