French Classics

I’ve long been a fan of Maison François, with its confident and assured cooking and this book is a beautiful collection of those delicious French classics. One to linger over. * Matt Tebbutt *This book is just the beginning of the knowledge Matthew’s eager to share, and I have no doubt there will be many more to come. But this one is truly fantastic. * Thomas Straker *Matthew Ryle is so generous with his expertise and writes so invitingly. He brings the most exquisite dishes within the grasp of anyone with a keen interest in cooking. Utterly delicious reading. * Alex James *Genuinely one of the most beautiful books I’ve seen … It’s a book that every chef or aspiring chef and every home cook should have. * Tom Kerridge *An instant classic for the ages. Matt has written a love letter to French cuisine that feels like a gift to all of us, I want to cook it all. * Calum Franklin *What a stunning debut book! An irresistible combination of culinary cleverness, boundless passion and absolute devotion to the great craft of cookery. Magnifique, Matt! * Adam Byatt *Chef Matt makes French food easy for everyone everyone should love French food forever. * Matty Matheson *A delicious cornucopia of classic French cookery delivered with aplomb. * Grace Dent *Matthew Ryle’s passion for French food shines from every page, sharing traditional and much-loved recipes for home cooks to recreate authentic French dishes at home. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, Matthew’s cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the flavours and traditions of French cooking. * Paul Ainsworth *Matt is a chef whom I admire… he captures the spirit of France. I look forward to trying these recipes. * Pierre Koffmann *Matthew Ryle has cooked some of my all-time favorite dishes and is responsible for some of my most memorable meals. I admire him greatly—not just for his skill, but for his authenticity as a chef. If his food is anything to go by, this book will be nothing short of brilliant. I can’t wait to dive in. * Ravneet Gill *Matt’s new cookbook is a masterpiece, bringing French classics to life in a way that’s both approachable and inspiring… I have no doubt this book will go on to do great things – guiding a whole new generation to master these timeless French dishes. * Jonas Blue *Matthew’s ability to breakdown creative ideas and create restaurant dishes is admirable and faultless, and he has now taken this to the home cook. * François O’Neill *A masterclass. The recipes are incredible and such a representation of French cuisine. * Chris Stark *

Matthew Ryle is a chef with over ten years of experience in renowned global eateries including three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, and has launched one of London’s busiest restaurants, Maison Francois, receiving numerous accolades including two AA rosettes and a Michelin Plate.