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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Leek and bacon flamiche

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roast duck with rich maple-baked beans

Crispy roast duck is glazed at the last minute with maple syrup and cooked alongside...

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Beignets

Beignets

These nutmeg-scented beignets dusted in icing sugar are the perfect sweet treat to nibble on...

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Tarte au chocolat

Tarte au chocolat

When making the pastry, ensure the butter is fridge-cold before you rub it into the flour....

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Potato, leek and stilton pithivier

Potato, leek and stilton pithivier

Debbie Major puts a twist on a traditional sweet pithivier with this savoury cheese version....

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Classic almond pithivier

Classic almond pithivier

This famous pastry from the Loire in France, which resembles the galette des rois, is...

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Chicken and sausage cassoulet

Chicken and sausage cassoulet

A French-inspired recipe, we’ve taken a classic cassoulet and added chicken thighs. It’s a hearty...

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Cheat’s bourride

Cheat’s bourride

We’ve put a twist on bourride – a French fish stew – to cut down...

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Shallot tarte tatin

Shallot tarte tatin

You won’t believe that Gaz Oakley’s shallot tarte tatin is vegan. Sweet shallots are caramelised...

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Pork and rabbit rillettes

Pork and rabbit rillettes

David Everitt-Matthias – head chef at Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham – shares his recipe...

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Hot-smoked salmon nicoise

Hot-smoked salmon nicoise

We’ve put a twist on a traditional French recipe by swapping tuna for hot-smoked salmon...

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Bramble and bay jam baked camembert

Bramble and bay jam baked camembert

You just can’t beat a gorgeously gooey baked camembert – or can you? Try stuffing...

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Fig tarte tatin

Fig tarte tatin

”This tart is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening. The jammy figs lap...

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Eggs en cocotte

Eggs en cocotte

Eggs en cocotte is an elegant French dish that’s perfect for lazy Sunday brunches. We’ve...

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Ultimate gratin dauphinois

Ultimate gratin dauphinois

Making this most luscious of potato bakes takes a little extra time – there’s slicing,...

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Ham and Boursin quiche with quail eggs

Ham and Boursin quiche with quail eggs

Debbie Major puts a clever twist on quiche Lorraine with this recipe using Boursin, quail eggs...

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Quiche lorraine

Quiche lorraine

Food writer Debbie Major gives her version of a classic quiche lorraine. A rich and...

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Olive cake

Olive cake

Whip up this easy-to-make, savoury olive cake from chef Lionel Levy of Alycone restaurant in...

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Madeleines with a lemon and thyme drizzle

Madeleines with a lemon and thyme drizzle

Light and utterly elegant French madeleines are drizzled in a citrussy lemon and thyme icing....

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