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The corner bistro offers all the highlights of French cuisine: crepes, bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and beef bourguignonne—all with rustic flair, simple ingredients, and impeccable flavors. Now, with Maria Zihammou’s French Bistro, you can cook up the authentic tastes of France in your own kitchen. Each recipe shows how intricate meals steeped in culinary tradition can be re-created with simple techniques using modern ingredients and equipment. This is a tribute to proper French cuisine, featuring bistro takes on such classics as:Marinated olivesCroque-monsieur and croque-madame: open sandwich with ham and cheesePan-bagnat: picnic sandwich with tuna and veggiesQuiche lorraineSoupe à l’oignon: French onion soupEntrecôte with béarnaiseAnd many more mouthwatering dishesIn addition, a chapter on cheese shows the proper making of a cheese course—a French tradition.