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Blood orange & dark chocolate madeleines

Blood orange & dark chocolate madeleines

5

(1 rating)

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven, these delicate madeleines dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with blood orange powder make a delectable dessert
  • 1 hour and 20 mins
  • More effort
Chinon apple tarts

Chinon apple tarts

0

(0 ratings)

These little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly - the perfect end to a special supper for two
  • 1 hour and 30 mins
  • More effort
Summer pistou

Summer pistou

5

(16 ratings)

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans - perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
  • 35 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
Lighter Cassoulet

Lighter Cassoulet

5

(2 ratings)

This traditionally rich, slow-cooked, French casserole is made healthier with lean gammon steak and pork shoulder for a hearty, warming meal
  • 5 hours
  • Easy
  • Healthy
Honey-roast confit of duck

Honey-roast confit of duck

4.666665

(3 ratings)

This hearty French classic combines meltingly tender meat with crispy skin, and can be made well in advance - perfect for dinner parties
  • 2 hours and 45 mins
  • More effort
Apricot French toast

Apricot French toast

4

(2 ratings)

Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe
  • 25 mins
  • Easy
The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

4.25

(8 ratings)

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...
  • 1 hour and 45 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
Three-cheese soufflés

Three-cheese soufflés

5

(3 ratings)

With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich...
  • 1 hour and 5 mins
  • More effort
  • Vegetarian
Boulangère potatoes

Boulangère potatoes

4.09091

(22 ratings)

Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night
  • 1 hour and 20 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
Ultimate French omelette

Ultimate French omelette

4.454545

(11 ratings)

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...
  • 5 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
Chicken liver & pineau pâté

Chicken liver & pineau pâté

4.73913

(23 ratings)

A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.
  • 20 mins
  • Easy
Pear tarte tatin

Pear tarte tatin

4.8

(25 ratings)

Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
  • 1 hour
  • More effort
White chocolate crème brûlée

White chocolate crème brûlée

4.62857

(35 ratings)

Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an 'assiete' of mini chocolate puddings
  • 35 mins
  • More effort
The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

4.25

(8 ratings)

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...
  • 1 hour and 45 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
Basic hollandaise

Basic hollandaise

4.227275

(22 ratings)

This sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, takes some time to prepare, but think of it as a workout with a whisk
  • 30 mins
  • A challenge
Lighter crème brûlée

Lighter crème brûlée

5

(3 ratings)

The secret to this healthier French pud is to make the custard very thick intially as unlike your normal recipe, it's not baked afterwards
  • 40 mins
  • Easy
Raymond Blanc's cassoulet

Raymond Blanc's cassoulet

4.833335

(6 ratings)

Raymond Blanc's rustic cassoulet is rich and warming – slow cooking at its best
  • 5 hours and 30 mins
  • More effort
Summer fish stew with rouille

Summer fish stew with rouille

4.055555

(18 ratings)

Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two
  • 1 hour and 25 mins
  • More effort
Fennel Dauphinoise

Fennel Dauphinoise

5

(5 ratings)

Potatoes gratin is a French bistro classic and this creamy version for two has mild aniseedy flavour from added fennel
  • 1 hour and 15 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

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