French

Plum Clafoutis

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Plum Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a traditional French dish that consists of a batter poured over fruit, usually cherries. Stone fruit makes a pleasant alternative and then […]

Easy Bouillabaisse

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Easy Bouillabaisse

Easy Bouillabaisse makes this very special French soup or casserole quicker and simpler to make while still delicious.

Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 5 minutes plus 10 […]

Easy Cassoulet

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Easy Cassoulet

This Easy Cassoulet recipe is based on a French classic, which when done fully can be intimidating and time-consuming – so here is my […]

Basque Chicken

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Basque Chicken

The Basque region is both French and Spanish. This is more Spanish. Rice can be used in place of potato. I love using chicken […]

Easy Pommes Puree

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Easy Pommes Puree

Forget lumpy mash, this Easy Pommes Puree is the best version without going to the trouble of putting the potatoes through a mouli […]

Fricassee of Chicken with Mushrooms

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Fricassee of Chicken with Mushrooms

Fricassee of chicken with mushrooms is such a simple dish, but delicious and can easily be made a day or two […]

Petit Pois a la Francaise

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Petit Pois a la Francaise

 A little bit of effort with this traditional French recipe for Petit pois a la francaise makes these peas very special.

Serves: […]

French Toast stuffed with Ham and Fontina Cheese

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French Toast stuffed with Ham and Fontina Cheese

Serves 6
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 loaf ciabatta or sourdough, unsliced
150g leg ham slices, off the bone
150g fontina, […]

Rillettes of Salmon with Horseradish Crème Fraiche and Mustard & Dill Pikelets

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Rillettes of Salmon with Horseradish Crème Fraiche

When I was in Ireland I filmed with Paul Flynn from the Tannery. He is not only a great […]

French Savoury Loaf

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French Savoury Loaf

France has always been a great place for foodies so I have a French recipe – a savoury brioche tear and share loaf with […]