Clotilde Dusoulier is a twenty-seven-year-old Parisian who adores sharing her love of all things food-related—recipes, inspirations, restaurant experiences, and above all the pleasure of cooking with the fresh ingredients found in her local Montmartre shops. But her infatuation with food was born not in her mother’s Parisian kitchen, but in San Francisco, where she moved after college and discovered a new world of tastes. When she returned to her beloved France, her culinary exploits inspired her popular and critically acclaimed blog, ChocolateandZucchini.com.
In her first book, Dusoulier provides a glimpse into the life of a young Parisian as she savors all that the city has to offer and shares her cooking philosophy in the form of more than 75 recipes that call for healthy ingredients (such as zucchini) and more indulgent tastes (such as chocolate). The Los Angeles Times calls her recipes "simple, charming, and fun."
Appetizers such as Cumin Cheese Puffs, sandwiches and tarts like Tomato Tatin, soups like Chestnut and Mushroom, main dishes including Mustard Chicken Stew, and desserts like Chocolate and Caramel Tart can all be found alongside menus for entertaining, as well as tips for throwing cocktail or dinner parties with French flair. Chocolate & Zucchini is the book for anyone who has journeyed to Paris and can still recall the delicious flavors and aromas—or for those of us who only dream about them.
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Readers of Dusoulier's ebullient food blog, chocolateandzucchini.com, won't be disappointed by this wonderful mélange of new creations and old favorites. Dusoulier's charm lies in her culinary curiosity and enthusiasm, and she deftly conveys both through 75-plus recipes and narrative commentary. The 27-year-old Parisian arranges her book into three sections. The first, Simplicité (Simplicity), includes salads, sandwiches, savory tarts, soups and eggs. Part two is Invitation (Entertaining) and features recipes for hors d'oeuvres, "impromptu" dinners like Hand-Cut Steak Tartare, dinner party fare such as Comté Cheese Soufflés, buffet items and sides. The final portion concerns sweets, clearly Dusoulier's favorite. With scintillating recipes for cakes (Apricot and Pistachio Ricotta), tarts (Blueberry Amandine), desserts (Chocolate Hibiscus Crème Brûlée) and "sweet bites" (Orange Flower Shuttle Cookies), this section brims with innovation. Overall, newcomers to French cuisine will learn to make some classics, like Pistou Soup and Beef Bourguignon, while those seeking to expand their repertoires will enjoy the author's idiosyncratic creations. Dishes like Broccoli and Apple Quiche (born out of a "greenmarket run one fall morning") and, of course, Chocolate & Zucchini Cake (which may sound "a little odd," but is "surprisingly successful" and features "real teamwork at play") are just some of Dusoulier's delightful and unusual offerings. (May)
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“Clotilde Dusoulier, a young French woman who discovered her love for food in the United States, shares with readers her lighthearted, enthusiastic, and thoroughly modern approach to a very personal culinary passion.”
—Susan Herrmann Loomis, author of On Rue Tatin and The French Farmhouse Cookbook
"This collection of remarkably accomplished recipes, from market-fresh salads to indulgent desserts, includes a soupçon of tasty tales and tips from Clotilde’s Parisian kitchen, and is sure to inspire readers and cooks no matter where they live."
—David Lebovitz, author of The Perfect Scoop and Room For Dessert
"Is there any food lover who doesn't dream about living, cooking, and eating in Paris? This charming homage to French home cooking feeds that fantasy with a feast."
—Melissa Clark
“Clotilde Dusoulier’s comfortable, homey food has just the right amount of authentic French flair, and her stories of life in Paris speak to food’s universal ability to bring people together and make them happy. Of course, being transported to Paris never hurts either.”
—Dave Lieberman
—Susan Herrmann Loomis, author of On Rue Tatin and The French Farmhouse Cookbook
"This collection of remarkably accomplished recipes, from market-fresh salads to indulgent desserts, includes a soupçon of tasty tales and tips from Clotilde’s Parisian kitchen, and is sure to inspire readers and cooks no matter where they live."
—David Lebovitz, author of The Perfect Scoop and Room For Dessert
"Is there any food lover who doesn't dream about living, cooking, and eating in Paris? This charming homage to French home cooking feeds that fantasy with a feast."
—Melissa Clark
“Clotilde Dusoulier’s comfortable, homey food has just the right amount of authentic French flair, and her stories of life in Paris speak to food’s universal ability to bring people together and make them happy. Of course, being transported to Paris never hurts either.”
—Dave Lieberman
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By David Rimmer
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I love a good cookbook, and I love meeting a new friend. With this inventive book you get both. The recipes range from simple sandwiches (how about a curried turkey sandwich)to traditional French icons (boeuf bourguignon). There are items to satisfy your sweet tooth (lemon butter cookies)or savoury cravings (hazelnut-thyme matchsticks or maybe a cumin cheese puff). And while you are reading you get to know Mlle. Clotilde and her world, sort of like having a great cook as a neighbour who tells you stories and gives you recipes and cooking hints over the back fence, or more appropriately from one Parisian balcony to another. Dusoulier also doubles as the photographer and does the craft proud whether it is outdoor scenic photography or the mouth watering food photography which she chooses to explore in it's simplicity rather than overburdening the senses. All in all a great effort, both utilitarian and entertaining.
By Lynn Lau
Format:Paperback
I borrowed this book from the library and about three recipes in (sardines club sandwich, chocolate zuke cake, and pistou), I'm feeling pretty certain I must own this book. So far, each recipe I've tried has been amazing, featuring flavour combos I would never have thought to put together. Her whimsical anecdotes are fun to read and very persuasive. I can't wait to try the prune/lamb meatballs and wet bread sandwich (if those sound gross, that's because you haven't read the book). Yum!
By Angelique
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Initially I borrowed Chocolate & Zucchini from the library, looking for a bit of culinary escapism to transform a bad day. Six soul-saving recipes later - the Very Chocolate Cookies, and the Chocolate and Zucchini Cake seemed to make all my problems magically disappear! - I knew it had to become part of my collection. There are user-friendly recipes containing intriguing and unusual ingredients, and bright photos that tempt you to try everything. The author's entertaining anecdotes and sidebars about various ingredients dare you to indulge in the adventure of exploring French cuisine. Clotilde Dusoulier's cookbook has been an inspiring read which has given me much incentive to prepare and share even more of her recipes. It is a resource that I would highly recommend, (and not just to turn bad days into good ones). Merci!
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