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French Flambé Cooking At Home
Hardcover
Crafts GeneralCookbooks GeneralGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781967616794
Publisher: David and Kathy Jordan
Published: Sep 30 2025
Pages: 214
Weight: 2.10
Height: 0.69 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
French Flambé Cooking at Home is a vibrant and engaging guide to the art of flambé, blending traditional French techniques with the excitement and drama of tableside presentation. With step-by-step instructions, stunning visuals, and insider tips, this cookbook empowers home cooks to recreate the flavor, flair, and irresistible sizzle of classic flambé dishes in their own kitchens. The recipes offer a window into French culinary tradition while reflecting the authors' personal experiences and inspirations, making the book both a practical resource and an intimate journey into the world of flambé cooking.
Honoring the legacy of Chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, the authors highlight the importance of presentation in French tableside service and celebrate flambéing as an art form that merges technique with theatricality. The book begins with essential guidance on setting the stage for flambéing, including recommended equipment-from the rechaud and stainless-steel skillets to long matches and wand lighters-and expert advice on selecting quality spirits and igniting them safely. The structure unfolds like a stage production, beginning with Acknowledgments and a Foreword that introduces Chef David's culinary background, followed by an Introduction to the history and craft of flambé. Recipes are organized into three acts: Act I: Starters, featuring dishes like Cranberries and Sizzling Brie and Steak Tartare; Act II: Entrées, showcasing classics such as Steak Au Poivre and Crab Legs Voltaire; and Act III: Desserts, presenting indulgent favorites like Crêpes Suzette and Cherries Jubilee. An Encore section offers after-dinner delights such as Café Diabolique, while the Supporting Cast provides additional recipes that complement and complete the flambé experience.
Your kitchen is the stage...lights, spirits, flame...Showtime!
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