Delicieux: The Recipes of France

Délicieux presents a broad selection of the many wonderful dishes Gabriel Gaté has collected during his time as a chef, cookery teacher and lover of French food and travel. These are recipes that have been written, tested and adapted for the home cook, who can feel confident in preparing them successfully.From the simplest tarts and gratins, to the fish stews and savoie sponge cakes, this book shows the diversity and originality of France's rich culinary heritage. Gabriel has chosen recipes from every corner of France: from Normandy, with its delicate Channel fish and seafood, and fine butter and cream; to Provence in the south, with its Mediterranean vegetables and olive oil. He has visited local markets, cafés, fine-dining restaurants and patisseries, discovering new chefs, and uncovering original recipes of the most classic French foods. In Délicieux, Gabriel takes you with him on an irresistible tour through the best of these adventures. Read more