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French Vegetarian Cooking
by Paola Gavin
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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: M. Evans and Company, Inc. October 25, 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0871318377
ISBN-13: 978-0871318374
Product Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
From Booklist
Although French cuisine is not ordinarily thought to be synonymous with vegetarian meals, Gavin directs her attentive and practical eye to meatless dishes that can be found in regions throughout the country. Rather than emphasize the elegant fare of France's restaurants--and all the fuss associated with haute cuisine--Gavin opts to pass along recipes cooked in family kitchens. Customary chapter divisions encompass appetizers and salads, entre{‚}es and egg dishes, soups, vegetables, and desserts. In a nutshell, Gavin is inclined toward tarts or pies, not souffle{‚}s, and puddings, not puff pastries. For curious cooks, Gavin discusses the various provinces and lists their specialities, including many not featured here. Alice Joyce
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Midwest Book Review
Vegetarian dining is not new to French folk, as Gavin proves in a culinary exploration of dishes from across the country. Local and regional specialties, the influences of nearby countries, and a satisfying range of mostly main dishes makes for a cookbook which will delight many cooks; especially vegetarians with a prior affection for French cuisine.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reader Reviews
As a vegetarian for almost 30 years, this was the cookbook I had always been waiting for. For inexplicable reasons, France appears to be anti-vegetarian. Though the food seems so easily adaptable to vegetarians, instead of leaving the meat out of the amazing and wonderful dishes, usually the top French restaurants in the US and restaurants in France would serve a vegetarian nothing but a plate of grilled vegetables, albiet exquisitely arranged. (Though I noticed that as side dishes or additional courses, meat eaters would often get some delectable vegetarian dishes.) Finally, there is a great cookbook that tells you how to make these dishes and how to make them vegetarian. What's even more amazing is how easy these recipes are. So many books will include in their titles words such as "quick", "in less than 30 minutes", "five ingredients only" but the recipes are really not that simple, easy or quick. But this book actually is simple and easy, though it doesn't bill itself as such. (Soups are so delicious and easy that it can be part of everyday meals with very little fuss or preparation.) I've made most of the recipes and everyone was absolutely delicious. The ingredients are simple and easily substitutable. Most importantly, as you use the book a little, you develop an understanding for how the different types of dishes are made and become independent of the book - so you can create your own quiches, crepes, flans, tians, and gratins. The French really are amazing cooks and they do it with simple but good ingredients and this book makes that possible for vegetarians. The recipes are great for non-vegetarians as well. My carnivirous father-in-law was unbelievably impressed.
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