Crème fraîche recipes

Pickle vegetables and serve with smoked salmon for a fabulous festive starter. Keep the leftover veg in the fridge to have with cold cuts over Christmas

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

With just five ingredients, this is a great little pud to have up your sleeve when you’re in a hurry

With just five ingredients, this is the perfect pasta dish to have up your sleeve on a lazy day

A creamy and delicious pasta dish - that's low-fat, using crème fraîche

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day

Whip up this tasty vegetarian gnocchi in just 15 minutes. Broccoli, peas and pine nuts combine with crème fraîche and mustard for a tasty midweek meal

An excellent way of using up an excess of home grown tomatoes

This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family