The Fish Course

Rating:
Summary: VERY highly recommended
Review: Okay, let's be up front to start with. I might live in France, but I'm not French. Nevertheless, living in France gives one a respect for food and wine that tends to be ignored elsewhere in the world. I've read and tried dozens of different cook books for fish (some of them French) but I've NEVER come across one as comprehensive and as beautifully produced as Susan Hick's 'The Fish Course'. To begin with, the full plate illustrations are mouthwateringly real. These alone would rate the book five stars in my view. The recipes, though, are amazing. This lady has a respect for fish dishes that shines through as you meander gently through the courses on offer. Her repertoire ranges from Salmon to Squid, from Sea Bass to Sole, and she'll tell you the best acompaniments too - the trimmings and garnishes and accessories and sauces and side salads. And if you don't believe me about this book rating amongst the best, I often make Paella for my French friends, using the recipe from this book. They absolutely love it and keep coming back for more. In fact, I'm doing it again next Saturday! For foodies and lovers of delicate dishes, this book is a dead-cert MUST HAVE.