Star anise poached pears
An easy recipe for poached pears with star anise, vanilla and cinnamon: which pears to choose, cooking time, a fragrant syrup, red wine or honey versions and serving ideas.
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French cuisine
Our French recipes: the great homemade classics, from quiche to chocolate mousse, explained step by step.
Basque piperade with Espelette pepper
Basque piperade with Espelette pepper, the traditional recipe: soft peppers, tomatoes and onions, with eggs or Bayonne ham, plus our tips for preserving it.
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Soft pain d’épices (French honey spice bread)
Soft pain d’épices with honey, easy and without butter, just like grandma’s: the real recipe, the spice mix, choosing the honey and our tips for storing it.
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Red kuri squash and chestnut soup
A mellow, velvety red kuri squash and chestnut soup, made without peeling the squash and ready in 45 minutes: the recipe, our tips and serving ideas.
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Aquafaba chocolate mousse (egg-free)
A light, airy egg-free chocolate mousse made with aquafaba, the liquid from a tin of chickpeas: the recipe, the whisking technique and all our tips.
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Carrot top recipe: zero-waste goat’s cheese quiche
What to do with carrot tops? Our zero-waste carrot top and goat’s cheese quiche, simple and tasty, with all our tips for cooking these leafy greens.
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Courgette gratin without cream
A creamless courgette gratin, soft and golden, bound with eggs and milk: the step-by-step recipe, the trick to stop it going watery and our favourite variations.
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French cuisine is famous all over the world for its regional dishes and its desserts. Here you will find typical dishes such as quiche, Basque piperade spiced with Espelette pepper or courgette gratin, a red kuri squash and chestnut soup for autumn, and must-try desserts: chocolate mousse, poached pears and soft gingerbread. Each recipe tells the story of the dish, gives precise quantities and shares the tips for a homemade version worthy of a French bistro.