Vintage 1975 Chef Paul's La Petite France Paul Elbling HC DJ French Cookbook

by Paul Elbling

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Vintage 1975 Chef Paul's La Petite France Paul Elbling HC DJ French Cookbook Brand/Publisher: Paul Elbling hardcover cookbook titled Chef Paul's La Petite France, written and published by French chef Paul Elbling and issued in the United States. Title and focus: Chef Paul's La Petite France presents recipes from the chef's restaurant and home kitchen, emphasizing classic and contemporary French gourmet cooking adapted for the dedicated home cook. Format and design: Substantial English-language hardback volume with a black photographic dust jacket showing a sauté pan, tomatoes, and shallots. Interior pages are laid out in two-column recipe format with elegant script headings, step-by-step instructions, and decorative typography. The book is illustrated throughout with full-page color photographs of finished dishes and black-and-white line drawings and landscapes. Structure and contents: The collection features a range of courses including soups, fish, meat, vegetable, tart, and dessert preparations, along with foundational sauces and stocks. Sample recipes visible in the book include "La Tarte au Fromage blanc Marie-Louise," "La Bouillabaisse," "Filet Mignon Grand-Duc," "Potage Latourneur," and "Tarte à l'Oignon," each accompanied by precise ingredient lists and narrative method. Many recipes also provide suggested wine pairings to complement the flavors of the dishes. Contributors and production: Design by Jim Heck and Sylvan Jacobson, illustration by Sylvan Jacobson, and foo

• Publisher: Paul Elbling
• Year: 1975
• Condition: Good

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