Tartine

Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that instantly says "classic." This is one of them. Acclaimed pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt and master baker Chad Robertson share not only their fabulous recipes, but also the secrets and expertise that transform a delicious homemade treat into a great one. It's no wonder there are lines out the door of Elisabeth and Chad's acclaimed Tartine Bakery. It's been written up in every magazine worth its sugar and spice. Here their bakers' art is transformed into easy-to-follow recipes for the home kitchen. The only thing hard about this cookbook is deciding which recipe to try first: moist Brioche Bread Pudding; luscious Banana Cream Pie; the sweet-tart perfection of Apple Crisp. And the cakes! Billowing chiffon cakes. Creamy Bavarians bursting with seasonal fruits. A luxe Devil's Food Cake. Lemon Pound Cake, Pumpkin Tea Cake. Along with the sweets, cakes, and confections come savory treats, such as terrifically simple Wild Mushroom Tart and Cheddar Cheese Crackers. There's a little something here for breakfast, lunch, tea, supper, hors d'oeuvresand, of course, a whole lot for dessert! Practical advice comes in the form of handy Kitchen Notes. These "hows" and "whys" convey the authors' know-how, whether it's the key to the creamiest quiche (you'll be surprised), the most efficient way to core an apple, or tips for ensuring a flaky crust. Top it off with gorgeous photographs throughout and you have an utterly fresh, inspiring, and invaluable cookbook.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

Click a tag to see books like this one that share it. Point at it (on a phone, tap it) for less of it instead.

Read it? Sign in to help tag it.

Liked Tartine? Here’s where I’d start.

These suit anyone who liked Tartine. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.

  1. Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth Shares cookbooks, cooking, food
  2. The Art & Soul of Baking Shares cookbooks, cooking, food
  3. Paris Sweets: Great Desserts from the City's Best Pastry Shops Shares cookbooks, cooking, food
  4. Baked Occasions: Desserts for Leisure Activities, Holidays, and Informal Celebrations Shares cookbooks, cooking, food

“People who read Tartine tend to reach for these next.”

  1. Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe
  2. Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented
  3. Rose's Heavenly Cakes
  4. Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes

“If you want more of the same (cooking about food), start with these.”

  1. The Way to Cook
  2. The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes
  3. Growing up in a Korean Kitchen: A Cookbook
  4. All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art

“If it was the cookbooks that hooked you, try one of these.”

  1. King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains
  2. The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook: How to Make Truly Scrumptious Candy in Your Own Kitchen!
  3. Huckleberry: Recipes, Stories, and Secrets from Our Kitchen
  4. First Prize Pies: Shoo-Fly, Candy Apple, and Other Deliciously Inventive Pies for Every Week of the Year

“These start from a similar idea, even if they go somewhere else with it.”

  1. How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins,
  2. The Pie and Pastry Bible
  3. Apple Cookbook
  4. Baking with Julia: Sift, Knead, Flute, Flour, and Savor...