My favorite cookbook that was a gift was Thomas Keller’s French Laundry Cookbook. His recipes are daunting in their complexity, but inspiring enough to try; it’s also inspirational to read of his joy of food and passionate pursuit of the best, most flavorful ingredients.
| Classic Pot Roast |
| Potato Gratin Dauphinois |
| Duck Confit |
| Cutting a Mango |
| Blueberry Twist |
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