La esencia de la cocina Francesa de Michel Roux

La esencia de la cocina Francesa by Michel Roux.

Michel Roux distils a lifetime's knowledge of French food and dishes into this definitive Spanish-language book on French cooking.

Built on more than 100 classic recipes that have stood the test of time, this lavishly illustrated volume explores the diversity of French cuisine, which has influenced so many other cooking styles around the world over the centuries.

"I have based this book on a collection of 100 recipes that, to my mind, express the absolute essence of French cooking." Michel Roux.

From Picardy to Provence, from Brittany to Alsace, France has been blessed with a rich and varied landscape that provides an abundant range of ingredients and encompasses different cultures with their own cooking styles; hence the wonderful array of great French dishes. In this book Michel offers his personal interpretations of the classic dishes, along with suitable variations and garnishes that make your mouth water.

He also provides detailed information on the classic techniques, fascinating stories about the origins of the recipes, and information on regional ingredients and culinary traditions. It also includes content on charcuterie, cheeses and wine. With photographs of France's natural landscapes, in these pages you will find the timeless essence of French cooking and the flavours and variety of today.

Contents:

- Introduction 6.

- Soups 12.

- Starters 32.

- Eggs 60.

- Seafood 72.

- Fish 92.

- Poultry and game 118.

- Meat 148 Vegetables and salads 180.

- Desserts 208.

- Stocks and sauces 246.

- Basics 260.

- Glossary 267.