Many dishes that once excited our palates—like Steak Diane, Waldorf Salad, and Baked Alaska—have disappeared from our tables and, in some cases, from our memories. Creating a unique culinary history, Tamar Adler has collected more than 100 recipes from old cookbooks and menus, and enlivened, updated, and simplified them. Whether revisiting or trying for the first time, enjoy Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Kiev, Crudités, Egg Drop Soup, Sweet-and-Spicy Cucumbers, and Chocolate Mousse

"Adler has a curious intelligence and technical command to back up a thoughtful approach to classic French dishes…. Any cook looking to exercise and enhance creativity will find in Adler a worthy muse."—Booklist