French Recipes
French cuisine has laid the foundations for the Western culinary world since the 17th century, placing emphasis on seasonality, regionality and above all, respect for the creation of quality food. French recipes draw on the food of both peasants and the aristocracy and it was the French who pioneered the concept of degustation with menus consisting of over 25 courses.
Daube de Boeuf Recipe
Eric Chavot presents another French classic in this daube de boeuf recipe. The 'daube' in the title comes from the French 'daubière' - a kind of braising pot used for the long, slow cooking of less tender cuts of meat. This recipe uses beef featherblade to continue this tradition, a much overlooked cut that offers just as much flavour as more expensive alternatives when cooked correctly.
French Dessert Recipes
This delicate mille feuille recipe from Morgan Meunier comprises layers of orange tuiles, crème pâtissière and summer raspberries and strawberries for a light and zesty end to a smart meal. The lemon verbena ice cream is a perfect partner to the traditional French dessert, and can be made in advance. For more dessert recipes, view our dessert recipe collection.
Caramel Mille-Feuille Recipe With Mango & Chilli
Mille feuille translates as 'a thousand layers', although traditionally this dessert is made with just three layers of puff pastry, and two layers of cream. In this Frances Atkins mille feuille recipe, sweet caramel, zingy mango and gold leaf are added to lend an exciting edge to a classic French dish.
Foie Gras with Truffle Recipe
In Aaron Patterson's stunning starter recipe a water bath is used to delicately cook foie gras before shaping it into luxurious truffle covered balls and dipping them in a rich truffle jelly to create a shiny glaze. Add a slice of toasted sourdough bread on the side for added crunch, or serve simply with an elegant salad of artichokes, green beans and shallots.