French Country Cooking - first published in 1951 - is filled with Elizabeth David''s authentic recipes drawn from across the regions of France.

''Her books are stunningly well written ... full of history and anecdote'' Observer

Showing how each area has a particular and unique flavour for its foods, derived as they are from local ingredients, Elizabeth David explores the astonishing diversity of French cuisine

Her recipes range from the primitive pheasant soup of the Basque country to the refined Burgundian dish of hare with cream sauce and chestnut puree. French Country Cooking is Elizabeth David''s rich and enticing cookbook that will delight and inspire cooks everywhere.


Elizabeth David (1913-1992) is the woman who changed the face of British cookingHaving travelled widely during the Second World War, she introduced post-war Britain to the sun-drenched delights of the Mediterranean and her recipes brought new flavours and aromas into kitchens across Britain. After her classic first book Mediterranean Food followed more bestsellers, including French Country Cooking, Summer Cooking, French Provincial Cooking, Italian Food, Elizabeth David''s Christmas and At Elizabeth David''s Table.

Format Häftad Omfång 208 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Penguin Books Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2001-04-26 ISBN 9780140299779