Rôtis (Hardcover)

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A fantastic book for meat lovers, by the author of "Ripailles" (Feasts).  It has beautifully shot  instructional photos of how to prepare various joints, along with dozens of roasts for beef/veal,  lamb, chicken, rabbits, venison, salmon & more.  There is great looking food on every page.  It's good to open on an indecisive day when you needed a quick idea.  It would make a great christmas present.

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