Simcas Cuisine

Simcas Cuisine published by Alfred A Knopf, New York, NY, Feb 1973. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. 246 Pgs. LCCN 72-2234. By Simone 'Simca' Beck in collaboration with Patricia Simon. Skillfully adapting her French methods to American needs, the author presents over 100 recipes in 31 alluring menus, including specific wines and cheeses, from the informal Menu for All Seasons of pork braised with bourbon, timbales of lettuce pureed with shallots and cream , and frozen chocolate mousse with meringue, to the more formal Gala Sunday Lunch of broiled trout with tarragon cream sauce, small whole broiled tomatoes, and orange tart. She also offers techniques that can make the difference between a good dish and an extraordinary one. Illustrations by John Waller. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 18599.