Master the art of cooking classic French dishes and prepare exquisite meals for family friends. All the recipes in this book are simple to make and reflect the diverse culinary traditions of France: from Provence and the Mediterranean south come delicious fish and seafood flavoured with aromatic herbs, juicy tomatoes, garlic and fruity olive oil; Aquitaine, Perigord and the Atlantic seaboard are the home of fresh fish, truffles, foie gras and Armagnac; from the centre of France and the Alps there are delicious cheeses, charcuterie and rustic stews and casseroles; Normandy and Brittany are renowned for their fresh fish and shellfish, apples, cider and dairy produce; while from the north and north-east of the country come wholesome pates and creamy savoury tarts.