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The Roux family (including Michel Sr and Albert, and their sons Michel Jr and Alain) is Britain's first family of food and fine French cooking. The Roux family has trained many of Britain's top chefs - including Pierre Koffman, Gordon Ramsay, Rowley Leigh and Marcus Wareing. Michel Jr reveals what it was like to grow up as part of this 'magic' tradition. He shares his knowledge on everyday ingredients and how to get the best from your food. With 120 recipes - classic French with a lighter, modern twist - all for the home cook. Michel is now a regular on Master Chef. He reveals 'life behind the scenes' at a 2 Michelin star restaurant.

About the Author

Michel Roux Jr is one of London's most respected chefs. Le Gavroche, which he has run since 1994, has 2 Michelin stars and receives recommendations for excellence in every food guide. Since August 2008 Michel has been a regular on Master Chef. He is a keen fisherman and marathon runner.

Reviews

Roux's magnanimity - along with his passion for food and serious work ethic - shine through... the recipes in it are accessible, uncomplicated and wonderfully tempting
*METRO*

Michel Roux Jr is one of Britain's finest chefs... it's fascinating stuff for anyone interested in classic French cookery... Fabulous.
*FRESH*

elegant French recipes, such as duck confit, lobster with garlic butter and pink praline tart, that should appeal to any cook.
*SQUARE MEAL*

Michel Roux Jnr's autobiography-cum-cookbook is half food memoir, half French recipe collection and wholly engrossing. Roux's anecdotes provide a fascinating window on a life spent pioneering French haute cuisine as a member of the UK's defining culinarly dynasty.
*CATERER & HOTELKEEPER*