French Classics

‘A delicious cornucopia of classic French cookery delivered with aplomb.’ – Grace Dent

‘Everyone should experience a beautiful coq au vin, a classic tarte tatin. Chef Matt makes French food easy for everyone.’ – Matty Matheson

With a foreword by Raymond Blanc, this is the indispensable guide to classic French cookery...

A steaming bowl of mussels with white wine, garlic and parsley.
Garlicky roast chicken, crispy potatoes and salad with a simple vinaigrette.
Melting beef in a rich, velvety red wine sauce.
Decadent chocolate mousse made from three ingredients.

Matthew Ryle, is a classically trained chef with a genuine love of French cuisine. He is Executive Chef at acclaimed London restaurants Maison and Café François and shares his culinary expertise on his hugely popular social media channels. In his first book, French Classics, he shows home cooks how to create both easy and elevated recipes with faultless results every time.

‘Passion for French food shines from every page. A must-have for anyone looking to explore the flavors and traditions of French cooking.’ – Paul Ainsworth

'Nothing short of brilliant.' – Ravneet Gill

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
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

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.

Matthew is now dedicated to sharing his culinary expertise through his hugely popular social media following.

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