02401cam a22003253u 4500 6966 UtSlPG 20260610133200.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 TX Hélie, Auguste Traité General de la Cuisine Maigre : Potages, entrées et relevés, entremets de légumes, sauces, entremets sucrés, traité de hors d'oeuvre et savoureux Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Carlo Traverso, Juliette Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Traité Général de la Cuisine Maigre" by Auguste Hélie is a comprehensive culinary treatise written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the art of preparing meals without meat, an approach that reflects the increasing interest in vegetarian and healthier dining options during this period. Hélie's text includes guidance on potages, entrées, vegetable dishes, sauces, and desserts, aiming to assist cooks in creating sophisticated and flavorful meals that align with dietary restrictions, particularly during observances like Lent. The opening of the book features a preface that underscores the importance of this culinary work in the broader landscape of cooking literature. Hélie aims to fill a significant gap in the available resources on "maigre" or lean cooking, emphasizing the necessity of freshness and cleanliness in food preparation. He introduces the reader to essential ingredients for a variety of dishes, especially focusing on fresh fish and vegetables, as well as providing foundational recipes for broths and soups. This sets the stage for the detailed recipes that follow, highlighting the author's dedication to elevating the craft of lean cooking through careful techniques and tasteful innovations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cooking, French Lenten menus Fasts and feasts -- France https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6966 48960 48960