In Madeleine's Kitchen

Steeped in the tradition of good food handed down by French women from generation to generation ; educated in the history of gastronomy and the chemistry of cooking, Madeleine Kamman combines her technical expertise with a hands-on knowledge lovingly absorbed in the kitchens of her native France to produce classical dishes skillfully adapted to modern tastes. Mrs. Kamman does not simply offer a collection of recipes ; she teaches, analyzes, and explains, so that following her instructions not only produces a flawless result but educates the cook, who will then be able to use that knowledge to create new dishes with confidence. 'In Madeleine's Kitchen' codifies the techniques of the modern French cuisine. Its more than three hundred and fifty recipes are Mrs. Kamman's personal combinations, inspired by the food cooked by women not only in France but throughout the world. It spans a prodigious range from complex mousselines to grilled meats and fresh vegetables quickly cooked in the oriental fashion. Certain to become a classic, this book represents the ultimate refinement of Madeleine Kamman's philosophy, skill, and creativity.