French Cooking for Beginners

Book excerpt: Learn to cook real French food without all the fuss. Ever wanted to master the art of making crepes? Creme brulee? The perfect omelette? A Nicoise salad even your kids will love? French Cooking for Beginners teaches the basics of classic French cooking with simple, easy-to-follow recipes using fresh, easy-to-find ingredients, skipping the fussy, complicated approach of most French recipes and cookbooks. An abridged version of the original Let’s Cook French, this book also provides plenty of French language lessons to make your experience in the kitchen both educational and fun. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and hands-on preparation, French Cooking for Beginners offers home cooks a way to explore French culinary culture in their own kitchen. Recipes featured are authentic yet easy for cooks of all levels to make and includes starters, main courses, sides, and desserts such as: Eggs Jeanette Vichyssoise Cheese Fondue Beef Bourguignon Croque Monsieur Ham and Leek Quiche Salad Nicoise Apple Tarts Ratatouille Perfect for beginners who want to channel their inner Julia Child, you’ll discover how to make classic and timeless French food that will amaze and impress family and friends.