French Provincial Cooking

French Provincial Cooking by Elizabeth David is a classic work on French regional cuisine, published by Penguin Books in April 1998. This edition spans 524 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a range of recipes, from simple dishes like omelettes and salads to more intricate preparations such as pâtés and cassoulets, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in French cooking.
Readers will find a wealth of culinary knowledge within its pages, as it not only provides recipes but also insights into cooking methods and food presentation. The book emphasizes the joys of regional cooking, encouraging home cooks to explore the flavors and techniques of French cuisine. With its informative and engaging style, French Provincial Cooking serves as an inspiring guide for those looking to enhance their culinary repertoire.
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French Provincial Cooking is Elizabeth David’s classic work on French regional cuisine.
Providing simple recipes like omelettes, soufflés, soups and salads, it also offers more complex fare such as pâtés, cassoulets, roasts and puddings.
First published in 1960, it is readable, inspiring and entertainingly informative. French Provincial Cooking by Elizabeth David is the perfect place to go for anyone wanting to bring a little France into their home.
‘Not only did she transform the way we cooked but she is a delight to read’ Express on Sunday
‘Britain’s most inspirational food writer’ Independent
‘When you read Elizabeth David, you get perfect pitch. There is an understanding and evocation of flavours, colours, scents and places that lights up the page’ Guardian
‘Not only did she transform the way we cooked but she is a delight to read’ Express on Sunday
Elizabeth David (1913-1992) is the woman who changed the face of British cooking. Having travelled widely during the Second World War, she introduced post-war Britain to the sun-drenched delights of the Mediterranean and her recipes brought new flavours and aromas into kitchens across Britain. After her classic first book Mediterranean Food followed more bestsellers, including French Country Cooking, Summer Cooking, French Provincial Cooking, Italian Food, Elizabeth David’s Christmas and At Elizabeth David’s Table.
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