French recipes
Enjoy fine French food without too much fiddle and fuss, such as simple soufflés that rise every time and a vibrant ratatouille veggies will love.
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Apricot French toast
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Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe
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Chicken confit with French beans & herb chicken jus
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- Ready in 24 hrs
Slow-cook chicken legs in olive oil for really succulent and flavoursome meat, with this recipe from olive reader Tone Victoria Midtgård
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Warm salmon Niçoise
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A fresh way to serve a salmon fillet. Summery and light, this Niçoise is a lovely summer dish
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The ultimate makeover: French onion soup
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Angela Nilsen gives the French classic a makeover, losing the butter and beef stock to make a lighter soup that's still full of flavour
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Toulouse sausage & butter bean casserole
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Open a tin of butter beans and get creative with this quick and easy recipe
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French-style chicken with peas & bacon
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This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family
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Boulangère potatoes
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Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night
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Ultimate French omelette
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The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time
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Cheesy French toast with ham & grilled vine tomatoes
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This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd
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Easy
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Chicken liver & pineau pâté
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A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.
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Pear tarte Tatin
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Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
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Moderately Easy
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White chocolate crème brûlée
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Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an 'assiete' of mini chocolate puddings
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Moderately Easy
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Brioche French toast with raspberry jam
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Get the kids to help cook these and serve with raspberry jam and raspberries
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Basic hollandaise
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This sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, takes some time to prepare, but think of it as a workout with a whisk
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For The Keen Cook
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Tomato & caramelised onion tart tatin
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A vegetarian and savoury version of tart tatin - perfect for a light supper
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Moderately Easy
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Ratatouille
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Enjoy this superhealthy classic French vegetarian dish - counts as 4 of 5-a-day
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Brie & spinach croissants
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What better way to wake up in the morning than to a tray laden with coffee and a couple of these oozy and indulgent croissants?
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Raymond Blanc's cassoulet
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Raymond Blanc's rustic cassoulet is rich and warming – slow cooking at its best
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Moderately Easy
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Hot chocolate soufflés with chocolate cream sauce
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Light as a feather, these chocolatey melt-in-the-mouth soufflés are sure to please
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Moderately Easy
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Summer fish stew with rouille
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Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two
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Moderately Easy
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