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28 reviews
Patricia Wells

Workman Publishing Company, 1989

can't be beat
This is a cookbook as a cookbook should be. The recipes are direct, succinct and just what one needs to prepare the dish without elaborate fuss. And most of the dishes are great. If I had to settle for one cookbook only, this would be it.

Paley's Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest

1 review
Vitaly Paley, Kimberly Paley, ...

Ten Speed Press, 2008

Absolutely Wonderful!
This is a gorgeous book with wonderful recipes. Definitely a cookbook or table book worth adding to my collection!

The Baby Bistro Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious Cuisine for Babies, Toddlers, and You

31 reviews
Joohee Muromcew

Rodale Books, 2003

Good meals for my 13 month old
This book has good recipes for my 13 month old. I've mainly cooked the main dishes - beans and rice, chicken nuggets, Korean BBQ, cheesy chicken and brocolli. He likes them all. I haven't tried the breads yet, but those seem like good recipes with lower sugar than usual. Make sure you buy enough little containers to hold the leftovers for the freezer though I was thinking of trying ziploc ...

The Authentic Bistros of Paris

7 reviews
Francois Thomazeau

Little Bookroom, 2005

Bistro your way through Paris!
This is a GREAT book for the money. Lots of full color pictures so you really get a feel for each place, organized by arrondissement so you can find a bistro no matter what neighborhood you happen to be in, good write-ups, and small enough to take in your purse. And apart from the prices, the information about the places will probably be pretty timeless.

Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro Cooking

5 reviews
Laurent Tourondel, Michele Scicolone

Wiley, 2007

French Bistro Cooking with an American Twist
If you pick up this book, be prepared to deal with uncontrollable drooling as your browse through the pages. Beautiful pictures of Seared Kobe steaks, giant cheese popovers, peanut butter-chocolate parfait and many more are a feast for the eye. Laurent Tourondel is a master at what he does and the recipes reflect it well. He takes classic French Bistro cooking but adapts it for the American ...

Bistro: The Best of Casual French Cooking (The Casual Cuisines of the World)

5 reviews
Gerald Hirigoyen

Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1995

Excellent recipes with enticing illustrations
After making most of the recipes in this book, we've decided it's one of the best we own. Everything we have made from this book has been exceptionally tasty and original, and many are relatively easy. We use it a lot during the week when our time for cooking is very limited. Don't let it's slim size and pretty pictures deter you -the illustrations are helpful and enticing, and the ...

Bistro Cooking at Home

14 reviews
Gordon Hamersley, Joanne McAllister Smart

Broadway, 2003

Fabulous Cookbook
Great cookbook. Really tasty recipes that appeal to modern tastes. So far no recipe takes more than about 45 minutes.

Bistros and Brasseries: Recipes and Reflections on Classic Cafe Cooking (The Culinary Institute of America ...

3 reviews
John W. Fischer, Lou Jones

Lebhar-Friedman Books, 2008

A must for any serious lover of food, French or otherwise!
The Culinary Institute of America (or "The CIA") is a prestigious, not-for-profit, culinary college founded in 1946 in New Haven, CT. This book is a part of their Dining Series and was written by two CIA professors, John W. Fischer and Lou Jones, both of whom possess the passion and knowledge necessary to take on a subject as broad and as endearing as this, the quintessential French institutions ...

The Blue Bistro

20 reviews
Elin Hilderbrand

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006

Wonderful!
I devoured this book in a weekend. Hilderbrand creates characters you truly care about. I couldn't wait to pick the book back up to see what would happen next. Very enjoyable.

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking

73 reviews
Anthony Bourdain

Bloomsbury USA, 2004

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook
Great cookbook. The receipes are easy to read. I've tried cooking some of the dishes and they were a hit with a dinner party I had.

