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"Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" contains all his creative cooking skills made accessible. By means of Dorie Greenspan's expertly written recipes, Daniel accompanies you into your home kitchen, where his inspiration becomes yours and his instructions are easy to follow. With little effort, you find yourself reproducing his magic on your own stove.
One ingredient for a perfect dish is family tradition. In the book's first section, La Tradition, we are transported to the original Cafe Boulud run by Daniel's grandparents on the outskirts of Lyon -- France's culinary capital. Daniel's education as a cook began with his grandmother and the Poulet Grand-mere she lovingly prepared for her guests. It continued with great chefs that shaped his unique interpretation of home cooking. Recipes such as Skate with Brown Butter and Capers, Hanger Steak with Shallots, and splendid Pommes Frites reveal the influences of his French roots.
But tradition also includes respect for seasonal ingredients. In the next section, La Saison, Daniel accompanies us through the market. We select peas and sugar snaps that are ready to tumble into the pot for the Chilled Spring Pea Soup. Fresh corn becomes the surprise ingredient in Lobster with Sweet Corn Polenta. Complete the celebration of the seasons with Ruby Grapefruit with Pomegranate Sabayon or a milk chocolate-cherry tart like no other.
In the third section, Le Voyage, "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" takes us on an exploration of many of the world's cuisines with dishes as varied as Italian-style Veal Gremolata, Spanish Gazpacho with Anchovy Toast, or a fast and easy Asian salad of crab, cucumber, and mango. Imagine yourself under the warm Middle Eastern sun as you taste Daniel's Coffee-Cardamom Pots de Creme.
In the last section, Le Potager, Daniel offers an extraordinary selection of vegetarian dishes, from easy starters like Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad to main courses such as Lemon-Lime Risotto with Asparagus or bone-warming Root Vegetable Cassoulet, and, of course, sublime desserts to cap any meal.
"Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" opens wide the door of his kitchen and invites you in with 150 recipes that will unfailingly stimulate your passion for flavor while offering a healthy, easy, and modern approach to good eating. He also provides a collection of basic recipes that are used at Cafe Boulud; a glossary of terms, techniques, and ingredients; and a short batterie de cuisine, a guide to pots, pans, and a few gadgets. He even provides a list of trusted suppliers so you can find the same ingredients he uses at Cafe Boulud. Thirty-two pages of color photographs of finished dishes prepared personally by Daniel will allow you to see, and almost smell and taste, what you are cooking. Watch as this book becomes the extension of your own hands. Whether making a salad for one or a dinner for eight, let "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" be your reliable guide to great food.
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A Delicious Read on how to Create Superb Dishes, Easily!,
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This review is from: The Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (Hardcover)
What a delicious read! Those of us lucky enough to have dined at Daniel Boulud's "Café Boulud" (and "Restaurant Daniel") in New York City, know there are no better restaurants in the world. What is surprizing is that Daniel and co-writer Dorie Greenspan provide over 300 pages of scrumptious recipes we amateurs can make in our own kitchens. In the words of Martha Stewart (who writes the Foreword), "This very full and very wonderful and personal compilation (of Daniel's recipes) enables us to easily create dishes that are very like his own. I am off to my kitchen now to make..."
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4.7 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
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A must have cookbook,
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This review is from: The Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (Hardcover)
This is by far the best cookbook of the year (French Laundry 2nd IMHO). Not only are the recipes within the grasp of the average home cook, but they taste great as well. I've eaten at Daniel and Cafe Boulud and and more than a few of the dishes I've enjoyed at the restaurants are in this book. I've cooked over a dozen dishes and haven't had a disappointment yet. Most, if not all ingredients are easily accessible and no exotic kitchen tools or highly advanced cooking techniques are neccessary for 90% of the recipes. If you love to cook and eat, this book is a must have.
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
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A delicious book,
By Lissy Friedman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (Hardcover)
I am really enjoying reading this book. The informative passages preceeding each recipe give some insight into the origin of the recipe and alternative ways to prepare and serve. I usually put post-it notes on each page that holds a recipe I want to prepare, but this book is just packed with goodies so I won't bother with the post-its. I particularly liked the traditional French recipes. Also, I feel that the methods used are relatively simple and easy for the average cook to execute, which is a tribute not only to the quality of Boulud's ability as a chef but also as an author. A lot of chefs' cookbooks get knocked (and mostly justifiably so) for being too complicated or esoteric for the layperson to relate to and use, but this chef's cookbook is the delicious exception to the rule. I thoroughly recommend this book.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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I got a standing ovation because of this book!,
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This review is from: The Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (Hardcover)
Three of my seven courses at my latest dinner party were from this book and all three were astounding! The Pancetta-wrapped Tuna with Ramp Puree was perfect in bite-sized pieces for hors d'oeuvres. The Braised Short Ribs were so meltingly tender that no knives were necessary. And the Celery Duo that accompanied them was so simple to make and the surprise hit of the evening. For dessert, the Chocolate Mousse Trio was the best I've ever had. After the first bite, everyone just stood and clapped and toasted to me! This book is loaded with great photos and the directions are very clear for the home cook. It is now one of my top three cookbooks ever.
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