240 Pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date: September 1, 2004
Never could I imagine Jacques Pepin and fast food to be linked in the sentence let alone a book title. I had to buy this book to see what it was all about. I had to explain the concept several times to my husband because he had the same reaction as me. The two do not go together. The book lists the chapters according to the meal or course it would be served. Following are menus that were also aired on public television. From these menus, you get a glimpse into the types of recipes found in the book.
I think my favorite recipes in the book are:
Cannellini and chorizo soup
Cold black bean soup
Pressure-cooker lamb with white bean stew
Beef short ribs, mushroom and potato stew
Vanilla praline dessert
Pear brown Betty
Crepes with banana-rum filling
Champagne over “rocks”
These dishes are so simple for a dinner at home or elegant for a dinner party. The recipes are written for four servings, but Jacques states you can double the recipe for more servings. Most of the ingredients needed are readily available at the grocery store or Asian market. If you enjoy Jacques’ recipes, this is another book to add to your collection.
