French recipes

Perfect for using up stray bits and pieces from the fridge, this pork and bean stew is rich, warming and cheap to prepare

This hearty French classic combines meltingly tender meat with crispy skin, and can be made well in advance - perfect for dinner parties

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

Whip up the ultimate pancakes and Crêpes Suzette with Angela Nilsen's recipes

Supercharge every element of this Gallic classic soup. From jammy caramelised onions to golden cheesy croûtes, this recipe takes the dish to new heights

Looking for a showstopper dessert for a dinner party? If you have the time, it’s well worth making a French apple tart, a classic shop-window patisserie.

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

Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night

Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd

A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.

Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an 'assiete' of mini chocolate puddings

This sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, takes some time to prepare, but think of it as a workout with a whisk

A vegetarian and savoury version of tart tatin - perfect for a light supper

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

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

Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe

These little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly - the perfect end to a special supper for two

Raymond Blanc's cassoulet is rich and warming. This classic French casserole sees confit duck, white beans, pork and sausages slow cooked in a flavourful sauce

Seasonal vegetables are all slow-cooked together in a dish that truly celebrates summer. Serve with bread, or for a more substantial meal, as a side with barbecued or roasted meat or fish

Inspired by deep-fried French toast (made famous in Hong Kong), our version is pan-fried for ease. If you don’t like peanut butter, try chocolate spread

Impress guests over for lunch with this French onion quiche with a gruyère and thyme pastry. Anchovies in the filling give an extra-special umami flavour

Make the French classic of moules marinière for supper. A very simple dish made with just five ingredients, it’s a good crowd-pleaser when entertaining

Get ahead for a dinner party by preparing this dessert up to two days ahead – a classic French dessert, it's filled with pastry cream and optional cherry jam