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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1: A Cookbook (eBook)

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  • Featuring 524 delicious recipes and over 100 instructive illustrations to guide readers every step of the way, Mastering the Art of French Cooking offers something for everyone, from seasoned experts to beginners who love good food and long to reproduce the savory delights of French cuisine.

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Available from: About this Book:
  • Featuring 524 delicious recipes and over 100 instructive illustrations to guide readers every step of the way, Mastering the Art of French Cooking offers something for everyone, from seasoned experts to beginners who love good food and long to reproduce the savory delights of French cuisine.

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fritzo
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FWIW, Julia didn't really intend for this book to be a simple cookbook for home cooks. It's called 'Mastering' for a reason. If you just want an introduction to French cooking and some easy to follow recipes, one of Julia's other books like Julia's Kitchen Wisdom would be a better choice.

https://juliachildfoundation.org/books/

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Eligible for reward points (ISBN 9780307958174)
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A Kindle while cooking..
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ToeJun 25, 2021 01:39 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Toe

FWIW, Julia didn't really intend for this book to be a simple cookbook for home cooks. It's called 'Mastering' for a reason. If you just want an introduction to French cooking and some easy to follow recipes, one of Julia's other books like Julia's Kitchen Wisdom would be a better choice.

https://juliachildfoundation.org/books/
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wtlordJun 25, 2021 01:55 AM
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Nice FR cooking book!
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fritzoJun 25, 2021 02:09 AM
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Hi-

I'[ve mentioned this before but I'm an actual (retired) classically trained chef and specialize in French and English cuisine.

This book is a classic and does teach many basics to cooking- especially sauce creation, However, the book is pretty outdated. Some of the techniques are pretty old, overly complicated, and have been replaced with more efficient techniques. It's still a great read if you're serious about sharpening your kitchen skills.

YouTube is a golden tool for cooking these days. For something more modern, check out the French Cooking Academy channel. Top notch stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...51lODRIS5g
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SDNick484Jun 25, 2021 06:32 AM
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Quote from Toe :
FWIW, Julia didn't really intend for this book to be a simple cookbook for home cooks. It's called 'Mastering' for a reason. If you just want an introduction to French cooking and some easy to follow recipes, one of Julia's other books like Julia's Kitchen Wisdom would be a better choice.

https://juliachildfoundation.org/books/
While true, even beginners can still very much use Mastering to learn from (I certainly did). She goes into classic techniques (including basics like knife skills) in great detail and the best part is every recipe in the book works (she tested them extensively when writing it and trying to find a publisher).

If anyone wants some recommendations on what to cook first: Cotes de Porc with Sauce Nenette (pork chops in a mustard tomato cream sauce, Soupe au Pistou (basically a French minestrone), or of course Beouf Bourguignon (beef stewed in red wine).
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Free at your local library.
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A must have for anyone that likes to or wants to learn to cook.

One of my first cookbooks I bought in the early 1980's

Page 610: Crème Renversée Au Caramel

You're welcome!
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JeremiahFJun 25, 2021 12:22 PM
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I feel like this should be one page, with just BUTTER written on it ala the Ron Swanson Pawnee Rangers handbook.
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CyberGuyJun 25, 2021 03:08 PM
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I'll save you $3 by revealing the secret to French cooking:

1) Cook what you typically make for dinner for your family
2) Throw away 98% of the food on each plate
3) Charge each family member $200
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DavesillyJun 25, 2021 03:59 PM
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Quote from CyberGuy :
I'll save you $3 by revealing the secret to French cooking:

1) Cook what you typically make for dinner for your family
2) Throw away 98% of the food on each plate
3) Charge each family member $200
That's idiotic - this is French home cooking not restaurant cooking.
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DavesillyJun 25, 2021 04:18 PM
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I can say without exaggeration that this book has been the direct source of many important meals in my life - I have wow'd guests repeatedly with souflees, fed my kids with the delicious omelets described in this book, made Christmas dinner magic with beef bourgeon and dessert crepes. Of course some of the recipes are outdated (aspic, braised lettuce). Who cares.

This is an ABSURD value at $3. If you are at all serious about cooking you should give it a try.
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obergmJun 25, 2021 04:57 PM
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An old girlfriend 'borrowed' my hardback copy of this, which I never replaced. I still have Vol 2, which I don't find as useful. It'll be fun to read through Vol 1 again.

Another favorite cookbook of mine is Simca's Cuisine by Simone Beck (Julia Child's collaborator in Mastering.. ) Beck's recipe for 'Porc Braise au Whisky' will blow away your guests and family.

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