The food of Paris: authentic recipes from the city of lights

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 Marnier. Dramatic location photography, coupled with detailed information on ingredients, as well as fascinating insights into the 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
• 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 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. Frontcover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 8 A Job for Connoisseurs......Page 10 Paris and the Provinces......Page 14 Seasonal Cuisine......Page 15 The Belly of Paris......Page 19 Bread, Cheese, and Wine......Page 24 The Parisian Pantry......Page 32 French Ingredients......Page 34 Basic Recipes......Page 44 Appetizers......Page 47 Fish and Seafood......Page 71 Meat and Poultry......Page 99 Desserts......Page 125 Acknowledgments......Page 145 Index......Page 147 Frontcover 1 Copyright 3 Contents 6 Part One: Food in Paris 8 Introduction 8 A Job for Connoisseurs 10 Paris and the Provinces 14 Seasonal Cuisine 15 The Belly of Paris 19 Bread, Cheese, and Wine 24 Part Two: Cooking in Paris 32 The Parisian Pantry 32 French Ingredients 34 PART THREE: THE RECIPES 44 Basic Recipes 44 Appetizers 47 Fish and Seafood 71 Meat and Poultry 99 Desserts 125 Acknowledgments 145 Index 147 A collection of over 60 recipes from some of the celebrated eateries in Paris, including Chez Casimir, Brasserie Mollard and Le Troquet. It features location and recipe photography, detailed information on ingredients, and insights into the food culture of Paris. "The identity of France-the European nation with the longest history of tenacious centralized government-and the identity of Paris, its capital, have been closely intertwined for centuries." The perfect companion for lovers of French food and culture, this book features 60 mouthwatering recipes from celebrated Parisian eateries. Dramatic, full-color location photography.