A collection of over 200 regional French recipes, this book celebrates the diverse gastronomy of France.This is real food: delicious recipes that celebrate the beauty of cooking what is ripe and in season. While the appeal of this collection rests firmly on its recipes, the photographs of France transport the reader to this idyllic world where Gabriel Gate is the perfect host. Enjoy with him country-style pates and terrines; tians and gratins; crepes and mousses; Fish Stews from the Languedoc, Normandy and Provence; fricassees and casseroles like cassoulet, coq au vin and poule au pot; roasts and tournedos; and brioche, gateaux, souffles and tarts from every region of France.This cookbook brings to life the seasonal dishes that bring the warmth of rural France into your home.