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FRENCH CLASSICS - THE DEBUT COOKBOOK

– AVAILABLE TO PRE ORDER

FRENCH CLASSICS - THE DEBUT COOKBOOK – AVAILABLE TO PRE ORDER

"French Classics" cookbook by Matthew Ryle.

French Classics: Easy and Elevated Dishes to Cook at Home

I’ve written a cookbook. My first one. French Classics. And it’s now available to pre order.

The book is out 28 August 2025 in the UK, and 21 October 2025 in the US.

You can pre order it now, from all major book retailers.

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Croquembouche

I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone who genuinely loves Christmas pudding. Growing up, it always felt more like a ritual than a treat. In my house, my grandad made it entertaining, his one festive responsibility was hiding coins in the pudding, ranging from 2p to £2. Every bite was a gamble, as you’d crunch down on a coin when you least expected it. A memorable tradition, but the pudding itself? Perhaps not worth the six-week wait it takes to prepare. The croquembouche however, a showstopping French dessert traditionally served at weddings, featuring delicate choux buns filled with silky vanilla cream. Its towering, tree-like shape makes it the perfect festive centrepiece. It still has the nostalgic crunch of my families Christmas pudding, but I’d take the crunch of caramel over a coin any day. Yes, it takes some time and effort, but trust me, it’s much quicker than six weeks, and is a truly memorable dessert.

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