This classic French dessert is usually made with cherries but this version made with pears is a delicious twist on the original. Juicy pears poke through a rich vanilla batter that's perfect served warm with a dollop of crème frâiche. Bon appétit!
This creamy mushroom soup is a glorious flavoured and filling soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It is very brown looking, so do garnish with some greenery! Serve with some crusty bread.
These little chocolate orange friands are tiny little cakes that taste so amazing you won't want to share them. Leave out the coffee and Cointreau to make them kid-friendly.
This is a traditional salad nicoise. It includes a classic vinaigrette that you use on lots of other dishes, too.
Dessert doesn't get much better than these yummy chocolate-filled crepes. Serve with fresh strawberries or even hundreds and thousands for the kids.
A fast simple meal for a hungry person. This omelette takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and cook and you will be sitting down in no time. Add a little ham on the side or a salad and you have a lovely light meal. French omelettes take a little practice but it's a skill worth learning.
Milk, cream and butter are what make this mashed potato extra special. Just remember to warm them first so you get the lightest, creamiest, yummiest mash around.
This raspberry butter cake is one of the most useful basic recipes I can think of and pretty much bomb-proof. It is based on the traditional French butter cake quarter-quart recipe so the quantities are easy to remember and the method is très simple. Plus, of course, it is delicious!
With only four ingredients to turn the humble spud into something truly delicious, this potato bake recipe has to be a winner. Layers of potato, onion and creamy make this hearty side which can easily be a main meal with the addition of a crisp, green salad.
This decadent chocolate mousse uses Grand Marnier as its orange flavouring but you could use any liqueur of your choice. Easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party dessert.
These little friands are filled with choc chips and raspberries. If you are preparing these friands as gifts for friends, wrap in a square of brown paper and tie with kitchen string.
