Velvety duck liver parfait

A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney’s festive recipe

Grilled steak topped with ceps

Learn how to make this versatile mushroom topping, good simply spread on toast and grilled as well as atop steak, as it is here

Lemon tart with summer berries

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon’s version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

Niçoise stuffed baguette

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

Apricot gâteau Pithiviers

A modern twist on an original classic French tart recipe

Warm Russian salad

Give vegetables a twist

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

Baby spinach & bacon bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple French-style salad makes a wonderful light lunch

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