French Classics: Easy and Elevated Dishes to Cook at Home

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

- Garlicky roast chicken, crispy potatoes and salad with a simple vinaigrette.
- Moules Mariniere with white wine, garlic and parsley.
- Beef Bourginon 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.

Review

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

About the Author

Matthew Ryle is a chef with over fifteen years of experience in renowned global restaurants including three Michelin starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.

In 2020, he launched one of London's busiest restaurants, Maison François, which has received numerous accolades, including two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Plate. In 2024, he opened its sister restaurant, Café François to critical acclaim and he is Executive Chef partner across the restaurant group.

In his spare time, Matthew shares classic French recipes and culinary expertise with millions of followers on his hugely popular social media channels @matthewryle.