Originally published in 1963, this is the Japanese translation of the classic cookbook "La cuisine est un jeu d'enfants," which has been read and passed down for three generations in France.
The book features 44 recipes for casual French home cooking, with easy-to-understand text that is also suitable for young readers and cute illustrations by Michel Olivet himself.
The Japanese version was translated by Paris-based musician Emi Nekozawa, who highlights the differences between Japanese and French dining habits, such as easily available ingredients and seasonings.
The author's friend, the poet Jean Cocteau, wrote the preface, in which he offers the insightful words, "If you are naughty and disobedient, then be rebellious and good."

*List of recipes

Recipe for soup and hors d'oeuvres
Onion gratin soup Tomato accordion Croque Monsieur Orange ~ Poisonous mushroom quiche from a picture book Lorraine bread Bagnat ~ Barbecue-like Niçoise sandwich Cool lemon pickles Niçoise salad Cheese matchsticks Rice salad Warm cheese canapes Prune wrapped in bacon Apple salad cup

Egg and fish recipe
Curried egg cocotteCrouton crepesCaroline egg and oyster nestEgg and cheese souffléCrab beignets ~ French-style fritesFluffy sardine toastSole fillet with almond flavor

Meat and chicken recipe
Jambalaya ~ Louisiana style rice Cook au Vin ~ Chicken in wine Pineapple-flavored chicken Garlic chicken Salt dome-encased chicken Rabbit mustard breadcrumbs baked in cream sauce Pork rib apple steak Hamburger steak with mushrooms Pepper-flavored steak

Recipe with sauce and vegetables
Self-brewed mayonnaise Bechamel sauce/Mornay sauce Cauliflower hedgehog Freshly made pasta Potato gratin French pilaf

Dessert recipes
Friand - Almond cake Creme brulée without burning the top Melty banana bread Perdu - French toast To-fe - A cake that can be made in no time

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