Radish & broad bean bruschetta

Pair sticky, sweet, peppery radishes with a zesty radish leaf and broad bean spread for a light al fresco lunch. It’s a great way to use up radishes

Comté gougères

Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu

Gateau basque

Get ahead for a dinner party by preparing this dessert up to two days ahead – a classic French dessert, it’s filled with pastry cream and optional cherry jam

Leftover roast pork belly bánh mì

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use up your Sunday roast pork belly in this flavour-packed bánh mì. With pickled veg, pâté and homemade chilli paste, it’s a Monday lunchtime treat

Air fryer poached egg

Use an air fryer to make perfect poached eggs every time, great on toast with avocado.

Chilli & honey baked ricotta & grapes with prosciutto

Create a little make-your-own crostini station where guests are invited to spread baked ricotta onto warm toast and top with grapes and prosciutto

Air-fryer crisps

Make your own crisps for a special snack, customised with your choice of seasonings – barbecue rub, garlic granules or paprika would all work well

Juicy Lucy burgers stuffed with cheese & pickle

Up your burger game with these juicy, subtly spiced beef patties, stuffed with gooey cheese and tangy pickles. Serve with chips

Pain au chocolat

Try your hand at making these popular French breakfast pastries filled with chocolate. They’re perfect served with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-morning treat

Financiers

Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

Mackerel paté

Blend smoked mackerel with soft cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice to make this easy paté. Top with a sprinkling of cayenne and serve with toast

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?