The French Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Lessons from Paris and Provence

With The French Kitchen Cookbook, culinary legend Patricia Wells invites home cooks into her life in France, making the fresh and delicious recipes from her popular classes available to fans who dream of experiencing their own gastronomic adventure in the world's culinary capital.

Beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated with stunning color photos, The French Kitchen Cookbook is a compilation and reflection on what she and her students have learned. Patricia Wells's meticulously written recipes express the basics―the rules that will help anyone become a better cook, while providing the deep satisfaction that comes from creating exquisite food from the freshest ingredients.

Here are some of her best recipes for appetizers, desserts, and everything in between, dishes inspired by the vibrant Provençal countryside and the bustle of Parisian life, including Miniature Onion and Goat Cheese Tatins, Zucchini and Basil Velouté, Fricassée of Chicken with Fennel, Capers, Tomatoes and Sausage, and Apricot Lavender Honey Sorbet.

Master the art of French cooking with Patricia’s trusted guidance:

• Provençal Recipes: Dishes inspired by the vibrant countryside, from Zucchini and Basil Velouté to sun-ripened Apricot Lavender Honey Sorbet.
• Parisian Classics: Capture the bustle of the city with elegant appetizers, refined main courses, and decadent desserts learned in her Rue Jacob cooking studio.
• A Masterclass in a Book: Learn the essential rules and methods Patricia teaches in her legendary classes, designed to make anyone a more confident and intuitive cook.
• Seasonal Menu Planning: Discover how to build exquisite meals around the freshest ingredients, with guidance on creating menus for any occasion, any time of year.

Patricia Wells is a journalist, author, and teacher who runs the popular cooking school At Home with Patricia Wells in Paris and Provence. She has won four James Beard Awards and the French government has honored her as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, recognizing her contribution to French culture. A former New York Times reporter, she is the only foreigner and the only woman to serve as restaurant critic for a major French publication, L'Express. She served as the global restaurant critic for the International Herald Tribune for more than twenty-five years. She lives in Paris and Provence with her husband, Walter Wells.