Paris Bistro Cooking

3 reviews
Linda Dannenberg

Gramercy, 2006

A must-have for lovers of French cookery!
Neighborhood bistros of Paris have a charm and ambience all their own. Linda Dannenberg captures their flavor in her picturesque book Paris Bistro Cooking. Photographer, Guy Bouchet, captures their appeal with his delightful photographs, which whisks you into the amicable atmosphere of savory meals and congenial company. Coquille Saint-Jacques, Sole Grenobloise, Cassoulet Toulousain, Gratin ...

The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris: Everyday Recipes from the Real Paris

1 review
Daniel Young

William Morrow Cookbooks, 2006

Incredible for Francophiles and foodies
I picked this book up expecting the recipes to be a bit out of my humble culinary grasp, and to mostly get a feel for everyday French foods and how the flavors and textures interact. I love to read books like Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence and to enjoy new experiences and places through writing. This book surpassed my expectations. The recipes are simple, yet are not things I would have ever ...

The Vegetarian Bistro: 250 Authentic French Regional Recipes

5 reviews
Marlena Spieler

Chronicle Books, 1997

Great French Fare
This cookbook offers a great selection of dishes that taste like authentic French fare. The author provides short vignettes with each recipe, sort of travelogue pieces that set the stage for the dish. There are charming illustrations peppered throughout the book. The writing is straight-forward and the author's zest is apparent. She is more liberal with the fats than I would be, but this is ...

Gourmet Bistros and Restaurants of Paris

1 review
Pierre Rival

Flammarion, 2006

Beautiful Book...
If you have dined at any of the restaurants listed in this book, you'll want it (Le Grand Véfour, Jules Verne, Taillevant...) The photography is stunning, and it is an historical view of the greatest restaurants in the world. There is something magical about looking at the pages and saying "Wow! I sat right there... and enjoyed one of the most memorable meals of my life!" If you have never ...

The Historic Restaurants of Paris: A Guide to Century-Old Cafes, Bistros, and Gourmet Food Shops

5 reviews
Ellen Williams

Little Bookroom, 2001

A must-have when you visit Paris
My recent trip to Paris wouldn't have been half as much fun without this beautiful guide. It took me to restaurants and shops I never would have found on my own. I can't wait to go back -- with this book, of course.

My French Vue: Bistro Cooking at Home
Shannon Bennett

Simon & Schuster Australia, 2008

My French Vue brings great food to your table -- easily. Shannon Bennett is passionate about food cooked at home and served at the family table. He believes a simple, shared meal amongst family and friends is at the heart of close relationships. My French Vue presents French cuisine that's easy to cook but doesn't compromise on flavour. The techniques are familiar, the ingredients can be found in local stores, and the instructions are simple ...

The History and Stories of the Best Bars of New York

10 reviews
Jef Klein

Turner Pub Co, 2006

A Stroll Down Memeory Lane!
Mr. Klein has done a remarkable job of bringing to life some of the most well known bars and restaurants of New York to life in this photographic collection. Revisit the glory days of historic New York with this title. Each bar or restaurant has its own individual chapter, detailing the history of the location through pictures and antidotes. This form allows a more intimate introduction for ...

Bistro (Menus and Music) (Sharon O'Connor's Menus and Music)

2 reviews
Sharon O'Connor, Sarah Creider

Menus & Music Productions, 1999

Sucess in the kitchen!
I have had great sucess with many of the recipes here. The recipes are easy to follow, the photos of the finished dish are inspiring,and the result is very tasty! There is just a step or two in these recipes that really elevate these dishes. The best Coq a vin and cauliflower gratin I have ever tasted! I look forward to trying the desserts next.The accompanying CD was a fun surprise...It is ...

Zov: Recipes and Memories from the Heart

2 reviews
Zov Karamardian

Zov's Publishing, 2005

www.valderbeebeshow.com
This month for the Valder Beebe Show (www.valderbeebeshow.com) segment, For Your Reading Pleasure, I interviewed Zov Karamardian, chef and owner of Zov's Bistro in Tustin (Orange County), California. Her new book that took five years to produce is called "Zov!" As a recipe contributor to such publications as Bon Appetit, Food and Wine and the Los Angeles Times, she also enjoys the accolades of ...

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