Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice
of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with
cheese; gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset by a brittle
burnt-sugar topping. Whether shared in a cozy French bistro or in your
own home, the romance and enduring appeal of French country cooking is
irrefutable. Here is the book that helps you bring that spirit, those
evocative dishes, into your own home.
What Ina Garten is known for--on her Food Network show and in her three
previous bestselling books--is adding a special twist to familiar
dishes, while also streamlining the recipes so you spend less time in
the kitchen but still emerge with perfection. And that's exactly what
she offers in Barefoot in Paris. Ina's kir royale includes the unique
addition of raspberry liqueur--a refreshing alternative to the
traditional crème de cassis. Her vichyssoise is brightened with the
addition of zucchini, and her chocolate mousse is deeply flavored with
the essence of orange. All of these dishes are true to their Parisian
roots, but all offer something special--and are thoroughly delicious,
completely accessible, and the perfect fare for friends and family.
Barefoot in Paris is suffused with Ina's love of the city, of the
bustling outdoor markets and alluring little shops, of the bakeries and
fromageries and charcuteries--of the wonderful celebration of food that
you find on every street corner, in every neighborhood. So take a trip
to Paris with the perfect guide--the Barefoot Contessa herself--in her
most personal book yet.
