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Cheesy Potato Gratin Stacks (Muffin Tin)

Individual stacks of thinly sliced potato layered in muffin tins with garlic cream, thyme and Gruyère, baked until tender and topped with more melted cheese.

FrenchFinger Food, Side1 hrServes 12171 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-6396 · Hand-built original

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Chicken au Poivre (Creamy Peppercorn Sauce)

Recipe above video. This recipe has the same creamy pepper sauce with brandy and cream, just swapped for golden chicken. “Chicken au Poivre” is a perfect quick mid-week dinner with a French accent!

FrenchChicken, Main28 minServes 4428 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1221 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Cassoulet (French Chicken & Bean Casserole)

A French-style chicken and cannellini bean casserole with bacon, carrot, wine and herbs, the chicken baked on top and a parsley panko crumb browned under the grill at the end.

FrenchBaking, Chicken, Dinner, Mains1 hrServes 5679 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14234 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate and cream profiteroles

Crisp choux buns filled with vanilla whipped cream are stacked and poured over with dark chocolate and pistachio sauces. Chopped pistachios scatter across the finished tower.

FrenchDesserts2 hr 30 minMakes 45 choux buns12 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: milk

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-17994 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Croissants (Pains au Chocolat)

Buttery laminated croissants wrapped around dark chocolate batons, baked until deep golden and crisp. A project bake that rewards the patience with shattering layers.

FrenchMakes 16230 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: milk

HB-13158 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Mousse

The best Chocolate Mousse recipe: Simple, easy-to-follow and sure to produce the thick, creamy results you and your guests will love.

FrenchDessert2 hr 20 minServes 8451 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-0264 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate roulade

A flourless chocolate sponge rolled around whipped cream, light as a feather and naturally gluten free. Expect a few cracks as it rolls — they are part of its charm.

FrenchCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 8146 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: good-quality dark chocolate

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-13176 · Hand-built original

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Classic Bouillabaisse

This recipe features the most basic preparation of the French classic and suggests that at least four of the following Mediterranean fish must be included: scorpionfish, mullet gurnard, crayfish, monkfish, weever, white scorpion, and eel. Optional ingredients include clams, mussels, John Dory, slipper lobster, and shrimps. The stew is flavored with saffron, Provençal herbs, and orange zest.

FrenchSeafood Soup2 hr 30 min6 servings214 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-0619 · Hand-built original

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Classic crêpes suzette

Thin crêpes flavoured with orange zest, folded into triangles and warmed through in a buttery orange and lemon sauce with Grand Marnier, flamed at the table if you like.

FrenchDesserts40 minServes 663 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sifted

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-6576 · Hand-built original

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Classic lemon tart

A blind-baked shortcrust tart filled with a sharp lemon cream, caramelised under the grill with icing sugar and served with goats' cheese cream.

FrenchDesserts4 hrServes 665 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggs

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-13231 · Hand-built original

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Confit Byaldi

Thin slices of eggplant, tomato, squash and zucchini baked slowly over a smooth pepper and tomato piperade.

FrenchSide Dish2 hr 55 minServes 8177 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-4355 · Hand-built original

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Coq au Vin Blanc

Chicken braised in white wine with bacon, mushrooms and shallots, served with honey-roasted carrots dressed in a mustard vinaigrette and scattered with hazelnuts. A white-wine take on the French classic, rich but bright.

FrenchMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4–6391 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13377 · Hand-built original

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Creamy French Dressing

This is Papy's recipe for a creamy French salad dressing. Rather, it's bright and a bit tangy. Toss with leafy leaves for an instant French Salad, make Papy's lovely French Bistro Baby Gem Salad, or drizzle over steamed greens to make them instantly more delicious. It would also be fabulous for a pasta salad or potato salad! Makes 6½ Tbsp (just over 1/3 cup), enough to dress a side salad for 4 to 5 people.

FrenchDressing, Salad Dressing10 minServes 100568 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-2858 · Hand-built original

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Creamy mushroom pancakes

Savoury vegetarian pancakes are great for brunch or lunch as they are super-cheap and easy to make. Bring a taste of Northern France to your kitchen with this marvellous mushroom pancake recipe! Each serving provides 512 kcal, 25g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 26g fat (of which 14g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.7g salt.

FrenchMain course1 hrServes 1512 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-2860 · Hand-built original

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Croissants

Laminated yeast dough folded around a butter block, shaped, proofed and baked into croissants.

FrenchBread24 hr 40 min8 croissants223 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-4615 · Hand-built original

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Croque madame

Croque madame is relocated to Cornwall via the choice of cheese and then given the French treatment. There’s also a very British secret ingredient that makes all the difference! This recipe makes a lot of yeast extract butter. It can be kept until the use by date on the packet of butter. You can also reduce the amount to make less, if you don't want to reserve it for later.

FrenchLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 4972 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ham

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-2876 · Hand-built original

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Croziflette baked pasta with blue cheese and croutons

Buckwheat crozet pasta baked in a creamy wine sauce under Roquefort and Reblochon, topped with garlic croutons and served with a lemon-dressed lettuce salad.

FrenchMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4226 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-18245 · Hand-built original

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Crème Anglaise

A vanilla custard sauce poured over fresh berries and served with whipped cream.

FrenchDessert1 hr 55 minServes 8669 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-4378 · Hand-built original

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Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée is a fancy, popular French dessert recipe. With its rich, creamy vanilla-flavored custard and sweet, caramelly, crispy top, it's perfect for special occasions.

FrenchDessert4 hrServes 6404 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-0759 · Hand-built original

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