France Mediterranean Cuisine Author:Elodie Bonnet (Editor), Nathalie Talhouas (Editor) French cuisine consists of cooking traditions and practices from France, famous for the rich tastes and subtle nuances with a long and rich history. Cheese and wine are a major part of the French cuisine. The ingredients of the time vary greatly according to the season. Hot and cold appetizers, soups, creative main dishes with ... more »fish and meat, and ingenious desserts to crown any meal. A meal often consists of three courses, hors d'œuvre or entrée (introductory course, sometimes soup), plat principal (main course), fromage (cheese course) and/or dessert, sometimes with a salad offered before the cheese or dessert. Enjoy France: Mediterranean Cuisine. Original French title: Délices du Sud de la France.
In the Mediterranean Cuisine series, master chefs from eight countries divulge their best recipes. Discover the sheer pleasure of the freshness and variety of Mediterranean cuisine. How to cook a feast fit for a French king? With the Mediterranean Cuisine series, it's no problem! In each book, eleven renowned master chefs demonstrate the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail, so that even cooks with little experience can be assured of success. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation. « less