Just a French Guy Cooking

237 Pages·2018·7.88 MB·English

by  Alexis Gabriel Ainouz

Title Page
Introduction
Eggs
#HACK – Wine pairing for dummies (aka normal
people)
Soups
#HACK – A crash course in ramen
Salads
#HACK – 6 fresh herbs and 6 dried herbs
Snacks
#HACK – 12 dried spices that will make you a chef
Pizza & quiche
#HACK – A crash course in making Neapolitan pizza
Carbs
#HACK – 6 French cheeses & 21 alternatives from
around the world
Pancakes
#HACK – How to fool everyone into thinking you’re a
French chef
Meat & fish
#HACK – Chef vs street – how do you chop an onion?
Veggies
#HACK – The 5 essential kitchen knives you need
Sweet!
#HACK – 6 magical microwave winners… & 1 epic
failure
Index
Copyright Page
Foreword
It’s such a joy to be writing the foreword to my good mate Alex’s beautiful
book. We first met when I was looking for a fresh Food Tube star to join the
family a few years ago, and as soon as I saw Alex’s ‘French Guy Cooking’
videos I knew we’d discovered a hidden gem. Since then, Alex’s channel has
become super-successful. And he still cracks me up every time we cook
together!
Alex’s food is fantastically fun. It’s simple but delicious, and always delivered in
his brilliantly quirky way. He’s a self-taught genius, and he knows exactly what
home cooks really want to make. You can’t watch him in the kitchen without
smiling, and that’s what the recipes in this lovely book are all about.
From the French treats you might expect, like the cheat’s croissants and the epic
‘magic-crust’ quiche Lorraine to delights such as ramen four ways and street
lamb shish kebab, Alex gets to the heart of joyful, happy cooking. For me, these
recipes tick all the big boxes: simple, exciting and ultimately ‘eat-me’ food!
It’s food to spark the imagination of beginner and pro cooks alike, with lovely
chatter and helpful tips from Alex running throughout. And with the step-by-step
pics, too… well, you can’t go wrong!
So guys, turn the page, dive into this bright and colourful collection of gorgeous
dishes, and start choosing what you’re going to have for dinner! I’ve got a
feeling you’ll come back to this lovely book time and time again.
Alex, what can I say mate? You’ve absolutely nailed it. It’s a beaut.
Jamie Oliver
“Salut” guys and thank you for getting my book!
Remember: my recipes are here to inspire you and bring you confidence but
they need a chef to cook them... that’s YOU!
Alex