A sumptuous French cookbook that immerses readers in the incomparable cuisine of the Périgord
region by the bestselling author of the beloved Dordogne Mysteries series co-authored with
his wife food writer and novelist Julia Watson. Bruno Courrèges the protagonist of Martin
Walker's internationally acclaimed mystery series is not only the local police chief of the
idyllic village of St Denis. Bruno also happens to be an impressive amateur chef and in this
delightful new cookbook the culinary and cultural inspiration behind Bruno's fiction world
comes to life. Featuring local recipes charming anecdotes and a history of its French setting
Bruno's Cookbook invites readers into the bucolic life of Walker and his wife Julia and
showcases their passion for the region's rich cuisine. Brimming with truffles pate top
quality fruit and vegetables famed regional cheeses and wines the Périgord is a gourmet's
paradise. Bruno's Cookbook includes over 90 recipes steeped in local flavours and prepared in
Walker's large country kitchen from Duck Breast Fillets with Honey and Mustard Red Onion
Tarte Tatin and a classic Beef Pot Roast to Chard Gratin (Bruno's comfort meal) Hazelnut
Meringue Cake and Homemade Blackcurrant Liqueur. Centred on the splendid institution of the
village market the recipes are organised around the people who provide the food: the fisherman
the hunter the cheesemaker the forager the baker and the winemaker. A feast for the senses
Bruno's Cookbook transports readers to France's gastronomic heartland.
