Book Description

The bestselling cookbook that launched the career of the celebrity chef. “A nice introduction to French home cooking.” —Library Journal Rachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French dishes, from gouter (snacks) to elegant desserts. More than 100 breathtaking photos from celebrated photographer David Loftus shine a spotlight on the delicious food and the City of Light, and capture Khoo interacting with her purveyors and friends. We all can’t have springtime in Paris. But we all can enjoy this delectable, do-able food! “The ‘little kitchen’ concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it.” —The New York Times “Rachel is an inventive chef . . . who runs [supperclubs] to show off her immense culinary skill.” —Huffington Post “Celebrating all that she had learned about classic French cooking with her own fresh approach, the book went on to be translated into fourteen languages. A wildly successful BBC television show followed, launching Rachel towards celebrity cook status.” —Food52 “Pick a recipe, any recipe, and you can imagine that you are truly home, back in Paris.” —Cooking by the Book