Bruno’s Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from a French Country Kitchen

Fans of Walker’s “Bruno, Chief of Police” mysteries know that these books are equal parts celebration of the food and culture of the Périgord region of France and cleverly constructed crime fiction. Now writing with his wife, Watson, Walker brings together more than 90 recipes for some of the favorite dishes of Bruno and his friends. Rather than being arranged by course, the cookbook is divided into chapters like “Vegetable Plot” and “The Market, Hunter, Baker, and Cheese Maker and Dairy Man,” with the recipes in each section showcasing the ingredients found therein. From walnut and green olive tapenade to Périgord quiche to “A Most Indulgent Chocolate Cake,” every recipe includes an entertaining introductory note and is written in an easily accessible style. The gorgeous color photographs not only splendidly illustrate the dishes but also help immerse readers in the southwestern corner of France.