La Regalade: Simple French Bistro Food at Home

Chef Alain Rayé divulges his secrets to delicious French cooking. In West Vancouver, people flock to the comforting French country fare served at Chef Alain Rayé`s award-winning bistro, La Régalade.

Now the delicious tastes and aromas of this successful little bistro can be recreated thanks to the restaurant`s companion cookbook. Accompanied by luscious photography and humorous illustrations, the recipes are easy to follow and rich in flavor. Rayé also suggests wines to maximize the dining experience, and the book is organized by season to take full advantage of the fresh resources each season offers, such as:

• In the Spring: Pork Shanks with Ginger and Kumquats
• In the Summer: Chicken with Lemon Confit
• In the Autumn: Duck Ragout with Wild Mushrooms and Chestnuts
• In the Winter: Lentil Créme Soup with Grilled Bacon.