This book presents recipes from France that reflect the ingredients and culture of the country.

Includes index and glossary.

France -- French food -- Ingredients -- Before you start -- French onion soup -- Vichyssoise -- Tomato salad and green salad -- Quiche lorraine -- Pissaladiere -- Nicoise salad -- Croque monsieur -- Steak with chervil butter -- Gratin dauphinois -- Mushroom omelette -- Ratatiouille -- Apple tart -- Creme brulee -- Mediterranean fish -- Tuiles cookies -- Chocolate truffles.