From award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther the definitive cookbook on rustic French cooking from
Alsace Gabriel Kreuther is the cookbook fans of the James Beard Award-winning chef have long
been waiting for. From one of the most respected chefs in the United States this cookbook
showcases the recipes inspired by Kreuther’s French-Swiss-German training and refined global
style one that embraces the spirits of both Alsace his homeland and of New York City his
adopted home. Sharing his restaurant creations and interpretations of traditional Alsatian
dishes Kreuther will teach the proper techniques for making every dish whether simple or
complex a success. Recipes include everything from the chef's take on classic Alsatian food
like the delicious Flammekueche(or Tarte Flambée) and hearty Baeckeoffe (a type of casserole
stew) to modern dishes like the flavorful Roasted Button Mushroom Soup served with Toasted
Chorizo Raviolis and the decadent Salmon Roe Beggar’s Purse garnished with Gold Leaf. Featuring
personal stories from the chef's childhood in France and career in New York as well as stunning
photography Gabriel Kreuther is the definitive resource for Alsatian cooking worthy of fine
dining.
