French Lessons: Recipes and techniques for a new generation of cooks
French Lessons: Recipes and techniques for a new generation of cooks
Justin North. Hardie Grant Publishing, 2008. Hardback, 367 pages, colour, excellent condition.
French Lessons is a comprehensive guide to mastering French cooking, from classic dishes to simple and modern interpretations.
There are more than 300 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, complete with stunning photography and step-by-step shots to help master each technique and to cook with flair and confidence.
Learn about different herbs and spices and the importance of stock. Make your own compound butters, savoury sauces, and sweet flavourings. Master the art of fricassées and ragoûts, braising and slow cooking, grilling and frying. Satisfy your sweet tooth with creams, custards and fruit sauces, sorbets, parfaits, meringues and soufflés, chocolates, cakes, and tarts.


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