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Classic French Recipes

By Ginette Mathiot
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Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than... Read More
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Classic French Recipes

A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France

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Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook.

In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works. Enjoy iconic dishes such as Onion Soup Gratin and Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional specialities like Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence. The collection also includes iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin.

With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz, Classic French Recipes is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838666798

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Illustration: 146 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Contributions by David Lebovitz
  • Introduction by Keda Black
  • Contributions by David Lebovitz
  • Introduction by Keda Black

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1800g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

Ginette Mathiot (1907-1998) is the author of more than 30 best-selling cookbooks. Her definitive work on French cooking includes I Know How to Cook (Je sais cuisiner), and The Art of French Baking (Je sais faire la pâtisserie).

David Lebovitz is a cook and pastry chef living in Paris. He is the author of 9 cookbooks and has been featured in Bon Appétit, The New York Times, and USA Today.

Keda Black is a food writer, critic, and recipe developer of French and Scottish origin. She has written several cookbooks and worked for esteemed French magazines, guides, and brands.

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