Book excerpt: Embark on this cooking course and learn to master 60 classic recipes, which are accompanied by an aerial-shot photo for every step. The book takes you through all the essential cooking techniques. Start by learning how to make a béchamel sauce and then progress to making gratins, lasagnas or a soufflé. It will show you how to roast a meat, prepare vegetables for a ratatouille, make your own stuffing, sauces for steaks, in short a complete course for all that is useful to know for everyday cooking.