The Great Book of French Bourgeois and Popular Cuisine (French Edition) by Jean-François Piège

French bourgeois cuisine – Bourgeois and popular recipes of Jean-François Piège is a monumental work dedicated to the French culinary heritage. With nearly 1,000 recipes, this work positions itself as a true gastronomic reference, combining tradition, transmission, and expertise.

In this Great Book of French Cuisine, discover the essential preparations that form the basis of gastronomy:

• Vinaigrette

• White butter

• Mayonnaise

But also refined and iconic dishes such as:

• Sole meunière

• Rabbit terrine in jelly

• Champvallon lamb chops

The book is not limited to famous recipes: it also brings to light sometimes forgotten dishes, witnesses of culinary history.

• Wild salmon steak with cabbage

• Veal Grenadin à la Zingara

• Ambassador

Through these pages, Jean-François Piège pursues its ambition: transmit French culinary art and perpetuate the idea that good cooking is above all a shared pleasure. As reminded by August Escoffier, "The good cuisine is the foundation of true happiness."

Rich in 1,088 pages, this impressive book establishes itself as a Gastronomic bible. It combines technical rigor and accessibility, allowing everyone—whether an amateur or an experienced cook—to rediscover the treasures of the traditional French cuisine.

An essential work for:

• Enthusiasts of Bourgeois and popular cuisine

• Lovers of the French culinary heritage

• Those who wish to enrich their culinary library with a reference book

Article features

• Title : French bourgeois cuisine – Bourgeois and popular recipes

• Author Jean-François Piège

• Editor : Hachette Pratique

• Collection : Kitchen

• Publication date : December 9, 2020

• Format : Connected

• Number of pages : 1,088

• Dimensions : 25.8 x 19.8 x 7 cm

• Weight : 3,706 g

• Language : French

• EAN13 : 9782019453664

• ISBN : 978-2-01-945366-4