Michael Roberts (3) (1949–)

Michael Roberts' "Parisian Home Cooking" is truly that - good, dependable recipes for the home cook. The ingredients are, for the most part, easily obtained and the directions simple to follow. My personal favorite is the Seven-Hour Leg of Lamb [which takes about 4 hours] - it's the world's tenderest and most flavorful. But take a look at the Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Vinaigrette, the Upside Down Tomato Tart, and his Flourless Chocolate Cake. It's a goldmine of simple, tasty meals.

I use this book frequently at home, and it's going to Paris with me next winter, for lovely meals "a deux" in the apartment we'll have there.

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