Tartines with blue cheese, fig & ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Put together a casual French table for lunch with friends, with charcuterie and cheese from the deli and homemade snacks

Healthy salad Niçoise

French bistro classic, the tuna Niçoise, becomes healthier with extra lettuce and veg and low fat dressing

Roasted tomato, mozzarella & rocket

Turn a slice of bread into something sophisticated with this colourful toast topping

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

Crêpes Suzette

This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding

Fish finger torpedoes

A tasty hand-held snack – easy for kids to help make too. You could make a batch for a kids’ party

Open cottage cheese & pepper sandwich

Throw a healthy slant on bruschetta by topping your wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, basil and contrasting balsamic

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Hot pastrami bagels

Enjoy a tasty authentic New York snack with hot pastrami bagels

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Creamy mushrooms

Creamy button mushrooms make a great snack on toast – quick and easy to make.

Cheesy tuna melts

A tasty change from cheese on toast