From the Margaret Fulton of France comes the ultimate guide to French cooking. Concentrating on simple quality ingredients and divided into regional specialties, La Ciusine is a beautiful and functional companion for any kitchen. Francoise Bernard set out to make classic French dishes accessible for everyone, paring away unnecessary flourishes to get down to a recipe's true essence. For forty years she published and taught the principle that good food can be simple, easy, and economical. Among her rules: No recipe must have more than four steps, ingredients must be easily available, and each recipe must not have more than one tricky technique. This grand volume is the culmination of her work, a collection of the best, most tried-and true recipes. Each recipe is labeled with degree of ease, prep/cooking time, and cost. The book overflows with charming recipes that take you back to the basics. Some of the delectable traditional French dishes include: Leek and potato Soup, Shrimp and Crudit?s Salad, Farmer's Cheese with Radishes, Seafood Quiche, Steak with Onions, Chicken Braised with Riesling, Leg of Lamb with Tomatoes and Potatoes, Duck Pot Roast with Tarragon, Mussels with Garlic and Parsley, Herb-Stuffed Sea Bass, Lentils with Mustard-Bacon Sauce, Bananas with Rum, Cr?me Caramel and Crunchy Chocolate Tart. The perfect introduction to French cuisine and a wonderful accompaniment for an established Francophile. Bernards famous French book Mes Recettes Faciles has been in print for nearly 50 years and has sold more than a million copies!
