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Enjoy a taste of France at home with our French recipes. Try a rich beef bourguignon or gooey baked Camembert. For a sweet treat, choose between berry clafoutis, a classic crème caramel or flaming crêpes Suzette - we'll have all the French food please! Find more recipes from around the world.
Take all the makings of this classic French salad and toss it with some fusilli pasta for an ideal addition to your midweek meal rotation
This hearty casserole full of classic flavours is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day. It’s packed with beef, bacon, shallots, carrots and mushrooms, which are slowly braised in a rich red wine stock
This pretty pastry parcel is filled with melted camembert - the best Christmas present! We've added herbs and cranberry sauce to the cheese to make it extra-special and served it alongside grapes and crackers for dipping. It's great for all your festive hosting occasions or as a starter on Christmas Day.
Spruce up al desko lunches with this gorgeous crustless quiche, loaded with creamy butternut squash, tangy Stilton, cranberry sauce and fragrant thyme
This savoury dish has a reputation for being tricky to make, but it needn't be with this simple to follow recipe
This rich, hearty bourguignon is great for festive gatherings and chilly winter evenings. In this slow-cooker twist, the brisket is cooked until meltingly tender then shredded. Serve with pickled slaw to balance the richness and garlic baguettes for scooping up that delicious sauce. No slow-cooker? Check out our tip below on how to make this in the oven.
A pot of simmering lentils topped with sausages and lots of veg is the ultimate winter warmer to feed the family. Add a slice of bread to mop up those juices! This is a delicious take on the French classic that you'll want to make on repeat.
This is the perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert – rich and indulgent with simple yet effective finishing touches. The fresh fruit, aromatic rosemary and crunchy topping offset the richness of the mousse, and give a subtle restaurant touch. We think it will get guests' seal of approval!
Inspired by French onion soup, this delicious twist features echalion shallots, which have a milder and sweeter flavour than onions. This is an easy yet impressive make-ahead recipe, see tip below, ideal for dinner parties or your Christmas Day starter.
Cosy up with a comforting twist on a classic! Packed with tender mushrooms, this rich French-style stew is topped with crisp puff pastry. Serve with steamed greens for an impressive veggie feast.
You can't go wrong with a baked Camembert at Christmas. Take it to the next level by serving with crispy potatoes for dipping and sticky French onions. This is sure to go down a treat at any festive dinner party.
Looking for the best roast chicken recipe? Try this effortless French-style roast chicken with rich wine gravy. Super-simple to make and perfect for festive feasts.
Layers of tender ham hock, creamy sprouts, and sweet shallots come together in this festive pithivier that’s as elegant as it is comforting. A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, while the easy-to-make filling transforms Christmas leftovers into a delicious centrepiece.
Gooey, oozy baked brie is a cheese lover’s dream - here paired with an impressive homemade bread. Serve up this easy baked brie recipe as part of a Boxing Day spread or for any special occasion
Remoulade is a mayonnaise-based French sauce, flavoured with lemon juice, various herbs, and spices, and often containing grated celeriac. Here's a vibrant and lighter twist featuring sweet and earthy beetroot that's still indulgently creamy and tangy. It's lovely served with fish as you would tartar sauce or with meats, but really you can enjoy this remoulade with whatever you fancy!
Bourguignon is a rich French stew featuring beef, mushrooms, onions and red wine. Here we've taken the classic and give it a plant-based twist with sweet, earthy beetroot and green lentils. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day, this is a nutritious and flavoursome winter warmer.
A French-inspired recipe, this vegan dish is a stunning alternative Christmas main course
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
This easy air-fryer brie is a must-try for entertaining. Top the cheese with fruity chutney for a gorgeous caramelised glaze and walnut pieces for extra crunch, then dip in! Cooking for a crowd? Simple double the recipe and cook both at the same time.
For a quick Christmas bake, try these caramelised onion and spinach palmiers. Using a jar of rich caramelised onion chutney for a a handy shortcut, make a big batch for simple vegan canapé.
Take baked brie to the next level with a golden brûlée top using brown sugar. Serve this cheesy platter up at your next Christmas party with crunchy crudités.
Fresh plums and ginger are slowly cooked in this sweet and zingy chutney. Once ready, use it alongside cold cuts of meat and delicious cheeseboards, with cheese tarts or pork pies – you can even pep up deli-style sandwiches. It’s a winner.
Impress your barbecue guests with these delicious seafood kebabs. The zingy lime, garlic and chilli dressing really accentuates the strong flavours of prawns and scallops. Add a little more chilli if you're a fan of spice.
What could be finer than a bowlful of French beef bourguignon? Cooked slowly for extra succulence, this rich and classic beef stew with red wine is bursting with flavour. Salty streaky bacon and comforting hints of thyme make it extra special.
These delicious pan-fried scallop pops make a sophisticated canapé for a dinner party or gathering. The fresh seafood is marinated in zesty lemon and chives and wrapped in salty pancetta before being cooked over a high heat, resulting in wonderfully crisp pancetta and perfectly cooked scallops.
This classic, French-style tuna bean salad is full of flavour and texture and is perfect for a light lunch or summery dinner. Fresh tuna really elevates the dish, but if you only have tinned tuna in the cupboard, that's fine – it makes a fantastic storecupboard meal.
Spoil yourself and your guests with this mushroom and leek bake with home-made crêpes as the star. A cheese, leek and mushroom filling gives the dish real comfort factor and when served warm sprinkled with fresh chives it looks irresistible.
Try something different for dinner with this French-style savoury pancake recipe – broccoli and crispy pancetta crêpes. A delicious way to load up your veggies! Once you let the batter rest for half an hour, they're quick and easy to make and the combo of flavours and textures will have you flipping more!
Get your summer berry kick now and long after the season’s gone with this delicious and so-easy strawberry coulis. Drizzle over ice cream, panna cotta or cheesecake, enjoy on porridge or pancakes for breakfast, or stirred through yogurt for a healthier treat. Keep a batch in the freezer for when you're craving a berry hit!
Use ready-made rotisserie chicken to put together a great meal in minutes. Sauté onions, peas, leeks and cabbage with bay and butter to pack in the plant points and serve with the carved, tender chicken using any leftover juice as a sauce.
This flavoursome classic French white sauce is a great dairy-free replacement for dishes such as lasagne or moussaka
This classic strawberry tart filled with luxe crème pâtissière makes a stunning dessert for summer hosting or a family gathering. This recipe requires a little prep and patience, but the effort is totally worth it. Celebrate seasonal strawberries and impress everyone with this beautiful creation!
This traditional French beef bourguignon pie is a stand out hearty meal. The delicious combination of succulent braised beef, chestnut mushrooms and rich red wine sauce makes this dish extra special.