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Simple French Cookery [Paperback]

Raymond Blanc (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 14 July 2005 | ISBN-10: 0563522852 | ISBN-13: 978-0563522850

In Foolproof French Cookery, and its paperback edition, Simple French Cookery, Raymond Blanc demystifies French cuisine and demonstrates how enjoyable the simple, creative act of cookery can be.

He describes the basic techniques needed to create traditional French food and demonstrates 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known French dishes. With step-by-step instructions and colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish, all 40 recipes are quick and easy to prepare and use readily available ingredients.

All Raymond's recipes are simple, rustic and completely delicious, and whether you choose quick and easy Oeufs en Cocotte or Moules Marinières, for a more elaborate meal, his foolproof instructions guarantee excellent results every time.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books (14 July 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0563522852
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563522850
  • Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 1.1 x 27 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Simple recipes for classic French dishes by Raymond Blanc

About the Author

Raymond Blanc is the Michelin-starred owner of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and author of many acclaimed books including the seminal cookbook, Foolproof French Cookery. He has presented two series of Kitchen Secrets and three series of The Restaurant. Raymond was awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of his services to the British food industry.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very attractive cookery! Exactly how they should be! 31 Aug 2006
By P. Russell
Format:Paperback
Ive just started cooking as a hobby and with books like these, a passion is quickly growing. Its so rewarding to produce recipes that are so delicious and not incredibly confusing to make and with the choice in this book you're bound to have some fun in the kitchen. I especially enjoyed the pan fried salmon fillet with sorrel sauce. The combination of all the flavours really works! But the reason this book isnt five stars is that there a few glaring errors which must be caused by the fact that Raymond is a professional. When making the floating islands maman blanc he seems to unaware that for amatuers like myself, it's not clear when the meringue would be properly poached as the consequences led to it tasting of eggs. Not something you want in a dessert! And when it came to making the syrup he said to rapidly take the saucepan out of the heat and into cold water...this takes away the one thing that keeps the syrup from doing just what happened...it became rock hard and impossible to use. Professionals maybe able to use it before it goes hard but i couldnt! Also, when i made the salmon dish i didnt exactly make it with sorrel, i used parsely which worked fine but if i had known when sorrel is in season i wouldnt have bothered wasting time trying to find it! The same goes for the chicory in the first recipe in the book. It led me to believe that the title of this book isnt quite accurate. Locating some of the ingredients is too much hard work i.e. no fun and NOT simple and understanding some of his directions leads to impossible (yet hilarious i have to admit, but still, not how it should be)confusion. Once again, not simple! Overall though the book is brilliantly laid out with colourful photographs, estimated preparation and cooking times and just a simply attractive design! In summary id say this book is a classic and instructive book that is enjoyable to use...just not a perfect one.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very special book.......... 10 Feb 2008
By Panspeople
Format:Paperback
I chose this book as a birthday present, my father said "good luck" as he had used Raymond Blanc books previously, finding them over complicated.

The pancakes with spinach, mushrooms & gruyere were wonderful, I served them with roasted cherry tomatoes, on the vine, and rocket salad, and they were well worth the effort.
The chicken breast with courgette ribbons takes a bit of effort the night before but on the day it is simple and very tasty.

I did not find the recipes over complicated, they do require some effort but to produce exceptional food (like in this book) when don't you need to put in the effort.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars so that's how it's done! 19 Nov 2006
By Ian Henry
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Raymond Blanc is one of the most respected and accomplished chefs in England.I can still remember vividly the fantastic experience of eating at his "Manoir aux Quat Saisons." This book makes it possible to create spectacular and delicious meals. M Blanc shares some of his philosophy of cooking in a logical and passionate way. I have managed to achieve some very tasty results simply by following his straightforward recipies. If you like this book then I would recommend his "cooking for friends."
Also to be recomended is Ken Hom's simple Thai cooking; It works!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent French Cooking
This well presented cookery book was a 'Birthday Gift' to a keen cook and was gratefully received by the recipient!
Published 1 month ago by Jenny Lawson
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic recipes presented clearly
I am a great fan of Raymond Blanc whose enthusiasm for traditional French recipes is truly inspiring. Read more
Published 10 months ago by hiljean
4.0 out of 5 stars Simply divine!
Very happy with this text, it has all the essential French/Raymond Blanc recipes, In a easy to read and follow format.
Definitely worth the price. :-)
Published 19 months ago by Kari.T
5.0 out of 5 stars Like the title says, Simple French Cookery
I bought this for my Dad for Christmas as he loves to cook and has been a fan of Raymond Blanc's cooking for many years. Read more
Published 21 months ago by StarLady82
4.0 out of 5 stars Clear guidance
"Simple" in the title refers to the finished dish, not the ease of preparing it. I bought it for myself and I am an inexperienced cook. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Cookery Advice
A truly great chef and some wonderful recipes. Easy to follow and good photos.

His much bigger, new hardback book has many of these recipes too. Read more
Published on 19 May 2011 by Miss S. O'Brien
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple French Cookery? Simple indeed.
I've been trying to cook French style for years, unsuccessfully. I saw Raymond Blanc's tv series and it seemed so easy I bought the book. Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by R. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars As simple as the title says...
Raymond Blanc manages to share his visual enthusiaim in the written word.
Simple & easy to use, this is a valuable addition to my cook book collection.
Published on 8 April 2011 by Helen Bayliss-Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Raymond Blanc's 'Simple French Cookery' is brilliant - especially the Tarte au Citron. Easy to follow recipes. I use this book regularly and also add my own touches occasionally.
Published on 9 Feb 2011 by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic French cooking
Although there are only around 40 recipes in this book, they represent an excellent collection of classic French recipes covering everything from French onion soup, moules... Read more
Published on 10 May 2010 by Marand
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