The food of Paris : authentic recipes from Parisian bistros and restaurants

Paris - the "City of Lights" with its magnificent tradition of architecture, fashion, literature, and art is also known throughout the world as the gourmet capital of France. The Food of Paris features over 60 delicious recipes gathered from a broad spectrum of celebrated Parisian eateries. Savor such mouthwatering dishes as: Onion Soup Pumpkin Tart with Apples and Nuts Sole Meuniere with Steamed Potatoes Orange Butter Tuna Steaks Salmon and Ham Tournedos Roast Duck Guinea Fowl Confit Steak Tartare Fillet of Beef with Potato Gratin Crepes Suzette with Grand Marnier Dramatic location photography, coupled with detailed information on ingredients, as well as fascinating insights into the history and culture of this much loved city, make The Food of Paris the perfect companion for your adventure into the cuisine of this city of gourmands. Paris - the ""City of Lights"" with its magnificent tradition of architecture, fashion, literature, and art is also known throughout the world as the gourmet capital of France. The Food of Paris features over 60 delicious recipes gathered from a broad spectrum of celebrated Parisian eateries. Savor such mouthwatering dishes as Onion Soup, Pumpkin Tart with Apples and Nuts, Sole Meuniere with Steamed Potatoes, Orange Butter Tuna Steaks, Salmon and Ham Tournedos, Roast Duck, Guinea Fowl Confit, Steak Tartare, Fillet of Beef with Potato Gratin, and Crepes Suzette with Grand Mar Frontcover Copyright Contents Part One: Food in Paris Introduction A Job for Connoisseurs Paris and the Provinces Seasonal Cuisine The Belly of Paris Bread, Cheese, and Wine Part Two: Cooking in Paris The Parisian Pantry French Ingredients PART THREE: THE RECIPES Basic Recipes Appetizers Fish and Seafood Meat and Poultry Desserts Acknowledgments Index