Raymond Blanc knows more about food and cooking than pretty much anyone else. Now, for the first time Raymond shares the fruits of all that hard work and experimentation, and reveals the secrets of his gastronomy.

Raymond Blanc is revered as a culinary legend, whose love of food is lifelong. Years of experience have given him a rich store of knowledge and the skill to create dishes that work time after time. With a range of achievable and inspirational recipes, 'Kitchen Secrets' is all about bringing Gallic passion into the home kitchen.

The much-loved French chef presents more than 100 simple dishes for the cook at home.

Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden is a celebration of seasonal ingredients, grown and cooked by Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The book mirrors the connection - the ethos, principles, heart and soul - between kitchen and garden. With Raymond at our side, we visit his expansive kitchen garden or potager, a homage to the seasons; the medicinal herb garden; the dark but tempting Mushroom Valley; the Japanese Tea Garden; the vast orchard, and the bee hives, which provide honey for the hotel guests. Each garden yields precious produce that...