60 classic recipes with step by step photos, that can be followed at a glance. The book takes you through all the essential cooking techniques. Start by learning how to make a bechamel sauce and then progress to making gratins, lasagnes or a soufflé. It will show you how to roast a meat, prepare vegetables for a ratatouille, make your own stuffing, sauces for steaks, in short a complete course for all that is useful to know for everyday cooking.