Julia Chiles

Paris Recipes Julia Chiles

Do you picture Paris cuisine as just fancy dishes? Does your mind conjure images of opulent restaurants and elegant presentations of food? French cooking is more than sophisticated but that doesn't mean you can't do it at home. Using the proper techniques and ingredients, you can create your own dishes of Paris when you use the imaginative recipes in this cookbook. How can you make your French dishes the hits of the dinner party? Remember that, under the subtlety of Paris recipes is the idea of trying to create harmonious dishes that elevate the quality of your main ingredients. In this book, you'll learn to cook like the French do, while layering the flavors, too. You may enjoy cooking with wine, as well, and the French have that down to an art. Mastering the main techniques of Paris cuisine is vital, since they are based on "food logic". Whether you're broiling, poaching, braising, roasting or sauteing, there is a reason why you'll be using that method. Typical French dinners have three courses, with an easy starter, a main dish and dessert. Allow yourself some time to relax at the end of a long day. Sit down and enjoy the food as well as the company. Put out your latest Parish dish and allow the meal to flow as it may.