Enjoy a taste of France at home with our French recipes. Try a rich beef bourguignon or gooey baked Camembert. For a sweet French treat, choose between berry clafoutis, a classic crème caramel or flaming crêpes Suzette - we'll have it all please!
A Provençal dish that hails from the south of France, the cassoulet is an integral part of traditional French cuisine. This pork cassoulet recipe is rich, rustic, and extremely satisfying. One to save for the cooler months of the year when you're most in need of a pick-me-up.
Chocolate and raspberries are a winning combination with the acid fruit of the berries cutting through the richness of the chocolate
These hazelnut choux buns are a gorgeous little treat and make a fantastic alternative to a big birthday cake. The toasted, earthy flavour of the nuts marries beautifully with the sweetness of the strawberries. A really special recipe that is great to master.
Slow cooked for maximum flavour, this hearty, flavoursome casserole is sure to soon become a family favourite. The selection of greens provide your five-a-day in one dish and it can be frozen, so do the work at the weekend for a quick freezer hit during the week.
This spinach mushroom and Brie tart makes a perfect lunch or first course at a supper party. Start by blind baking the pastry, then, make the cheesy mushroom filling before popping back in the oven to finish.
Impress your guests at cocktail time with these homemade buttery puff pastry sun-dried tomato and pesto palmiers that are a doddle to put together but make a much more sophisticated nibble option than a just opening a packet of crisps.
Impress your nearest and dearest and have a go making homemade chicken goujons and ketchup. You'll need some fresh breadcrumbs to coat the meat so use a food processor to blend some slightly stale bread. The ketchup is a simple and magical combination of tomatoes, salt, sugar, and vinegar.
Nothing says blowout like a cheese fondue and the depth of flavour in this one is provided by the Emmental and Gruyere cheese. Consistency is key - keep stirring until it thickens - with a crusty baguette on standby so the dipping can commence.
This is an exciting way of using up tomatoes and peppers that are about to turn. Grilling the peppers before they're added to the tart really brings out their sweet, tangy taste. Add fresh basil for a proper flavour of summer.
Try a spoonful of nature's nectar in loads of delicious dishes, from sweet to savoury.
This French casserole is an all-time classic with beef cooked in red wine, rich stock, garlic and herbs for a one-pot dish that renders an amazing depth of flavour every time. All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a covered dish then wait until it's done.
Cheese lovers will adore this three cheese soufflé, with the strong, tangy flavours of Cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan. Serve it straight from the oven with a fresh green salad and a hunk of crusty bread
This riff on a classic potato rosti incorporates sweet potato and sweetcorn to add a dessert-like dimension of flavour to the dish. Crisp on the outside and hot and steamy in the middle, these rostis are the very definition of moreish.
Cheat and make these moreish almondy tarts with readymade pastry, don’t tell your friends and they won’t guess!
If you thought beef should be paired only with red wine, think again. This rich beef stew cooked in white wine gives has a brilliant depth of flavour and will only improve if made the day before. Serve with a generous hunk of bread and a crisp green salad.
Forget sausages on sticks, impress guests with every mouthful of these tasty bites! Smoked salmon tartare is a classic and elegant appetizer that is both quick to prepare and cook, making it the perfect party food.
Try a different take on a salad Niçoise by using salmon instead of tuna and sundried tomatoes instead of fresh: the lovely dressing conjures up summer in the south of France. This recipe leaves out anchovies and eggs, but do include either/or if you like.
Bramley apples are for more than just crumble and this sorbet with apple crisps is a perfect dessert for Indian summer nights. Simply freeze and frequently stir cooked bramley apples, sugar, lemon juice and glucose and make the apple crisps while you wait.
A tian is a French roasted vegetable dish, made up of layered ingredients. Sweet fennel and nutty chickpeas are lovely with the roasted tomato, goat's cheese and olives. A great dish to enjoy when the sun is shining.
Make your own croquettes with this simple, tasty recipe. Potatoes, carrots and peas are mixed with cottage cheese before being rolled in oats. Kids will love it – and adults will, too. Enjoy as a side with chicken and fish, or just on their own.
Spoil yourself and your guests with this mushroom and leek bake with home-made crêpes as the star. A cheese, leek and mushroom filling gives the dish real comfort factor and when served warm sprinkled with fresh chives it looks irresistible.
Rotisserie chicken is chicken flavoured with spices that is then cooked directly next to a heat source to create sumptuous tasting meat. In this dish, it is served with a simple side of cabbage and leek boullion, which complements it perfectly.
It's time to give this elegant dessert a little twist. Lining the base of the ramekins with apple will add a delicious layer to this already winning recipe – and it's an addition that's guaranteed to impress your guests.
A quick, light and simple omelette that makes a great breakfast or lunch. Tender asparagus, chopped chives and parsley, and creamy, melty Gruyère cheese elevate the humble omelette into a thing of beauty.
Apple cinnamon French Toast – is that a breakfast or dessert? Who cares?! When something tastes this good and this indulgent it becomes an essential for any time of the day. Note: sharing is optional.
French countryside-style cooking at its best: stew chicken, mushrooms and carrots in white wine and chicken stock for a creamy, flavoursome chicken dish. Cumin seeds and thyme add even more aroma and depth.
There's more to be made with tuna than tuna mayo. Try this easy-to-make quiche for lunch next time you have a craving. The ready-made pastry makes light work of this classic, but remember to blind bake it before adding the wet filling or you'll be left with a soggy bottom.
Caramelised bananas and a healthy glug of rum are the secret ingredients in this banana tarte tatin. A 30-minute stint in the oven, until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the caramel sauce is bubbling at the edges, is all it takes to make the tart come to life. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Looking for a gorgeous homemade gift idea for the foodies in your life? These Champagne truffles are hard to beat. You can use sparkling wine, if you prefer, or make them with orange liqueur or brandy.
A hearty, healthy soup full of lovely flavours that is perfect for an autumunal or winter lunch. Smooth, buttery haricot beans adds texture and paprika brings warmth, while aromatic thyme highlights the tomatoey sauce.
Cassoulet is a gorgeous meaty bean stew with a crisp topping from South-West France. In this simplified version, a seared pork fillet is simmered with carrots, garlic and beans in cider and stock. Served with steamed cabbage and creamy mash.
This Alsace-inspired tart is made with golden puff pastry, topped with a magical trio of softened leeks, cheese and bacon. The creamy filling is composed of whisked and seasoned crème fraîche and eggs. Ready in just half an hour, it'll have you dreaming of the mountains.
This soufflé is incredibly easy and a great way to use up cooked ham