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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Chicken thigh recipes
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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Steak recipes
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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Snacks and nibbles
Crudités with dill mayonnaise
This gorgeous green mayo gets its colour from a simple dill-infused oil. Serve it with a crudités platter for an easy summer starter.
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Sweet tart recipes
Michel Roux Jr’s almond and raspberry frangipane tart
Devote an afternoon to making Michel Roux Jr’s classy frangipane tart. “This French version of a bakewell tart is one of my favourites,” he says.
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Baking recipes
Nicola Lamb’s crullers
Learn how to make crullers with baker Nicola Lamb. These elegant pastries' grooves are ideal for holding a flavourful glaze or topping.
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Easy starter recipes
Pork rillettes
Pork rillettes, a French classic, is perfect served with a crusty baguette and pickles. Learn the art of meat potting with our easy recipe.
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Afternoon tea recipes
Caramelised white chocolate madeleines
Fluffy madeleines are a treat warm from the oven, especially when these delicate French bakes get a dose of caramelised white chocolate.
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Baking recipes
Chocolate custard brioche
Set aside some time at the weekend to make these gorgeous chocolate brioche loaves from master baker Richard Bertinet.
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Soufflé recipes
Smoked haddock and gruyère soufflés
These twice-baked smoked haddock soufflés are great if you’re nervous about making soufflés because you do the hard work ahead.
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Soufflé recipes
Cheddar and chive soufflé
This cheddar and chive soufflé makes an impressive main course for a light, elegant lunch. Serve with a green salad.
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Potato recipes
Pommes anna with lemon and sage
Pommes anna is a French side dish of thinly sliced potatoes baked in layers with butter. It's similar to dauphinois but without the cream.
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Favourite chicken recipes
Vinegar-braised chicken with herby polenta
Vinegar chicken is a classic dish from the French city of Lyon. Rich and creamy polenta balances out the sharp vinegar sauce perfectly.
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Soup recipes
Best of the best French onion soup
Create the ultimate French onion soup with our masterclass recipe, featuring an umami-rich broth of homemade stock and slow-cooked onions.
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Favourite chicken recipes
Chicken and choucroute garnie
Chicken is added to choucroute garnie – an Alsatian dish of sauerkraut with wine, salted meats and caraway – for a comforting one-pot dinner.
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Baking recipes
Tarte Tropézienne
Tarte Tropézienne is essentially a giant cream bun made with brioche dough. The French bake filled with raspberry jam and crème légère.
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Beef stew recipes
Beef short rib bourguignon
Beef bourguignon is a comforting stew from Burgundy. Create a great sauce by braising short ribs in wine before adding the traditional veg.
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