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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Apple desserts
Îles flottantes au cidre (cider floating islands)
Try our irresistible Îles flottantes: clouds of meringue floating on a zippy cider custard with matchsticks of fresh apple and a cider syrup.
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Leeks
Simple leeks vinaigrette
Simple leeks vinaigrette is the perfect make-ahead starter. The leeks are.dressed with a thick vinaigrette, chopped egg and spring herbs.
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Cod
Confit cod with watercress velouté
Top chef Adam Byatt shares his culinary know-how in this impressive recipe for confit cod served with silky watercress velouté.
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Baking recipes
Far breton (French custard cake)
Far Breton is a beloved pudding from Brittany, made of boozy prunes set in a rich custard. The Exploding Bakery shows you how to make it.
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Classic sauces
Sauce suprême
Adam Byatt shares his stellar recipe for sauce suprême. This classic French sauce is made by enriching a velouté with cream and lemon.
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Classic sauces
Beurre blanc
Learn how to make beurre blanc with chef Adam Byatt's recipe. This classic rich and buttery French sauce is perfect with asparagus or fish.
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Homemade dressings and sauces
Peppercorn sauce
Chef Adam Byatt shares his recipe for easy peppercorn sauce with brandy. It's the perfect partner for a juicy steak.
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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
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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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
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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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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Celebrity chef Christmas recipes
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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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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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 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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