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Plat du Jour

French Dinners Made Easy
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Plat du Jour by Susan Herrmann Loomis offers a culinary journey through classic and easy-to-prepare French dishes. The book explores the flavours and traditions of French cooking, providing insights into creating everyday meals that capture the essence of France. It features detailed recipes alongside cultural anecdotes, making it a delightful resource for both enthusiasts and newcomers to French cuisine.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a food enthusiast eager to explore the classic and everyday dishes of France. With its vibrant stories and accessible recipes, it offers a delightful culinary journey into the heart of French cooking, perfect for both seasoned home cooks and those beginning their culinary adventures.

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Plat du Jour

Embrace everyday cooking with Susan Loomis’s Plat du Jour, her appealing take on the French formule.

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Discover the pleasures of cooking—and eating—with this French approach to everyday meals. Featured on bistro menus and dinner tables throughout France, the plat du jour is the centrepiece of a two-course meal, a formula that Susan Loomis cleverly presents here.

By pairing substantial main dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon, Poule au Pot, and Bouillabaisse with just the right starter, side, and/or dessert, Plat du Jour makes getting dinner on the table as easy as un, deux, trois!

This is a long-awaited collection of classic recipes by Loomis, an American-born cooking teacher and author who resides in Paris. She has perfected these iconic dishes and shares what she's discovered while living in France, cooking for family, friends, and students.

In addition to the recipes, the cookbook includes helpful tips and intriguing details about French culinary history. It's a must-have for any aspiring home cook with a craving for simple French cooking.

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Reviews of Plat du Jour highlight its focus on French cuisine, offering warming, seasonally inspired recipes ideal for colder months. Susan Herrmann Loomis is praised for her balance of historical context and detailed explanations of French ingredients. The book is valued for its thorough research and helpful tips accompanying each recipe, delivering authentic French dining experiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682684504

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Countryman Press Inc.

Illustration: 60 color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 1461g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Susan Herrmann Loomis is the award-winning author of In a French Kitchen, On Rue Tatin, and French Grill. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, and Cooking Light. She lives in Paris, France.

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