Gabriel Kreuther : The Spirit of Alsace, a Cookbook

From award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther and New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman comes a definitive cookbook on rustic French cooking from Alsace. Inspired by Kreuther’s French-Swiss-German training and refined global style, the book brings together the spirit of Alsace, his homeland, and New York City, his adopted home. Kreuther shares restaurant creations and interpretations of traditional Alsatian dishes, teaching techniques for preparing both simple and sophisticated recipes.

The book features classics such as Flammekueche and Baeckeoffe alongside modern creations including Roasted Button Mushroom Soup with Toasted Chorizo Raviolis and Salmon Roe Beggar’s Purse with Gold Leaf. Personal stories from Kreuther’s childhood in France and his career in New York accompany the recipes, making this a comprehensive celebration of Alsatian cooking and fine dining.