Where the River Narrows

A collection of classic recipes inspired by France, Québec and the nostalgia of home from the award-winning St. Lawrence restaurant.

Where the River Narrows is a loving allusion to Chef J-C Poirier's home province of Québec, where his passion for the nostalgic beauty of French and Québécois cuisine began. Where the River Narrows doesn't just focus on French cuisine or Québécois cuisine, it shares recipes from both cultures, the intersections between them-whether from the menu at J-C's famed Vancouver restaurant, St Lawrence, or his kitchen at home.

Where the River Narrows is a true mixture of French and Québécois cooking with dishes like Tourtière, Pot-au-Feu, Tarte au Sucre and Tarte Tatin. To capture the approachable side of French cooking, J-C includes a chapter of simple recipes that are sure to become fixtures of your family table, including Quiche Lorraine, Steak with Peppercorn Cream Sauce and Chocolate Mousse. Readers will, of course, find the signature dishes from St. Lawrence restaurant, like their famous Pâté en Croûte and Duck Roulade with Orange Sauce. For readers looking for reliable recipes for the basics and mother sauces of French Cuisine, there is a whole chapter of Chef's Essentials. And there's also a Menus chapter with suggestions for pairing dishes, selecting wine and other tips and tricks to pull off the grand French feast of your dreams.

Full-color photos capture the rich elegance of J-C's cuisine in the most beautiful light, providing a Babette's Feast for readers' eyes. Whether you're an avid home cook or an armchair traveler, you will fall for this magical book that is just as much of a delight to look at as it is to cook from.