French recipes

Ah France – the nation that gave rise to gratins, soufflés, steak frites and croque monsieur. There’s plenty to love about French cuisine, and here are some of the reasons we do.

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Red onion soup with cheesy sourdough melts

Soup recipes

Red onion soup with cheesy sourdough melts

We’ve used beef stock in this sweet red onion soup to add real depth of...

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Duck and sausage cassoulet

Best sausage casserole recipes

Duck and sausage cassoulet

The hearty stew from southwest France never goes out of fashion. Cooking it involves a...

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Chicken cordon bleu bake

Chicken thigh recipes

Chicken cordon bleu bake

Chicken cordon bleu is a dish that involves wrapping chicken thighs in ham and cheese...

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Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

Gratin recipes

Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

”This is a dish that used to be on the menu at The Seafood Restaurant,...

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Apple tarte tatin

Apple recipes

Apple tarte tatin

Matt Tebutt‘s tarte tatin is the perfect dessert to impress – without too much fuss....

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Chicory and cheese panade

Vegetarian comfort food recipes

Chicory and cheese panade

This cheesy, meat-free version of panade, a French-style casserole made with bread, is a great way...

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Blue cheese and thyme soufflés

Soufflé recipes

Blue cheese and thyme soufflés

A classic dinner party dish with a twist, this easy-to-follow blue cheese and thyme soufflé...

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Ultimate beef bourguignon

Casserole recipes

Ultimate beef bourguignon

There’s something infinitely comforting about meltingly tender beef, velvety, sweet shallots and smoky bacon cooked...

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Apple, shallot, bacon and goat’s cheese tarte tatin

Savoury tarts

Apple, shallot, bacon and goat’s cheese tarte tatin

The sweet and savoury combination of apples, shallots, bacon and goat’s cheese makes this sticky...

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Coq au vin pie

Pie recipes

Coq au vin pie

What to do with leftovers? Simple: make a pie. We’ve batch-cooked this coq au vin...

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Easy coq au vin

Favourite chicken recipes

Easy coq au vin

French cuisine has never looked so easy. Our take on the classic French stew is...

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Sausage, lentil and goat’s cheese salad with tapenade dressing

Lentil recipes

Sausage, lentil and goat’s cheese salad with tapenade...

This French-inspired sausage, lentil and goat’s cheese salad, with a tapenade dressing, is a real...

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Gâteau breton

Make-ahead dessert recipes

Gâteau breton

Edd Kimber‘s gâteau breton is synonymous with the area it hails from, Brittany. It’s a...

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Apple soufflés with salted caramel sauce

Apple recipes

Apple soufflés with salted caramel sauce

The apples are roasted first to release their natural sugars and intensify their flavour. Baked...

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Praline pain perdu with berries

Brunch recipe ideas

Praline pain perdu with berries

Georgina Hayden has created a decadent brunch dish- pain perdu – in which brioche is...

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Apricot, almond and thyme tarte tatin

Tarte tatin recipes

Apricot, almond and thyme tarte tatin

Georgina Hayden has created this recipe using one of her favourite summer fruits: apricots. She...

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Ultimate quiche lorraine

Savoury tarts

Ultimate quiche lorraine

This classic recipe may seem simple to make, but its success lies in the finer...

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Leek and bacon flamiche

Savoury tarts

Leek and bacon flamiche

Inspired by a traditional northern French dish, this leek and bacon flamiche recipe makes a...

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Classic croissants

Brunch recipe ideas

Classic croissants

Learn how to make classic butter croissants with this recipe by Richard Bertinet. They’re the...

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Provençal-style poached chicken

One-pot chicken recipes

Provençal-style poached chicken

Make this simple French-style poached chicken when you have a bit of time, safe in...

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Butternut squash, blue cheese and quince jelly soufflé

Soufflé recipes

Butternut squash, blue cheese and quince jelly soufflé

It’s one of the classics, yet many cooks shy away from it. Once you understand...

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Chocolate, banana and hazelnut galette

Sweet tart recipes

Chocolate, banana and hazelnut galette

”Antony and Cleopatra. Meghan and Harry. Gin and tonic. Chocolate and banana. Some couplings are...

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Beef bourguignon pies

Pie recipes

Beef bourguignon pies

These beef bourguignon pies by Georgina Hayden are the perfect comfort food when there’s a...

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Roast duck with rich maple-baked beans

Duck recipes

Roast duck with rich maple-baked beans

Whole roast duck is cooked to crisp perfection, then glazed at the last minute with...

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