"Cooking French" focuses on classic recipes and basic techniques, covering a wide range of recipes for all occasions and for all levels of cooks. "Cooking French" gives a real taste of French cooking, from the classic French onion soup to regional specialities such as beef bourguignon, or a tarte tatin. Alongside the recipes, "Cooking French" also leads the reader through preparing the basics, such as soup, crepes and tarts. Special 'three-way' spreads focus on recipe variations using a single ingredient, such as cheese or fish.