The Hands on French Cookbook is a dual-language cookbook that is designed to immerse the user in learning the French language by using the book and making the recipes. I found it to be fun and informational. I took French in high school and feel that the format makes sense and would be beneficial and a great way to learn the language by reading and doing. The recipes are from different regions of France and the author gives the reader a history of the area and the recipe as well as variations on the original recipe. Recommended!