French Cooking Academy: 100 Essential Recipes for the Home Cook

Discover the best culinary delights of France with 100 showstopping recipes, from the creators of the French Cooking Academy YouTube channel. Acclaimed French chef Stephane Nguyen takes you on a tour of the best France has to offer, prepared in the simplest way possible. Filled with all the sweet and savory classics you’ve always wanted to make, as well as some lesser-known regional delicacies, this book will be your guide to mastering classic French cuisine. Through helpful tips on efficient mise en place and tried-and-true culinary techniques aimed at budding home cooks, Stephane shows you that delicious food can be accessible to all and that French cooking doesn’t have to be difficult. The recipes are presented in an authentic bistro-style menu, with dishes ranging from small bites and appetizers all the way to delectable mains―and let us not forget the legendary French desserts. Ideal for gatherings and even weeknight meals, feature recipes include:- Classic Béchamel- Baked Eggs with Tomato, Capers and Croutons- Farmhouse Lentil Salad- Niçoise Salad- Bistro Steak and Fries with Herb Butter- Seared Chicken Breasts in Creamy Mushroom Sauce- Marinière Mussels with Pommes Frites- Lyonnaise Sautéed Green Beans- Old-Fashioned Macarons- Classic Flambéed CrêpesFrench cooking will be a breeze with this mouthwatering variety of recipes that are guaranteed to elevate every culinary experience. Read more