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This title features the best traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic regional dishes. You can explore the rich and varied delights of French cuisine with 25 authentic recipes presented in this stylish gift book. It features a fabulous collection of recipes of the very best of France including rustic specialities such as Cassoulet and Provencal stew, traditional classics such as Bouillabaise and French Onion Soup, as well as light, elegant contemporary creations such as Grilled Goat's Cheese Salad. Chapters include Soups and Appetizers; Main Meals; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and Desserts, Cakes and Bakes. The introduction gives a fascinating insight into this most revered of cuisines touching upon the landscape, festivals and key ingredients used in the French kitchen. It includes over 85 glorious photographs, showing key techniques and a perfect image of each finished dish. It covers complete nutritional information that is given for every recipe to help with dietary planning. France has a culinary tradition that is one of the finest in the world. Across the regions of France, from the sun-drenched fields of Provence to the wild and rugged Atlantic coast each area has its own atmosphere and distinctive cooking style. At the heart of French cooking are fresh ingredients, locally sourced pungent cheeses, aromatic herbs, delicate butters and creams, fresh fish and shellfish plus an array of game, poultry and meats of the highest quality. The collection of recipes featured here highlights the very best use of these ingredients, from Roquefort and Cucumber Mousse and Mediterranean Fish Stew to Burgundy Beef Stew and Apple Charlotte. The introduction gives an insight into the background of French regional cooking, while stunning photographs of every finished dish are sure to inspire you to recreate the authentic taste of France in your own home.

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Nothing equals the satisfaction of home baking. No commercial cake mix or shop-bought biscuit can match one that is made from the best fresh ingredients with all the added enjoyment that baking at home provides. This beautiful book is filled with familiar favourites as well as many other less known, but equally tasty recipes. Explore a wealth of biscuits, muffins, tea breads, yeast breads, pies, tarts and cakes in an enticing collection of baked treats. Even if you are a novice baker, the easy-to-follow and clear step-by-step photographs will help you achieve good results. For the more experienced baker, there are new recipes to add to your repertoire. This book is sure to inspire you to start sifting flour, breaking eggs and stirring up all sorts of delectable homemade goodies.

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This title features authentic dishes from a classic cuisine, with over 200 delicious recipes. Traditional French cuisine clearly explained, with the kind of easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and guidance that have been handed down through generations. It includes Moules Marinieres, Bouillabaisse, Coq au Vin, Cassoulet, Creme Brulee, Madeleines and Tarte au Citron. It includes delicious French regional specialities, from verdant Normandy to sun-drenched Provence. This cookbook provides a comprehensive collection of the very best recipes from the home kitchens of France, with 200 dishes for every occasion. Rustic regional specialities such as Ratatouille and Tarte Aux Prunes D'Alsace contrast with special occasion dishes, familiar in the best French restaurants, like Lobster Thermidor, Chateaubriand Bearnaise, or Crepes Suzette. Step-by-step photographs ensure perfect results, whether you are attempting a hot souffle, cooking crepes for the first time, or brushing up on your pastry skills, while an informative introduction gives a fascinating insight into the background of this most revered of cuisines.

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