Piret's: The George And Piret Munger Cookbook

the George and Piret Munger cookbook

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"Here is a book that celebrates all that's best in the world of food -- as seen from Piret's, a bistro/carry-out shop and cooking school, with several Southern California locations. George and Piret Munger include nearly three hundred recipes for dishes served at Piret's, offered for carry-out, and taught at their Perfect Pan School of Cooking. With French country cooking as a base, the Mungers follow up-to-the-minute American and ethnic trends. Gourmet pizzas à la Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck and international dishes capped by a Brazilian Feijoada complement classic preparations for stews, pâtés, salads, and desserts. Many dishes can be prepared in advance and are perfect for the entertaining and everyday cooking needs of the two-career family. Basics such as stocks, sauces, pastries, and pasta-making are covered with the thoroughness of a cooking class. Linking the impeccably complete recipes are anecdotes about the people and events that have shaped the Mungers' business, including celebrated guest teachers such as Jacques Pépin, Paula Wolfert, Diana Kennedy, Giuliano Bugialli, Maurice Moore-Betty, Madeleine Kamman, and several chefs from France. Tips for foolproof preparation and easy entertaining are highlighted throughout the book and make 'Piret's' a must for armchair reading and culinary inspiration."--