From award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the definitive cookbook on
rustic French cooking from Alsace
Gabriel Kreuther is the cookbook fans of the James Beard Award-winning
chef have long been waiting for. From one of the most respected chefs in
the United States, this cookbook showcases the recipes inspired by
Kreuther's French-Swiss-German training and refined global style, one
that embraces the spirits of both Alsace, his homeland, and of New York
City, his adopted home. Sharing his restaurant creations and
interpretations of traditional Alsatian dishes, Kreuther will teach the
proper techniques for making every dish, whether simple or complex, a
success. Recipes include everything from the chef's take on classic
Alsatian food like the delicious Flammekueche(or Tarte Flambée) and
hearty Baeckeoffe (a type of casserole stew) to modern dishes like the
flavorful Roasted Button Mushroom Soup served with Toasted Chorizo
Raviolis and the decadent Salmon Roe Beggar's Purse garnished with Gold
Leaf.
Featuring personal stories from the chef's childhood in France and
career in New York as well as stunning photography, Gabriel Kreuther
is the definitive resource for Alsatian cooking worthy of fine dining.