Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Maine’s beloved chef Erin French shares 75 recipes and hospitality wisdom from The Lost Kitchen. Learn to transform simple, beautiful ingredients into memorable meals—from Gram’s Clam Dip to Roasted Peach Pie. This is cooking with both hands and heart.
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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Erin French, the beloved chef behind Maine’s legendary Lost Kitchen, invites you into her world with this stunning collection of recipes and hospitality wisdom. Big Heart Little Stove isn’t just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of gathering, of making simple ingredients sing, and of creating moments that linger long after the dishes are cleared.
Inside, you’ll discover more than 75 recipes that capture the magic of The Lost Kitchen’s sought-after dinners. From Gram’s Clam Dip and Pickle-Brined Roast Chicken to Roasted Peach Pie with Almond and Fennel, each dish honors French’s philosophy: start with the best ingredients, keep it simple, and serve with love. These are recipes pulled from family recipe boxes and perfected in one of America’s most enchanting restaurants—now ready for your own table.
What makes this book truly special is French’s approach to hospitality. Learn to set a table with found treasures, garnish plates with edible flowers, and create meaningful moments through thoughtful gestures. Whether you’re planning a dressed-up dinner party or a cozy weeknight meal, French shows you how to transform everyday cooking into something memorable.
With sections covering nibbles, soups, family-style salads, show-stopping mains, kitchen staples, beverages, and desserts (plus weekend breakfast treats), this is the cookbook you’ll reach for again and again. Perfect for anyone who believes the best meals are made with both hands and heart.
Erin French's recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious, and her approach to hospitality is both inspiring and accessible.
French's warm, inviting prose and stunning photography make this a must-have for home cooks and fans of The Lost Kitchen alike.
A gorgeous collection that captures the magic of one of America's most beloved restaurants.
Erin French has created something truly special—a cookbook that feels like an invitation to her table.
| Weight | 1.00 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.37 × 1.00 × 9.12 in |
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| Subject | American, Cooking, Courses & Dishes, Entertaining, Garnishing & Food Presentation, House & Home, Individual Chefs & Restaurants, Methods, New England, Regional & Ethnic |
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12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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