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Medieval France’s Touch for Sugar and Spice

Meet the first celebrity chef—Guillaume Tirel, known as Taillevent—who served in the 14th century as master chef in the French imperial courts. His Le Viandier was not an introduction to cooking but served as an aid to help people remember how to cook the classics. Dive into his recipe for a polysavory white stew of capons, along with individual tarts with banners for your guests.

English
  • Runtime 41 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created March 1, 2021 by
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