Bocuse's Regional French Cooking

by Paul Bocuse, Dietmar Frege (Photographer)

Paul Bocuse, one of the world's most influential chefs, takes us on an enchanting culinary journey through France, presenting delicious recipes that evoke the special personality and flavor of each province. Bocuse's selection reveals the remarkable sensitivity of the French to the land and to the preparation of food. He describes the landscape and heritage of each region, as well as the local produce and gourmet traditions that contribute to the unique character of its cuisine. Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, this is a collection that any cook can master. The recipes demand no complicated techniques or equipment and were carefully adapted to the non-French kitchen under Bocuse's own expert guidance. In the French tradition, the presentation of food is as important as its flavor, and the splendid photographs by Dietmar Frege that accompany the recipes beautifully reveal this aspect of French culinary art. Handsomely designed and illustrated, Bocuse's Regional French Cooking makes the fabulous tastes of France accessible to everyone in a stunning cookbook that is a delight for the eye as well as for the palate.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

About the author

Paul Bocuse was a French chef based in Lyon who was known for the high quality of his restaurants and his innovative approaches to cuisine.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is quite a lovely book, presenting traditional French recipes in a very unpretentious manner divided into chapters by region/province. Recipes are headed with a little historical information and accompanied by beautiful photographs of the recipes & the French people and countryside. Most recipes are quite approachable for the average cook; some do require ingredients that seem difficult to access outside of Europe. Recipes run the gamut from appetizers to main dishes & desserts. A few are vegetarian, but most, unsurprisingly, rely heavily on flesh of some sort. If you are watching your weight or your cholesterol, this is probably not the book for you!