French Lessons Recipes and techniques for a new generation of cooks

by North, Justin

• ISBN13: 9781742704845
• ISBN10: 1742704840
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-03-26
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Summary

French Lessons is a beautifully-illustrated guide to mastering French cooking from a talented and innovated chef. Drawing on his training and experience in the kitchens of French restaurants in Europe and Australia, Justin North demystifies French cooking, explaining each technique in clear language as he guides home cooks through more than 300 delicious French dishes. The book gives readers 23 individual lessons, each based on a particular course or technique. Chapters include basic Stocks and Soups, Sauces and Pastries, and also Steaming, Poaching, Braising, Grilling and Frying. Sweeter courses are Sorbets and Ice Creams, Fruit and Chocolate. With more than 300 simple and straightforward recipes, French Lessons is a must-have for every counter top.

Author Biography

Justin North began his career in his native New Zealand before traveling to England where he worked with renowned chef Raymond Blanc. After three successful years honing his skills abroad, he returned to Australia where he cooked with Liam Tomlin at the much-missed Sydney restaurant Banc. In 2001, North opened his own restaurant, Bécasse, and it was met with instant critical and public acclaim. North is also the author of Bécasse (Hardie Grant Books, 2010).