Where the River Narrows: Classic French & Nostalgic Québécois Recipes From St. Lawrence Restaurant

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From the acclaimed and multi award-winning chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence restaurant comes a stunning, lyrical cookbook with over 125 recipes that celebrate the classic dishes of Québec and France.WHERE THE RIVER NARROWS is a loving homage to Chef Jean-Christophe (J-C) Poirier&’s home province, Québec—the phrase is a direct translation of the Algonquin word &“kebec,&” describing the area around Québec City where the St. Lawrence River is hemmed in by towering cliffs. Québec is where J-C&’s love for the nostalgic beauty of French cooking began. In his debut cookbook, he shares recipes from both cultures, Québécois and French, and the intersections between them—whether from the menu of his Michelin-starred Vancouver restaurant, St. Lawrence, or his kitchen at home.With over 125 beautifully photographed recipes, J-C provides a full look at French and Québécois cooking with classic dishes like Tourtière, Pot-au-Feu, Tarte au Sucre, and Tarte Tatin, along with bistro favourites like Steak with Peppercorn Cream Sauce and Chocolate Mousse that your friends and family are sure to love. For those who are devoted fans of St. Lawrence, where J-C showcases time-honoured traditions in a transportive dining experience, readers will find his signature dishes, like the famous Pâté en Croûte, Coquilles St-Jacques à la Parisienne, and Tarte au Citron Flambée au Pastis. Readers seeking reliable recipes for the basics and mother sauces of French cuisine can earmark the Chef &’s Essentials chapter as their go-to resource. And to finish it off, a Menus section with suggestions for pairing dishes, selecting wine, and other tips and tricks, will help you pull off the feast of your dreams. Interspersed throughout are essays where J-C shares the full breadth of his culinary experience, his life as a chef and restaurateur, and how he cooks for his family at the end of a long day. With his magnetic yet dry sense of humour, you&’ll hear J-C&’s voice as you recreate his most beloved dishes. Whether you&’re an adventurous home cook or an armchair traveller, this enchanting book is just as much a pleasure to read as it is to cook from.
Copyright:
2022

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780525611196
Related ISBNs:
9780525611189
Publisher:
Appetite by Random House
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Copyrighted By:
Jean-Christophe Poirier
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Derek Dammann
With:
Joie Alvaro Kent

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