Maman: The Cookbook

Welcome to Maman. Maman ("mother" in French) was created to fill a void that fiances Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte saw in the cafe scene--a beautiful, homey place where you could savor a delicious, freshly baked cookie or quiche and gather with friends for a lively brunch as if in your own living room.In their debut cookbook, the owners of this elegant and charming New York City-based collection of cafes share the recipes of some of their bestselling baked goods and dishes alongside brand-new ones. This collection of 100 recipes spans breakfast to dessert and everything in between, all united by the sense of family-inspired tradition. Handed down through generations, this is the food that makes you feel at home while also appealing to modern tastes and design aesthetics. The spirit of the cafe is reflected in recipes like Banana Lavander Waffles with Vanilla Mascarpone, Roasted Delicata Squash, Hazelnut and Taleggio Focaccia Tartine, and the made-famous-by-Oprah Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie.Blending the allure of New York City with beloved French fare and cafe culture, The Maman Cookbook encourages the Francophile in you to create delicious cafe favorites and special moments in your own home.Experience the award-winning recipes for cookies, cakes, quiches, and croissants frommaman, the beloved rustic-chic cafeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TASTE OF HOME . "The perfect host gift but also one that will surely be earmarked, splashed with wine and chocolate from overuse, which in my mind is a smash."-Erin McKenna, owner of Erin McKenna's BakeryElisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte openedmamanto fill a void in their hearts. They wanted to create a warm, cozy place for people to come together and savor a freshly baked madeleine or slice of savory quiche with the comfort and familiarity of being in their own living room. This collection of 100 recipes spans bestselling dishes from their locations in New York City, Montreal, and Toronto-like Banana-Lavender Cornmeal Waffles with Vanilla Mascarpone, Cumin Chickpea Salad, and the Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies made famous by none other than Oprah.French café culture and urban-rustic design come together to create a cookbook as delicious as it is visually inspiring. Whether you'd like to make one of Elisa's naked cakes for a special occasion or a roasted chicken sandwich with basil aïoli for lunch,mamanwelcomes you with open arms.