Vanilla crème brûlée

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

British onion soup

Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

Baby spinach bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This easily adaptable salad can be tweaked to suit your guests’ taste

Warm trout salad with dill & lemon

This makes a wonderful supper or lunch, served with a crusty baguette and a French dry white wine

Sirloin steak sandwiches with smoky relish

Homemade relish and mayo make this prime cut baguette extra special

Rosemary & garlic lamb burgers

Tuck these away ready for a barbecue as they cook beautifully from frozen

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