Trish Deseine
She's the "Frenchest" of Irish Cooks
Having lived and worked in France for the last 20 years Trish is now one of France’s most celebrated food writers having sold over one million cookbooks, presented two TV series (both shown on Good Food) and written countless articles both in English and in French.
Last year French Vogue included Trish in their ‘40 Women of the Decade’ list. A self-confessed chocoholic Trish lives in Paris with her four children.
Books
Trish's French Kitchen
Nobody Does it Better: Why French Home Cooking Is Still the Best in the World
Chocolate, Whitecap Books, Oct 2006
Real Life Cooking
Cooking with Friends, Silverback Books, Sep 2003
Website
www.chocolatebytrish.com
Trish Deseine's Recipes
Crumbly butter pastry, smoky bacon and melting gruyere cheese are a divine combination in Trish Deseine’s recipe for this great French quiche
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55 min
This elegant dessert from Trish Deseine is made in three simple stages and is perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat
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1 hr
Bring drama and sophistication to the dinner table with Trish Deseine’s flambéed classic of crêpes covered with a boozy caramelised orange sauce
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30 min
Trish Deseine’s poached chicken dish, a French standard, uses simple ingredients but tastes wonderfully rich and decadent
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2 hrs 55 min
Duck confit, mashed potato and wild mushrooms are combined in layers in Trish Deseine’s posh supper dish
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1 hr 5 min
Fresh oysters go beautifully with tender raw beef, says Trish Deseine, who serves this as an appetizer
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30 min
Autumn is the time to buy fresh chestnuts but Trish Deseine’s rich soup works just as well with ready-cooked varieties
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45 min
Trish Deseine proves that mussels can be the ultimate fast food. Served with chips or crusty bread for dunking in the garlic and wine sauce, they’re a meal in themselves
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20 min
Trish Deseine’s bountiful parcels of autumn vegetables and pasta make a great starter or lunch dish
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50 min
Trish Deseine’s super-fast salad is versatile too, and can be served hot, warm or cold
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15 min
