THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘A delicious cornucopia of classic French cookery delivered with aplomb.’ – Grace Dent
'A stunning debut book! An irresistible combination of culinary cleverness, boundless passion and absolute devotion to the great craft of cookery. Magnifique!' – Adam Byatt
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.
‘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
French Classics
By Matthew Ryle
This is the indispensable guide to classic French cookery from star chef Matthew Ryle.
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Book Details
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing | Pub date: August 2025 | Format: 246 x 189mm | Extent: 288 pages | Word Count: 75,000 wordsAbout the Author
Matthew Ryle is a devoted chef with more than ten years of experience in renowned global eateries including three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (UK), Frioul (Dubai) and Isabel Mayfair (UK). He began his career aged just fifteen in the Michelin-starred kitchen of L’Ortolan in Reading, UK. After becoming a firm favourite as a runner-up in the final rounds on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018, Matthew launched one of London's busiest new restaurants – the French all-day brasserie Maison Francois – to great critical success and numerous accolades including two AA rosettes and a Michelin Plate. Matthew is now dedicated to sharing his culinary expertise by introducing uncomplicated, top-notch culinary experiences into people’s households through his hugely popular and continually growing social media following.
