The French Chef Cookbook

I can remember watching Julia Child on TV as a kid and can still hear that voice, it’s such a pleasure to have this book. The references to the original TV program, photos, and text make this a very interesting book. The information on how to prepare these recipes and the recipes themselves are very clear and easy to follow. This is an excellent book, I am proud to add this to my collection and am going to enjoy making these recipes.

Love this book, has all Julias classic recipes without spending the big bucks for some of her vintage cookbooks. Great purchase.

Like many I was inspired to make some of Julia's dishes after seeing Julie & Julia. I was unwilling to spend the bucks on Mastering the Art of French Cooking since I was unsure how many times I might actually put it to use but assumed that Julia had hit all the major highlights and "star" French recipes on her show. Also, mainly I was most interested in the Boeuf a la Bourginonne recipe, since during the movie my husband leaned over to me and whispered in my ear "Can you make that?" Can I make that? You bet your boots I can!I am a foodie and a sucker for technique as a few additional steps are often welcomed and normally speak to the overall quality of the item. When I got this little tome in my hands I quickly leafed through it & set it down. There is nothing glamorous about this little yellowed paperback except that every recipe I have made from it so far is perfection. My first foray was a few quiche for a brunch I was hosting. All I can say is trust Julia & these recipes! I prepared two of the three quiche recipes and they were magnificent. Flaky crust,not overcooked or gummy,delectible fillings - and the silkiest most custardy fillings rather than the firmer more rubbery egg concotion we've all seen too many times these days. Only three eggs in the whole quiche? A cup and a half of cream?? Top it all off with butter??? Just follow the recipe, Julia has perfected it for you. My next receipe of choice was to make the Daube since I got a good deal on a blade steak roast at the market and it is a good braising cut. Again a delicous meat was shared by all. I can honestly say I am sure I will faithfully turn to this book more often than I expected and know that I will wind up with something remarkable & delicious every time.Bon appetit!

Fantastic book. Extremely delightful recipes and a little history of Julia Childs. I highly recommend this cook book for those of us who LOVE French cooking. I highly recommend this book and the excellent seller.

I love ANYTHING related to Julia Child. I would have given this book 5 stars, but there is one small drawback. This book was meant to chronicle all the recipes presented in the landmark series, "The French Chef," presented in the order they were produced for television. However, it does not include the first 13 episodes, which were presumed to be "lost" at the time of writing. Julia explains in the forward that these first shows were just produced as a local show, with no understanding that it would soon explode across the country and become a national phenomenon, and therefore were not preserved. The good news for die-hard fans is that those original 13 episodes have been rediscovered and can actually be viewed right here on Amazon's streaming video service. I bought them all. I would also highly recommend buying and using Julia Child's MASTER WORK, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," Volumes one and two. They just can't be beat for clarity, ease of use, and conveying a thorough understanding of every process. Indispensable!NOTE: Some of those original program recipes were re-created in later seasons, and they are represented in this book.

I own Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French cooking volumes 1 and 2. This book is extremely user friendly (easier to manage in the kitchen due to it's size) and the awesome collection of recipes she decided to feature are spot on. Because of the layout and simplicity of recipes, this cookbook is the perfect gift for any cook interested in exploring the basics of French cooking ~ the "ultimate cuisine of the world" in my opinion. I love this book and l love ❤️ this seller "Dog Eared Books!" As advertised the condition of my book is beautiful and I couldn't have received better excellent customer service. I will definitely be doing more business with this seller. Mahalo and Mele Kalikimaka to all of you at D.E.B!!

Classic Julia Child's Cookbook, a must have for the serious home cook. I purchased as a set with a second of her books and am so glad I did. Looking forward to learning some new recipes soon.

I think I prefer this to her classic two-volume " Mastering French Cooking. Growing up my mother had the classic set and she often used it as a resource when she taught me to cook. It taught me real cooking techniques that I have used many times since.But I have recently purchased this book which was based on her PBS series. And I do prefer it.1) It is smaller. Easier to handle in a kitchen2) It's cheaper3) There hasn't been a single recipe I wanted to make that was missing from this. All the classics plus a few more!4) Her descriptions and instructions are even clearer in this publication.5) The only thing is I don't like is that it is organized by episode and not by course type.. but that is a minor issue as there are two indexes to help find what you want!

As good as it is said

I have only recently discovered Julia Child from the Sky series The French Chef, so bought this to see some of the recipes in the show. As something of a basic cook this is allowing me to experiment and try new things. I’m not sure I’ll get through all the recipes as there are so many but I am enjoying experimenting.

Si no quieres gastar en The Art of French Cooking, o sientes que es poco práctico, ésta es tu mejor opción. Las recetas son buenas, he preparado una que otra y hasta ahorita todo sabe muy bien.Bon appetit!

I remember coming home from school in the '60's and looking forward to watching The French Chef with her down to earth manner and sense of humour. I am enjoying reading through The French Chef Cookbook and plan the Boeuf Bourguinon for my first try. Even though I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, I am giving 5 stars just because it's Julia and she thought cooking should be fun.

Although over 50 years old this book is still wonderful for both new and experienced cooks. Classic use of butter and cream may put some modern cooks off but the results are wonderful flavours and wholesome food. It would be even better if updated to include metric measurements.