Rack of lamb with new potato, onion & thyme gratin

Like French ‘boulangère’ potatoes, roasting your meat on top of your spuds means they soak up the flavoursome juices

Stilton & poppy seed sablés

Sablé is French for sandy, which explains the crumbly texture of these pastries – given extra crunch by the addition of polenta

Glazed plum cake

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

Devilled mushrooms

Bring out the devil in a dinner party with these spicy mushrooms

Sausage casserole with instant garlic bread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You’ll find three of your five-a-day in this French-inspired one-pot, packed with juicy sausages and beans

Pot-roast guinea fowl with cabbage & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic French dish makes a lovely meal for two, with enough for lunch the next day

Bonfire Night baked potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Transform a basic baked spud with a rich melted cheese topping, inspired by a classic dish from the French Alps

Cheesy garlic bread wedges

A wonderfully gooey version of garlic bread with jarlsberg

English madeleines

Give these French classics the British tea party treatment by baking the coconut sponges in a cone shape and serving with cherry jam glaze

Swede dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give a classic French gratin dauphinoise a great British twist. Use swede instead of potatoes and if you don't like anchovies, add bacon lardons

Sticky fig lamb cutlets with warm bean & couscous salad

Pick up a lean rack of lamb to really impress when cooking a romantic meal for two – serve with fruity Moroccan flavours

Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta