Lighter crème brûlée

The secret to this healthier French pud is to make the custard very thick intially as unlike your normal recipe, it’s not baked afterwards

Hot chocolate soufflés with chocolate cream sauce

Light as a feather, these chocolatey melt-in-the-mouth soufflés are sure to please

Summer fish stew with rouille

Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two

Niçoise stuffed baguette

For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill with tuna, olives, anchovies and eggs

Tomato & caramelised onion tart tatin

A vegetarian and savoury version of tart tatin – perfect for a light supper

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling

The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

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

Ultimate French omelette

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

Prawn & fennel bisque

A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too