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Cooking the French Way
An introduction to the cooking of France, featuring basic recipes for everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes,as well as typical menus and a brief description of the special features of a French table setting.
47 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1982
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September 3, 2010
Easy to do recipes. This series is aimed at a school audience, but the recipes are fine and easy to do for those of us who are not accomplished cooks.
December 18, 2019
I enjoyed this little book. I hoped for more recipes. It’s a great place for young cooks to start.
February 5, 2017
My niece and I have now looked through and read probably 15 books on France and French cuisine for her project so I feel more than justified adding another one to my challenges.
A few things we took notes on in this book:
*L 'exces en tout est defaut - excess is always a fault
*One of the most important rule is French cuisine is not using too much of any one ingredient
* Cuisine bourgeoise - type of home cooking vs fancy cuisine
* On May Day, May 1st, they give muguets (lily of the valley) to friends and family. The flower is believed to be good luck
*Many French tables settings always use cloth napkins, never paper. Tables are covered with plain or checked cloths with very simple place settings. They do no use flowers because smell would detract from the aroma of the food.
*Dinner is a time of family and fellowship and can sometimes last several hours.
A few things we took notes on in this book:
*L 'exces en tout est defaut - excess is always a fault
*One of the most important rule is French cuisine is not using too much of any one ingredient
* Cuisine bourgeoise - type of home cooking vs fancy cuisine
* On May Day, May 1st, they give muguets (lily of the valley) to friends and family. The flower is believed to be good luck
*Many French tables settings always use cloth napkins, never paper. Tables are covered with plain or checked cloths with very simple place settings. They do no use flowers because smell would detract from the aroma of the food.
*Dinner is a time of family and fellowship and can sometimes last several hours.
February 23, 2026
A Tasty Tour Across France
From regional specialties to holiday feasts, this cookbook serves as both a culinary guide and a cultural passport, introducing readers to the flavors and traditions that define French cuisine.
Cook with Confidence
With clear explanations of utensils, cooking terms, special ingredients, and healthy preparation tips, the book makes classic French dishes approachable, even for beginners.
From Table Setting to Sweet Endings
Complete with menu ideas, festive recipes, and vibrant food photography, it doesn’t just teach you how to cook the French way. It shows you how to dine the French way.
From regional specialties to holiday feasts, this cookbook serves as both a culinary guide and a cultural passport, introducing readers to the flavors and traditions that define French cuisine.
Cook with Confidence
With clear explanations of utensils, cooking terms, special ingredients, and healthy preparation tips, the book makes classic French dishes approachable, even for beginners.
From Table Setting to Sweet Endings
Complete with menu ideas, festive recipes, and vibrant food photography, it doesn’t just teach you how to cook the French way. It shows you how to dine the French way.
October 9, 2014
A collection of simple French recipes. The techniques of French cooking are explained in easy to understand terms. This copy was rescued from the discard stack of a junior high school.
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