Have you ever been stumped about what to serve for a dinner party or a large family meal? Or perhaps you had the desire to make some kind of fancy French dish but were afraid you might mess it up?
The book “Simple French Recipes” takes away the mystery and the fear of failure.
The author has lived and worked in France, speaks French fluently, owned and operated a high-end bicycle tour company there and has built up a collection of mostly traditional French recipes that are not difficult to prepare.
Interestingly, the author is not a trained chef nor has he ever worked in a restaurant setting. He is just a person who enjoys great food and wine and who also enjoys preparing a good meal from time to time. He says that if he
can prepare these dishes, so can you.
You’ll find classic favorites like Boeuf Bourgiugnon, Cassoulet, Choucroute, Coq au Vin, the Alsatian country favorite, Tarte Flambée and others. There are quite a few fish dishes, including the divine Fish Tajine à la Française, which the author learned from a chef at the famous five-star Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Quite a few other fish recipes are included since most of France is surrounded by ocean and seafood is very i
mportant and popular there. There are side dishes like Ratatouille and a few desserts including the classics Crème Brûlée and Mousse au Chocolat.
In addition, wine pairing suggestions for each of the dishes have been added.
The author and his wife have prepared these dishes for years and have modified them over time to meet their own tastes, and to make them easier. The fact is that you don’t have to be an Iron Chef like Bobby Flay or Mario Batali to have success with French cuisine and French cooking.
And be sure not to miss finding out the secret of cooking marvelously tender Boeuf Bourgiugnon that can be cut with a fork. The author maintains that this secret alone is worth more than the price of the book! Amaze your family and friends by preparing a few of the 27 recipes in this concise and wonderful little book of French recipes.
