About the Author

Jean-François Mallet, a trained professional chef as well as a talented photographer, has worked with some of the biggest names in cooking, including Joel Robuchon, Michel Kenever, and Michel Rostang. His work has appeared in magazines including Saveur, Elle, and Gourmet, and he is the author of more than two dozen cookbooks. He lives in France.

Reviews

"[Simple cookbooks are] turning a lot of very old culinary wisdom upside down."--Wall Street Journal

"A great starter kit to get in the kitchen."--The Chicago Tribune