Real Life Cooking

Legend has it that Julius Caesar's cook crafted the first Coq au vin--a wine and garlic remedy for the tough old rooster given to Caesar by the vanquished Gauls. Today Coq au vin is one of Europe's most beloved classic recipes--one that has endured and adapted with age, and a liner fowl. Real Life Cooking gathers contemporary recipes for more than 100 classic European dishes. Each recipe offers time-saving strategies and preparation techniques for creating these traditional flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.