Make your table the place everyone will want to linger, with irresistible recipes for over 150 classic and modern bistro dishes, from Coq au Vin and Tartiflette to Mushroom Bourguignon and Peach Tarte Tatin. We share countless techniques and tricks to help you master bistro cooking: Learn how to make French basics like mayonnaise and saffron rouille, bake crusty baguettes, and whip up the lightest soufflés. Skip going out tonight. Set out a table of sumptuous food instead. We'll help you. Then all you need is some joie de vivre. --Back cover.