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| Simple French Cookery | 
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| Author: Raymond Blanc
Publisher: BBC Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 2509
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 7.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0563522852
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9780563522850
ASIN: 0563522852
Publication Date: July 14, 2005
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 Simple yet impressive recipes, geniunely French! November 15, 2006
37 out of 41 found this review helpful
This is a very impressive collection of classic yet simple French recipes using ingredients commonly available in the UK. I haven't tried them all yet, but I haven't come across a dud yet either.
The only criticism I have is the recipes involving pulses will typically need longer cooking than the book suggests if you are using dried (even if pre-soaked) - I'd suggest twice as long. That's the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars.
I'd strongly recommend this to anyone who is interested in expanding their repertoire into French cuisine but has been put off by the perception that it's complicated.
Very attractive cookery! Exactly how they should be! August 31, 2006
49 out of 53 found this review helpful
Ive just started cooking as a hobby and with books like these, a passion is quickly growing. Its so rewarding to produce recipes that are so delicious and not incredibly confusing to make and with the choice in this book you're bound to have some fun in the kitchen. I especially enjoyed the pan fried salmon fillet with sorrel sauce. The combination of all the flavours really works! But the reason this book isnt five stars is that there a few glaring errors which must be caused by the fact that Raymond is a professional. When making the floating islands maman blanc he seems to unaware that for amatuers like myself, it's not clear when the meringue would be properly poached as the consequences led to it tasting of eggs. Not something you want in a dessert! And when it came to making the syrup he said to rapidly take the saucepan out of the heat and into cold water...this takes away the one thing that keeps the syrup from doing just what happened...it became rock hard and impossible to use. Professionals maybe able to use it before it goes hard but i couldnt! Also, when i made the salmon dish i didnt exactly make it with sorrel, i used parsely which worked fine but if i had known when sorrel is in season i wouldnt have bothered wasting time trying to find it! The same goes for the chicory in the first recipe in the book. It led me to believe that the title of this book isnt quite accurate. Locating some of the ingredients is too much hard work i.e. no fun and NOT simple and understanding some of his directions leads to impossible (yet hilarious i have to admit, but still, not how it should be)confusion. Once again, not simple! Overall though the book is brilliantly laid out with colourful photographs, estimated preparation and cooking times and just a simply attractive design! In summary id say this book is a classic and instructive book that is enjoyable to use...just not a perfect one.
 The perfect book for beginning to cook the french way August 29, 2006
24 out of 35 found this review helpful
I live in Piegut-Pluviers, Dordogne, France, I have been here just over a year, and I desperately wanted to start to cook the 'French' way. This book is fantastic! It explains simply and the ingredients you can find in any local french shop.
Worth EVERY PENNY... Merci
Simple French Cookery from Raymond Blanc. October 1, 2005
70 out of 72 found this review helpful
'Recreate authentic French family cooking in your kitchen with
40 simple-to-follow recipes.
In 'Simple French Cookery', Raymond Blanc describes the
techniques required to create traditional French dishes.
Enjoy the unfussy simplicity of 'Moules Mariniere' or 'French
Onion Soup', or try dinner-party favourites such as 'Coq au
Vin'and 'Gratin Dauphinois'.
Try the pure, silky indulgence of 'Creme Caramel' or the
delicious and quintessentially French 'Tarte Tatin'.
Step-by-step instructions and clear colour photographs
accompany each stage and guarantee success every time.'Published by BBC Books, 128 high quality pages, split into main
chapters:-
Intro; Ingredients and Equipment; Starters and Soups; Fish,
Poultry and Meat; Vegetable Dishes; Desserts; Menus and a
concise Index. This is an easy to read and well laid out book, mainly double
page spreads (sometimes more), each with colour photos of
some of the stages and always of the completed dish.
Each recipe has an estimated preparation time, and cooking
time (if applicable). Personal favourites of our group:-
'Maman Blanc's Vegetable and Chervil Soup', 'Duck Breast
with Sweet Potatoes and Cherry Sauce', 'Baked Pancakes with
Spinach, Mushrooms and Gruyere', and to finish - the awesome
'Floating Islands 'Maman Blanc'!
Close seconds on the sweet menu were the 'Chocolate
Mousse' and 'Creme Caramel'.
A superb book at a bargain price on Amazon, today!
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