French recipes

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven, these delicate madeleines dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with blood orange powder make a delectable dessert

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

Eggy bread, pain perdu or French toast – this classic breakfast dish has plenty of names and just as many options for toppings. We like it with fresh berries

Edd Kimber, champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macarons

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

James Martin shares his recipe for this French patisserie classic. It involves some ambitious pastry work, but the end results are worth it

This basic batter recipe for crêpes and pancakes is a versatile foundation for either sweet or savoury fillings

We've made this classic French chicken casserole a little lighter than the traditional version, but it still has a rich, deep flavour

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

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert. And with Raymond Blanc's recipe, you can make it perfectly every time

With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich

Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

These luxurious little macarons are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do

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

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 for main course and dessert for a family of four so it's perfect for Shrove Tuesday

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