French recipes

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

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The ultimate brioche buns

Brioche

The ultimate brioche buns

TV baking judge and top pastry chef Benoit Blin shares his recipe for the ultimate brioche buns, filled with silky pastry cream.

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Steak and french onion beans

Steak

Steak and french onion beans

The flavour of French onion soup weaves its way through creamy, plump butter beans, creating a rich base for a perfectly cooked steak.

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Hazelnut paris-brest

Patisserie

Hazelnut paris-brest

TV judge and top pastry chef Benoit Blin shows how to master a paris-brest. This famous French bake was invented to celebrate a bicycle race.

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Duck à l’orange sanguine

Duck

Duck à l’orange sanguine

Duck à l’orange, the French classic, is taken to flavourful new heights with the prized ruby-red blood orange. Serve with roast potatoes.

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Passion fruit and coconut crème brûlée

Make-ahead desserts

Passion fruit and coconut crème brûlée

Looking for an easy make-ahead dessert recipe for a special occasion? Try Ravinder Bhogal's passion fruit and coconut crème brûlée to share.

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Michel Roux Jr’s diplomat puddings

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Michel Roux Jr’s diplomat puddings

Michel Roux Jr shares his recipe for diplomat puddings. These delightful French puds are packed with brioche, custard, raisins and rum.

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Giant seafood vol-au-vent

Puff pastry

Giant seafood vol-au-vent

This giant vol-au-vent makes a spectacular centrepiece for New Year's Eve or a festive buffet. Pile it high with prawns, scallops and fish.

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Vichy carrots

Carrots

Vichy carrots

Have you tried vichy carrots? This classic French technique is our favourite way to cook carrots. Star anise, thyme and lemon add flavour.

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Chicken, mushroom and tarragon ragout

Chicken casseroles

Chicken, mushroom and tarragon ragout

This traditional French chicken and mushroom ragout is perfect both on its own, or spooned over a mound of buttery mashed potato.

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Pear and roquefort tarte tatin

Tarte tatins

Pear and roquefort tarte tatin

This sweet-savoury tarte tatin tastes as good as it looks, thanks to the the gleaming pears, crumbled cheese and flecks of green thyme.

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Hot and tangy celeriac remoulade

Celeriac

Hot and tangy celeriac remoulade

Creamy, crunchy celeriac remoulade is like the side dish coleslaw wants to be when it grows up. Hot sauce and gherkins lend fire and zing.

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Socca (or farinata) with prawns, chickpeas and peppers

Easy starters

Socca (or farinata) with prawns, chickpeas and peppers

Debora Robertson shares her easy recipe for the Provençal chickpea flatbread, socca. This popular snack is known as farinata in Italy.

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Roast beef pan bagnat

Sandwiches

Roast beef pan bagnat

Pan bagnat is the king of picnic sandwiches – and our version roast beef and tapenade mayo. Make in advance, so the flavours can mingle.

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Best-of-the-best ratatouille

Best of the best

Best-of-the-best ratatouille

Want to make perfect ratatouille? Follow our recipe for the ultimate French summer stew, packed with aubergine, tomato and courgettes.

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Chicken thighs in a mustard, tarragon and grape pan sauce

Chicken thighs

Chicken thighs in a mustard, tarragon and grape pan sauce

The sauce is the star of this easy bistro dish, made using all those delicious brown bits from the bottom of the pan for buckets of flavour.

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Best-of-the-best steak tartare

Steak

Best-of-the-best steak tartare

Good steak tartare is a thing of beauty. The French dish is a restaurant classic, but with quality beef fillet, it’s simple to make at home.

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