Doing it the french way

Our favourite type of cooking – maximum flavour, minimal washing-up

Matthew Ryle is a classically trained chef who competed on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018, and has since become the head of two French brasseries in London – Maison François and Cafe François.

CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

This is easy to knock together for a weeknight dinner, but also smart enough for any last-minute guests. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY ❄ 50g dried breadcrumbs 100g feta in brine 400g lamb

It’s time to shine in the kitchen with our delicious, make-ahead recipes

We’ve upped the flavour stakes on these by adding a simple seasoning that also brings a bit more crunch. SERVES 6-8 PREP 10 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY VE ❄ 2kg Maris Piper or King Edwardpotatoes6 tbs