num_pages: 288
description: Rachel Khoo serves up a modern twist on classic French cookingRachel Khoo was determined to get to grips with French cooking so to learn more she moved to Paris not speaking a word of French and enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu the world-famous cookery school. Six years later she still lives and works in Paris cooking up a selection of classic French dishes from all over the country and giving them a fresh makeover with her own modern twists. From a Croque Madame muffin and the classic Boeuf bourguignon to a deliciously fragrant Provencal lavender and lemon roast chicken Rachel celebrates the culinary landscape of France as it is today and shows how simple these dishes are.The 120 recipes in the book range from easy everyday dishes like Omelette Piprade to summer picnics by the Seine and afternoon 'goter' (snacks) to meals with friends and delicious desserts including classics like Crme brulee and Tarte tatin. It's a book that celebrates the very best of French home-cooking in a modern and accessible way. Real French food is no longer something only served in fancy restaurants; Rachel will show how you can add a little French culinary touch to your everyday life at home no matter where you are in the world or how big your kitchen is!
language: English
title: The Little Paris Kitchen
publisher: London: Michael Joseph, 2012.