French recipes: classic cooking made easy

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French recipes: classic cooking made easy
French recipes offer timeless inspiration for home cooking, from comforting savoury classics to delicate pastries and celebratory desserts.

Discover traditional French dishes, breakfast favourites, breads and cakes to recreate a taste of France in your own kitchen.

French starters and savoury classics

French appetisers set the scene for an enjoyable meal. Explore toasted sandwiches, pastry bites and regional savoury favourites.
Recipe Croque-monsieur in the air fryer Croque-monsieur in the air fryer
Recipe Cheese soufflé - video recipe! Cheese soufflé - video recipe!
Recipe French onion soup: a classic recipe French onion soup: a classic recipe
Recipe Smoked salmon and cream cheese soufflés Smoked salmon and cream cheese soufflés
Recipe Foie gras soufflés Foie gras soufflés
Recipe Quiche lorraine, the real french recipe! Quiche lorraine, the real french recipe!
Recipe Croque monsieur muffins - video recipe! Croque monsieur muffins - video recipe!
Recipe Quiche lorraine Quiche lorraine

Traditional French mains and sides

Traditional French cooking celebrates patient preparation, seasonal ingredients and comforting dishes for the family table.
Recipe Gratin dauphinois, the real traditional french potato gratin recipe Gratin dauphinois, the real traditional french potato gratin recipe
Recipe Ratatouille crumble, a quick and easy dish you'll love! Ratatouille crumble, a quick and easy dish you'll love!
Recipe Ratatouille - video recipe! Ratatouille - video recipe!
Recipe Beef bourguignon - our recipe of the famous french dish Beef bourguignon - our recipe of the famous french dish

French crêpes and breakfast treats

French crêpes can be sweet or savoury, while other breakfast favourites make delicious brunch and teatime options.
Recipe Baked french toast croissants Baked french toast croissants
Recipe French toast, the real recipe - video recipe! French toast, the real recipe - video recipe!
Recipe Quick and easy french crepe batter recipe - you'll love this sweet snack! Quick and easy french crepe batter recipe - you'll love this sweet snack!
Recipe Quick omelette sandwich - french toast omelette sandwich - egg sandwich hack Quick omelette sandwich - french toast omelette sandwich - egg sandwich hack
Recipe Chocolate and peanut butter crêpe tagliatelle! Chocolate and peanut butter crêpe tagliatelle!
Recipe French toast with peanut butter and jelly French toast with peanut butter and jelly
Recipe French toast and cheesecake bars French toast and cheesecake bars
Recipe Air-fryer brioche torrijas: a fuss-free take on a spanish tradition Air-fryer brioche torrijas: a fuss-free take on a spanish tradition
Recipe Baked french toast with a pink praline topping – an ultra-indulgent recipe Baked french toast with a pink praline topping – an ultra-indulgent recipe
Recipe Savory french toast rolls with pesto Savory french toast rolls with pesto

French breads and pastries

French pastries include brioche, croissants and beautiful homemade baked goods. Follow shaping and resting instructions carefully.
Recipe Cute puff pastry carrots for easter appetizers: goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes Cute puff pastry carrots for easter appetizers: goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
Recipe Quick no-knead baguettes Quick no-knead baguettes
Recipe Brioche chinois filled with pastry cream and chocolate chips Brioche chinois filled with pastry cream and chocolate chips
Recipe Ultra-soft, pull-apart brioche Ultra-soft, pull-apart brioche
Recipe Mini croissant cereal Mini croissant cereal
Recipe Apple and caramel pudding with croissants Apple and caramel pudding with croissants
Recipe Brioche - video recipe! Brioche - video recipe!
Recipe Mini pizza croissant ham & cheese - video recipe! Mini pizza croissant ham & cheese - video recipe!
Recipe Snowflake brioche with chocolate-hazelnut spread Snowflake brioche with chocolate-hazelnut spread
Recipe Chocolate hazelnut babka brioche Chocolate hazelnut babka brioche

French cakes and desserts

French desserts are famous for their variety, from tarts and custards to elegant cakes and chocolate creations.
Recipe Basque cake, a southwestern french dessert Basque cake, a southwestern french dessert
Recipe French yogurt cake - video recipe! French yogurt cake - video recipe!
Recipe L'amandier, the ultra-moist almond cake L'amandier, the ultra-moist almond cake
Recipe Savoury clafoutis with cherry tomatoes and tuna Savoury clafoutis with cherry tomatoes and tuna
Recipe Madeleines with chocolate - video recipe ! Madeleines with chocolate - video recipe !
Recipe Apricot clafoutis in the air fryer Apricot clafoutis in the air fryer
Recipe Easy recipe for plain, fluffy madeleines Easy recipe for plain, fluffy madeleines
Recipe Apricot clafoutis Apricot clafoutis
Recipe Mini gluten-free cherry clafoutis Mini gluten-free cherry clafoutis
Recipe Cherry clafoutis, an ultra-soft classic Cherry clafoutis, an ultra-soft classic
Recipe Crème brûlée - video recipe ! Crème brûlée - video recipe !
Recipe Crème brûlée tart: an elegant dessert, step by step Crème brûlée tart: an elegant dessert, step by step

French cooking FAQ

What are easy French recipes for beginners?
Start with crêpes, toasted sandwiches or simple baked dishes.

What makes French pastries special?
Careful technique and attention to dough, butter and baking temperature.

How can I plan a French-inspired menu?
Combine a seasonal starter, one main and a classic dessert.
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