World food. Paris / James Oseland.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"This book embodies the culinary soul of Paris. It describes the incredible diversity of France's capital's food scene and markets and provides quintessential French recipes, as well as stories from passionate home cooks and bistros alike. Accompanied by superb photos of the city, dishes, and ingredients, from cheeses to wines to bread, World Food- Paris is useful and fun to read and cook from."-Jacques Pepin

A definitive user's guide that unlocks the secrets to real Parisian cooking, while the beautiful photography tells the tale of the world's most dazzling food city.

Seasoned cooks and beginners alike will be inspired by this authoritative and delightful book, a new classic for everyone who loves Paris. With more than fifty accessible recipes and contributions from the city's leading home cooks and chefs, World Food- Paris -part of the World Foodseries from award-winning author and food expert James Oseland-intimately captures the Parisian way with food as never before.

Included are recipes for time-honored dishes such as Burgundy-style beef braised in red wine and bacon, as well as new ones like roast pork seasoned with preserved lemon and ginger. Readers will also find fundamentals such as how to grill a bistro-style steak to perfection along with tips for recreating a classic Parisian apero , or appetizer party, complete with wine, cheese, and small plates. There are also desserts such as cr me br leeand Grand Marnier souffle, a dish as luscious as it is makeable.

Paris has long been synonymous with the best
 in dining. But until now no single book has explained why it continues to matter so much to cooks and food lovers. With more than one hundred fifty photographs, information about ingredients and history, and a comprehensive glossary, World Food- Paris captures a vital modern city where cooks from all walks of life are continuing a glorious culinary tradition.