French Cooking in Ten Minutes: or Adapting to the Rhythm of Modern Life

I bought two copies, one for each of my kids, and feel like this is the one book you need if you only ever have one recipe book. It's more of a philosophy book than a cook book, and there's nothing fancy going on here, but some of the recipes are actually quite practical. The simple tomato soup is, well, super.

This is my second copy - I rather foolishly let someone borrow my first copy! Despite being first published in the 1930s the advice is still relevant today. Judicious use of "convenience" foods and simple techniques produce excellent food in very little time. His other books are also well worth reading. The fact that Elizabeth David was a fan of his says more than I can.

This book is perfect for a pocket book, to read before you go bed or while commuting to work, very quick recipes and instructions. It is not that complicated but give yourself a very basic standart recipe and some tips for people who takes cooking a bit serious. If you are a food lover it is nice to have a overview of this book and then check in another source the same recipe to improve it.

I collect cookery books and enjoyed this history of recipes that clearly inform many recent chef recipes

Fantastic no nonsense book. There is also a tv series filmed back in the 80s available on certain streaming platform of the same name. Probably one of the best cook shows on tv

A nice little book for the novice cook to gain confidence from.

Very influential on Raymond Blanc with good reason.

Perhaps the single most useful cookbook I've ever owned!

If you love Paris this is one of the best books to read to transport you there. The narrative is as witty as a cookbook can get.

What an interesting book! I can't believe it was written so long ago as M. de Pomiane gives us many useful tips. I liked it as it was a window into life many years ago. I can see the old stove and M. de Pomiane coming in and putting on the pan of hot water before he takes off his coat. It was an education!

While I was initially surprised by the small size and cheap paper of this edition, the contents are what matter and these are both helpful and hilarious. Written by a French GP earlier last century, you need to understand that his 10 minute premise is actually for a multi-course midday meal, not for a single dish. To achieve this, he asks you to be prepared (equipment and pantry) and organised (prep time) and then to enjoy what would once have been a generous lunch hour/s at home rather than a box of noodles at your desk. This is NOT a cookbook for novices or people looking for a modern fast family meal. It is, however, a great and sometimes very funny (occasionally intentionally, often not) book for experienced cooks and general foodie nuts.

Loved this compact book… written with expertise and humour—full of information, quick prep and easy recipes for the keen cook. (Although most recipes will take more than ten minutes for the average cook).

I love how this book reads like he's right there with you. It's fantastic. I've cooked a number of decent meals directly out of this book. This book is not advanced at all, but certainly can take you from zero to looking half way competent.