Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Hot & sour chilli jam with vegetables

A fiery yet sweet combination, great for dipping – store in the fridge for a week or freezes for up to a month

Mousse au chocolat

Delicious, light chocolate mousse made with bitter dark chocolate – a perfect end to a French cuisine based meal

Warm new potato salad with bacon & blue cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This French-style main meal salad with roasted new potatoes makes a fabulous lunch

Warming veggie curry

Vegetable curry that tastes great and is so quick and easy to make, who’ll even miss the meat?

Green beans & mushrooms with tangy soy dressing

A dress-ahead tangy sald that retains its good looks

Barbecue lamb & courgette salad

This all-in-one salad makes light work of a summer meal and the most of the barbecue

Mexican tuna & bean salad

This no-cook spicy salad is perfect for a supper in a flash

Mushroom & tarragon pâté

This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter

Sole meunière

This popular French classic coats the fish in seasoned flour which lightly protects the fish without overpowering its flavour

Onion soup with herby garlic cheese bread

This French-inspired warming soup uses chutney to add a delicious sweetness