A star chef redefines bistro food for American home cooks

With his growing empire of BLT restaurants, Laurent Tourondel has reinvented the bistro for Americans today. Now, in this exciting new cookbook, Tourondel shows home cooks how to prepare his stylish, new-wave bistro fare in their own kitchens. Illustrated throughout with over 150 striking color and black-and-white photos, Bistro Laurent Tourondel offers nearly 150 show-stopping recipes, each accompanied by a carefully chosen wine pairing. From Adobo Marinated Hanger Steak and Curry-Kaffir Lime Chicken Pot Pie to Fish Shack "Buffalo-Style" Rock Shrimp and Hazelnut Crunch Pumpkin Pie, the lusty dishes presented here are impressive enough to wow any guest, yet homey enough to be approachable.