Le Pain Quotidien: Delicious Recipes from Le Pain Quotidien

More than 100 recipes from the world-wide restaurant chain Le Pain Quotidien have been compiled and broken down into chapters titled “Breads,” “Breakfast,” “Tartines,” “Soups,” “Salads,” “Sharing,” and “Desserts.” Founder/coauthor Alain Coumont’s idea of “simple, wholesome and sustainable food, to share with your friends and family around your own kitchen table” has led to a well-edited collection of sweet and savory recipes. Adventurous flavor combos can be found in mocha and caper butter with crostini, and pancetta fried rice and wilted greens. While butter and sugar are staples of many baked goods, an emphasis on healthy eating comes through with nutritional information in headnotes, and recipes including quinoa and grilled vegetables with tomato sauce. International flavors are represented—from the Middle Eastern-inspired labneh, herb, and cucumber tartine to merguez sausage with carrots and chickpea purée from North Africa. Whimsical-yet-sophisticated illustrations, along with top-notch photographs, make for a well-designed book containing a worthy collection. (June)