This recipe book is organized into engaging sections like "My Traditional Dishes to Share," "When I Have Time, I Dive In," "Offal We Love and Share," "Soups," "Fish and Shellfish," "Cooking, Eating, Traveling," "Pâtés, Terrines, Bread, and Done," "Quiches, Savory Pies, and More," "Eggs and Omelets," "Hearty Salads and Cold Dishes," "Desserts," plus a curated selection of 80 wines under €5.
In the same approachable spirit as Pleasure at a Low Price, culinary authority Jean-Pierre Coffe delivers simple, economical recipes perfect for hosting friends without straining your wallet.
Every recipe includes detailed ingredient costs, price per serving, and total expense for full transparency.
The book is further enhanced by an index of 80 affordable wines (red, white, rosé) under €5, available for direct order and perfectly matched to the dishes. The wine selections are expertly curated by Laure Gasparotto.
(Éditions Plon - February 25, 2010)
Jean-Pierre Coffe is a renowned advocate for quality French cuisine, tirelessly promoting authentic flavors through numerous bestselling books and his Plon collection "What We Need to Know About."
Laure Gasparotto, a leading wine journalist with over 15 years of experience, contributes to major French publications, wine guides, and Jean-Pierre Coffe’s France Inter program It’s Not Eaten, It’s Devoured. She is also the author of several wine-focused books.
