Featured French Recipes

Cheesy French Toast With Ham & Grilled Vine Tomatoes
This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd
Author:James Martin
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 10 mins

Ultimate French Omelette
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
Author:Angela Nilsen
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 1
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Chicken Liver & Pineau Pâté
A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6-8 as a snack or starter
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 10 mins

The Ultimate Makeover: French Onion Soup
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
Author:Angela Nilsen
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 1 hr, 15 mins Prep: 30 mins

The Ultimate Makeover: French Onion Soup
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
Author:Angela Nilsen
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 1 hr, 15 mins Prep: 30 mins

Honey-Roast Confit Of Duck
This hearty French classic combines meltingly tender meat with crispy skin, and can be made well in advance - perfect for dinner parties
Author:James Martin
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 2 hrs, 50 mins Prep: 15 mins

Three-Cheese Soufflés
With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich
Author:Barney Desmazery
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 45 mins Prep: 20 mins

Boulangère Potatoes
Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 8
Cook: 1 hr Prep: 20 mins

Steak Haché With Pommes Frites & Cheat's Béarnaise Sauce
A classic French recipe of bun-less burger & chips, that can be found in every brasserie and bistro. Kids will love it and it's easy to create together at home
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 45 mins Prep: 35 mins

Basic Hollandaise
This sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, takes some time to prepare, but think of it as a workout with a whisk
Author:Gordon Ramsay
Difficulty:Hard
Serves:Makes about 300ml (enough to serve 4-6)
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