Traité General de la Cuisine Maigre by Auguste Hélie
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"Traité Général de la Cuisine Maigre" by Auguste Hélie is a comprehensive culinary treatise written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the art of preparing meals without meat, an approach that reflects the increasing interest in vegetarian and healthier dining options during this period. Hélie's text includes guidance on potages, entrées, vegetable dishes, sauces, and desserts, aiming to assist cooks in creating sophisticated and flavorful meals that align with
dietary restrictions, particularly during observances like Lent. The opening of the book features a preface that underscores the importance of this culinary work in the broader landscape of cooking literature. Hélie aims to fill a significant gap in the available resources on "maigre" or lean cooking, emphasizing the necessity of freshness and cleanliness in food preparation. He introduces the reader to essential ingredients for a variety of dishes, especially focusing on fresh fish and vegetables, as well as providing foundational recipes for broths and soups. This sets the stage for the detailed recipes that follow, highlighting the author's dedication to elevating the craft of lean cooking through careful techniques and tasteful innovations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hélie, Auguste |
|---|---|
| Title |
Traité General de la Cuisine Maigre Potages, entrées et relevés, entremets de légumes, sauces, entremets sucrés, traité de hors d'oeuvre et savoureux |
| Credits | Carlo Traverso, Juliette Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, French |
| Subject | Lenten menus |
| Subject | Fasts and feasts -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6966 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 641 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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