- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811819035
- ISBN-13: 978-0811819039
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 20.4 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #834,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Forget about counting calories--the title has both "French" and "desserts" in it, for Pete's sake! You won't find any low-fat silliness in Jill O'Connor's latest masterpiece, and you won't care a bit. From extravagant honey madeleines, profiteroles, and almond macaroons to classics like chocolate mousse, meringues, and warm apple crepes, the recipes in this book will produce fantastic results for the novice and expert alike. The detailed, easy-to-follow instructions take you effortlessly through each step of even the most complicated recipes, and O'Connor's technique tips, such as "Fearless Folding" and "Mastering Meringue," offer the extra guidance so many of us need. Entertaining lessons, such as "How the Madeleine Got Its Hump," and first-hand descriptions of an American dessert hound in Paris give Simple French Desserts added charm. Photographs are sparse, but the ones shown are guaranteed to send your imagination soaring. As O'Connor herself puts it, "Let the bacchanal begin!" --Melissa Asher
From Publishers Weekly
In this concise collection, O'Connor (Phyllo and Sweet Nothings) offers an abundant selection of desserts ranging from cookies and pastries to crepes and tarts, ice cream and mousse. There are sables, the slightly sandy French version of shortbread, along with a couple of variations, such as Pistachio-Orange Sables. O'Connor includes French meringues and Almond Macaroons, Chocolate Eclairs and a much-simplified recipe for napoleons based on phyllo dough rather than tricky puff pastry. Lemon Tart is served on a cookie-like crust that's tempting on its own, while Fallen Chocolate-Souffl? Cake provides a more decadent option. Fruit desserts also figure prominently: there are apples in Tarte Tatin, berries in Red Fruit Gratin and cherries in almond-flavored Cherry-Frangipane Tart. O'Connor is equally inventive with her ice cream and sorbet recipes, including toasted walnut-studded Mocha Dauphinois Ice Cream. As with anything worthwhile, the confections here aren't exactly simple, at least in terms of the time they require. Many recipes involve multiple steps; however, clearly written description of techniques are interspersed. (Apr.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A real winner,
By A Customer
This review is from: Simple French Desserts (Paperback)
Recently returned from France all "fired up" to make the wonderful treats I had experienced there. Alas, I could find very few recipes for my favorites, then I happened upon this just released book and it is the answer to all my prayers. It has absolutely all of the Parisian classics, from financiers to macaroons complete with fillings! The instructions look simple and easy to read and I am most anxious to get started. I am ordering a copy for my sister tdoay. Thank you Jill O'Connor!
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS GOING TO BE A CLASSIC,
By A Customer
This review is from: Simple French Desserts (Paperback)
I HAVE ALL FOUR OF JILL O'CONNORS BOOKS AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE. ANYONE INTERESTED IN FRENCH DESERTS SHOULD HAVE THIS IN THEIR COOKBOOK COLLECTION. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEAR AND NOT AT ALL INTIMIDATING. ALL OF THE ADVICE IS PRACTICAL AND THE BOOK IS SO INTERESTING! SO FAR I HAVE HAD THE CAFE AU LAIT POTS DE CREME AND THE ALMOND MADELEINES, BOTH WERE DELICIOUS. I AM MAKING THE BURNISHED ORANGE TART NEXT. GET THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS GOING TO BE A CLASSIC,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Simple French Desserts (Paperback)
I HAVE ALL FOUR OF JILL O'CONNORS BOOKS AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE. ANYONE INTERESTED IN FRENCH DESERTS SHOULD HAVE THIS IN THEIR COOKBOOK COLLECTION. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEAR AND NOT AT ALL INTIMIDATING. ALL OF THE ADVICE IS PRACTICAL AND THE BOOK IS SO INTERESTING! SO FAR I HAVE HAD THE CAFE AU LAIT POTS DE CREME AND THE ALMOND MADELEINES, BOTH WERE DELICIOUS. I AM MAKING THE BURNISHED ORANGE TART NEXT. GET THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Every recipe worked beautifully,
By Lauren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Simple French Desserts (Paperback)
My roommate owns this cookbook and I've now made every recipe and variation in here save 4 or 5 (getting to those soon). I've had excellent results with literally every single recipe. I've fed these treats to friends and family with nothing but glowing reviews. I've never encountered a cookbook where literally every single recipe is good. I'm not knowledgeable about French baking/desserts, but suffice it to say an actual French person complimented me on my macaroons.
One comment for potential buyers - don't be fooled by the title of this book. While I had no trouble whatsoever following the recipes, I wouldn't describe most of them as simple. Perhaps they are simple relative to other French desserts, I'm not sure. Anyway, I will surely use this book forever as my go to impress-people-dessert-cookbook!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious, Solid Recipies and Techniques,
By Claire Schulkey "Movie Geek" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Simple French Desserts (Paperback)
This is the dessert cookbook I find myself going to over and over and over again. I have not had a single recipe fail in any way, and I've gone through at least half of them in the book. The directions are clear and detailed, and there are discussions of all techniques which cooks may be unfamiliar with. The chocolate souffle is my favorite recipe and has never failed to produce dinner-party-stopping results. Also provides recipes for macaroons, my favorite french cookie, and a variety of custards. I really wish they would reprint this book as I would give out more copies as gifts.
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