With books such as Pork & Sons and Ripailles, Parisian author and son of a butcher Stéphane Reynaud is fast gaining a reputation for his rustic, fuss-free food. In his most recent book, Rôtis, he shares the French mastery of the oven.

Filet de boeuf rôti en croûte de champignons (roast fillet of beef with mushrooms “en croûte”)
Filet de boeuf rôti en croûte de champignons (roast fillet of beef with mushrooms “en croûte”)
Filet de boeuf rôti en croûte de champignons (roast fillet of beef with mushrooms “en croûte”)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Gratin de pommes de terre boulanger (potato gratin boulanger)
Gratin de pommes de terre boulanger (potato gratin boulanger)
Gratin de pommes de terre boulanger (potato gratin boulanger)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Lapin rôti à la Lyonnaise (Lyonnaise-style roast rabbit)
Lapin rôti à la Lyonnaise (Lyonnaise-style roast rabbit)
Lapin rôti à la Lyonnaise (Lyonnaise-style roast rabbit)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Poulet rôti aux anchois et au romarin (roast chicken with anchovies and rosemary)
Poulet rôti aux anchois et au romarin (roast chicken with anchovies and rosemary)
Poulet rôti aux anchois et au romarin (roast chicken with anchovies and rosemary)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Rôti de saumon aux crevettes (Roast salmon with prawns)
Rôti de saumon aux crevettes (Roast salmon with prawns)
Rôti de saumon aux crevettes (Roast salmon with prawns)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Epaule en cocotte de foin (lamb shoulder in a bed of straw)
Epaule en cocotte de foin (lamb shoulder in a bed of straw)
Epaule en cocotte de foin (lamb shoulder in a bed of straw)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Travers rôti, ail grillé (roast spare ribs with toasted garlic)
Travers rôti, ail grillé (roast spare ribs with toasted garlic)
Travers rôti, ail grillé (roast spare ribs with toasted garlic)
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO

Filet de boeuf piqué d’ail aux escargots
Filet de boeuf piqué d’ail aux escargots
Filet de boeuf piqué d’ail aux escargots
PHOTOGRAPH FREDERIC LUCANO