The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

Angela Nilsen gives the French classic a makeover, losing the butter and beef stock to make a lighter soup that’s still full of flavour

Ultimate French omelette

The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time

Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either

Apricot French toast

Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe

Spiced French toast

A quick treat that will help to use up Easter's leftover hot cross buns

Chocolate & banana French toast

An indulgent treat for when you’re in need of a sweet fix – chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

French-style chicken with peas & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

French onion soup

A deeply savoury soup to use up a garden glut, make sure you caramelise your onions so they’re really rich and tender

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans – but are about a foot long

Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Comté gougères

Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu

Leftover roast pork belly bánh mì

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use up your Sunday roast pork belly in this flavour-packed bánh mì. With pickled veg, pâté and homemade chilli paste, it’s a Monday lunchtime treat