We've made this classic French chicken casserole a little lighter than the traditional version, but it still has a rich, deep flavour

Use budget-friendly chicken thighs in this delicious slow cooker coq au vin – they make the best cut for slow cooking. Enjoy with mash or tagliatelle

Try your hand at making these popular French breakfast pastries filled with chocolate. They're perfect served with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-morning treat

Transform traditional coq au vin into a comforting pie by encasing it in golden, buttery pastry – perfect with creamy chive mash

For a French twist on your morning cup, try this recipe using equal parts coffee and milk. It’s typically made with dark roasted coffee

Gordon Ramsay adds his personal touch and expertise to create the perfect coq au vin

Delicious, light chocolate mousse made with bitter dark chocolate - a perfect end to a French cuisine based meal

Swap the traditional coq for rabbit in this rich French stew made with shallots, carrots, bacon and mushrooms in a red wine sauce

Leek and spinach are layered up with white fish fillets and cheese sauce then topped with golden mash in this delicious, low-fat oven bake.

This classic chicken casserole is brought up to date with clever snail-shaped swirls packed with garlic butter

Coq au vin is a delicious bistro regular, but this version made with duck has an even richer flavour

Use our foolproof recipe for vol-au-vents with retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Make some retro pastry cases add your favourite fillings – choose from coronation chicken, prawn cocktail, potato curry, and pea and mint

For a great party canapé, fill puff pastry cases with creamy wild porcini and chestnut mushrooms

Treat your dog to this chicken and fennel au gratin for dinner. Made with fresh chicken and vegetables, it will be a real treat for your four-legged friend

Try these small vanilla puddings that are traditionally served in the Charente region of France - they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish

Packed with vegetables and aromatic herbs, this classic French dish really delivers

Comforting, tasty chicken dish with delicious prunes and a rich red wine sauce - can be made two days in advance

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

Bring a retro party canapé up to date - fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

This Italian-style casserole will warm you up, and it's great value too

Enjoy an incredible half-fat version of this classic dessert, which tastes every bit as good as the original

Give bread and butter pudding a makeover with pinwheel swirls, a marmalade glaze and the double-chocolate treatment. Easy comfort food for a lazy weekend

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Puff pastry makes these rhubarb tarts mouthwateringly delicate. Use your favourite fruit of the season

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Chicken casserole is even better when slow-cooked for hours so you have a delicious dish to come home to

People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes