Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2: A Classic Continued: A New Repertory of Dishes and Techniques Carries Us into New Areas

Well written, and easy to follow recipes for the cook in every family. Was a gift for mom, and she has already used several sauces to change up her usual recipes.

I had Book #1, and now I bought #2 !!!

Can't really say a whole lot more than what others have said, if you are a fan of Julia Child this and Vol 1 are must haves for your library. Full of information and recipes for your culinary education and enjoyment

I am diving into the recipes already after reading it like a novel. I am so grateful for this book of gastronomical history and creative adaptation. With gratitude and happy memory of many enthralling hours watching Julia on PBS as a young person, Rob C

This cook book has the best information and the best instruction. I am very pleased that I purchased this book by Julia Childs. Upon beginning, I made the potatoe-leek soup, cream of mushroom soup and the French onion soup. The French onion soup called for brown stock in which they provided a recipe in the appropriate chapter for sauces. The brown stock, which I also made has many uses. The soups and the brown stock, were absolutely divine. As long as you follow the recipe with no substitutes and no shortcuts, you will be very please with the results. I love to cook. So it is easy for me to take my time, and enjoy the warm fragrance of my kitchen, and the endless taste-testing. Bon Apetite!

I've been following "Jamie and Julia" for a month or so now. I'm looking forward to having the recipes to go with the videos -- and yes, the book makes the misadventures in the kitchen way easier to understand. Both volumes of MTAFC make you *work* as you go -- techniques are in other sections, details on different pages, and the recipes don't always give you all the specifics in the order you're told to expect (for example, a frying pan with a tablespoon of butter melted in doesn't appear in the equipment or ingredients).

Great book, arrived with knife cuts

This second volume of Julia's famous cookbook is full of new things to experiment with for Christmas! Add a new variety to your family's Holiday dinner with these excellent recipes that are easy for the novice!

Un clásico para todo aficionado a la cocina, marca un antes y un después… la edición es también preciosa…

Excelente livro. Recomendo.

This is a recipe book for the serious cook. You don’t have to be a good cook just follow the directions and your food will be fantastic. There are no pictures but as these are classical dishes they aren’t really necessary. There are suggestions for what else to eat as a meal. These are probably not everyday recipes but more for special occasions and of course there is no thought to health. But in the years that this book was created no one was over weight. And excellant book and the second volume too.

Do NOT buy either of the latest re-issued paperback editions of Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol.1 and 2. The font size is appallingly and unreadably tiny. Cheap and nasty. A cookbook should be attractively designed both for use and browsing--it is impossible to read this one either for pleasure or use. I have just returned both volumes, bought as a gift for my husband, who has better eyesight than me but was unable to cope with or enjoy the small and miserable font. No idea if the new hardback issues of these books are better designed. If in doubt, source an old edition.

Dopo aver visto il film che lo vede protagonista ho deciso di regalarlo per Natale alla mia compagna. Un ottimo libro arrivato (fortunatamente) in buone condizioni, nonostante l'imballaggio Amazon disastroso. Consiglio molto il libro a chi possiede una buona padronanza della lingua inglese e volesse mettere alla prova le proprie capacità in cucina con ricette e preparazioni nuove.