In One Pot French, home cooks are invited to savour the best of French cuisine, a culinary tradition famous for its soups, stews, and casseroles. The pairing of classic French cuisine with the perennial appeal of one-pot cooking makes a delicious combination, a natural for aromatic sauces and slow-cooked, hearty meals.Ranging form the Mediterranean seafood of Provence, to the buttery roasts of Tours, to the cheese-and cream-based dishes of Normandy, One Pot French features more than 100 mouthwatering recipes for traditional one-pot soups and stews; fish, poultry, and meat dishes; vegetables; sauces---even desserts.

Author Jean-Pierre Challet, a renowned French chef, shares his secrets for perfecting classic dishes through anecdotes and helpful tips, while a special section on French basics makes it easy for any cook to master this cuisine. Why make the same old chicken and rice when you can prepare bouillabaisse, cassoulet or potatoes gratin?With easy to follow recipes and a special section on classic French basics, One Pot French is an indispensable guide to authentic French cooking in the one-pot tradition.

Jean-Pierre Challet was born and raised in Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France. He studied at the Ecole Hoteliere in Nice before moving to Canada, where he has become one of the country’s top chefs. He lives in Toronto.

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Jennifer Decorte left the world of corporate communications to pursue her love of food. Upon graduating from the Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute in Ottawa, she apprenticed in the kitchens of Canada’s Prime Minister and Governor General.

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