How do you cook the perfect roast chicken? Which pasta dish is the most comforting? How to assemble a black forest worthy of the best pastries? Every day, Lesley Chesterman is asked these existential questions. After decades of culinary explorations, she has finally gathered all the answers in this generous book. Pastry chef, food critic and gourmet columnist (The Gazette, Ici Première), Lesley reveals her secrets to making over 100 great classics to perfection, in addition to offering a ton of sound advice. This reference book is also a charming plea for a return to the pleasure of cooking and a celebration of the time spent together around the table.

Includes index. Translation of: Chez Lesley: mes secrets pour tout réussir en cuisine.