Raymond Blanc recipes

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert. And with Raymond Blanc's recipe, you can make it perfectly every time

Try roast duck as an easy alternative to the usual turkey dinner on Christmas Day. A sticky Seville orange and marmalade glaze makes it even more festive

Make this seasonal apple and blackberry crumble for a comforting family pud. Pre-cooking the topping will make it extra-crispy, while also retaining the texture of the fruit

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this classic Christmas bird yields perfectly tender leg and breast meat and crisp, golden skin

Use sweet, ripe tomatoes in this simple yet delicious side dish, lightly dressed with garlic, basil and olive oil

This restaurant-quality fish supper for two puts a new spin on classic French ratatouille

An elegant autumn dessert that's easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

With flavours straight from Thailand, this is a wonderfully fresh way to end a celebratory meal

A hearty classic that tastes even better when made a day or two in advance

Slow-cooked, pot-roasted vegetables develop a sweet flavour and soft texture, lovely with braised beef

This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead

Raymond Blanc's cassoulet is rich and warming. This classic French casserole sees confit duck, white beans, pork and sausages slow cooked in a flavourful sauce

Make Raymond Blanc's flavoursome tomato soup up to 1 day ahead, and keep chilled

Raymond Blanc's monkfish is superbly lemony and finished with almonds and coriander. Swap the dressing for rocket wilted in a little olive oil and water if you prefer

A delicately flavoured rice, perfect with fish. Recipe from Raymond Blanc

Raymond Blanc's fantastically fruity pudding can be made up to 6 hours in advance