Cookbook recommendation
I'm looking for a good cookbook with traditional French recipes. Does anyone have a favorite?
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14 Comments:
Anything by Julia Child.
I always suggest going to your local library for cookbooks, there is such a variety, you can usually reserve books if not in stock, and you learn what you like and want to buy.
bobcatsteph3 at 8:19PM on 06/26/08
There is always the grand dame - Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child et al. It is some what dated but hey! it's Julia!
I don't know which are still in print but anything by Madeline Kamman -- Madeline Cooks, The Making of a Cook or When French Women Cook.
kjgibson at 8:23PM on 06/26/08
Without question, anything by Julia.
izatryt at 8:30PM on 06/26/08
Well, I figured Julia, but I was hoping for a specific title recommendation. I'll check out Mastering the Art of French Cooking, thanks. Anything else?
sidebernie at 9:43PM on 06/26/08
Anthony Bourdain Les Halles Cookbook
paris221966 at 3:41AM on 06/27/08
For the basics, I highly recommend Alice Waters: The Art of Simple Food
BirdDoggie at 8:21AM on 06/27/08
Jaques Pepin is also a favorite of mine...I loved the shows with him and Julia
nhfoodie at 9:19AM on 06/27/08
check out Julia Child's "Kitchen Wisdom". it's kind of a condensed version of the "Mastering" book. i love it.
also, look for Patricia Wells books. she has various French ones, like Bistro cooking and Provencal.
But i'd definitely consult your local library first before making any purchases.
have fun!
french tart at 9:51AM on 06/27/08
i don't know if it's still in print, but the gastronomy of france by raymond olivier is a great resource.
cybercita at 9:56AM on 06/27/08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpIndUafTJU&feature=related
HeartofGlass at 10:16AM on 06/27/08
I agree with Mastering The Art of French Cooking, I like Volume 2.
I love Julia Child's videos as well, the clip above is from the French Chef, those dvds are available, as well as Kitchen Wisdom. I get them from the library and can watch them over and over she is is not only so knowledgable, but entertaining. And unlike most of today's food shows, she has no problem making mistakes and laughing at herself.
I sure do miss her, and hope Meryl Streep does her justice!
bobcatsteph3 at 12:54PM on 06/27/08
For a fresh twist on classic French recipes, try www.FrenchRevolutionFood.com. The recipes at the bottom of the site function as a kind of online cookbook.
Kerry at 12:56PM on 06/27/08
I have a lot of French cookbooks. I have turned to these two more than any of the others.
Julia Child's The Way to Cook
Anne Willan's La Varenne Pratique
Happy browsing!
souvenir at 1:50PM on 06/27/08
The Silver Spoon is brilliant - straight forward and covers most fresh (main) ingredients you could probably think of!
recipes2share at 10:08AM on 06/30/08