The Bottom Line
Although it would be possible, this isn't the book you'll turn to for everyday cooking. This is a book filled with recipes to dazzle and provoke conversation among your guests.
Pros
- This is a very creative cookbook.
- The accompanying photographs are spectacular.
- Instructions are easy to follow.
Cons
- It's expensive for the number of recipes. You'll need to look at it more as an art book.
Description
- 50 recipes from renowned Parisian baker Eric Kayser.
- Each recipe aims to incorporate the new "superfood" ingredients.
- Surprisingly easy instructions for French recipes.
Guide Review - Eric Kayser's New French Recipes
When I first received "Eric Kayser's New French Recipes" I was a bit intimidated by the bold combinations and even bolder photographs. At first glance I thought this was food only for the extreme gourmet. But on second review I realized that there's nothing scary about this book at all. The recipes are very manageable, even on a weeknight schedule. And the ingredients, while blended in unusual combinations, are mostly familiar. You'll find both sweet and savory dishes to tickle your guests fancy, ranging from finger food, to starters, entrees to sides and dessert.
The best way to explain the initial surprise you'll feel when you crack it open is to name a few of the recipes: Oregano Flavored Fig and Cherry Tomato Salad; Open-Faced Smoked Cheese and basil-Avocado Sandwiches; Pine Nut and Pine Honey Loaf; Mussels in Wheat Beer with Lime. As you can see, these recipes use healthy ingredients in fresh and exciting ways.
If you're looking to go beyond the mundane and explore the possibilities of healthy French cuisine, you'll want to give this book a look. Even if you don't end up cooking many of the recipes, you'll just eat up the tasty photos that accompany all of the recipes.
