BOOKS
Marie-Pierre Morel and Michel Roth (foreword)
Compliments to the Chef: 100 Châteauform Chef Recipes
New?York, Abrams, 2019.
€ 59.50
Bound, hardcover, 160pp., 20.5x29.5cm., ills. n col., in very good condition (binding with light traces of use). ISBN: 9781419737831.
In this new cookbook, 52 European chefs share 100 favorite recipes, sweet and savory, based on locally sourced ingredients and including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Illustrated by Marie-Pierre Morel's stylish, mouth-watering photographs, each recipe focuses on one key ingredient, and the chefs provide tips and tricks that will ensure professional results for home cooks. Offering a wide range of cooking styles, the chefs - from France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Spain - all ply their trade at gorgeous châteaux, also pictured here. With a foreword by acclaimed French chef Michel Roth, this book offers a new taste of contemporary European cooking. / This hardcover cookbook presents a curated collection of 100 signature recipes contributed by 52 professional chefs affiliated with Châteauform' venues across Europe. It emphasizes ingredient-led cuisine rooted in local sourcing, inclusive of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Each recipe is accompanied by pro-tips and contextual imagery captured by Marie-Pierre Morel, while Michel Roth's foreword situates this volume within contemporary European culinary practice. The focus lies on accessibility for skilled home cooks, showcasing refined techniques and seasonal European styles through both savoury and sweet preparations. / Marie-Pierre Morel is a French food photographer noted for her work in culinary publishing, having illustrated prominent books such as Alexandre Gauthier: Chef, La Grenouillère and Ladurée Tea Time. Her photographs are celebrated for their elegant presentation and emphasis on texture and color. Michel Roth is a renowned French chef, awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France (1991) and winner of the Bocuse d'Or (1991). His career includes leadership at prestigious establishments and international recognition; here he contributes the foreword, lending his authority to the collection.