Basic French Cookery Course

Basic French Cookery Course by Len Deighton is a practical guide that demystifies classic French cooking through 50 innovative cookstrips—step-by-step illustrated diagrams originally devised by the author and popularized in the Observer newspaper. Published as a companion to his earlier ABC of French Food, the book covers essential techniques for preparing vegetables, meats, sauces, and dishes like fricassée or sabayon, alongside guides to French cheeses, wines, menus, and charcuterie. Deighton’s approachable style, blending his thriller-writer precision with unpretentious shortcuts, makes it ideal for home cooks seeking authentic results without pretension.