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Asparagus and pea vichyssoise

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Based on the classic leek and potato soup, this version has asparagus and sugarsnap peas added, and it is enriched with yogurt rather than cream for a lighter, lower-fat result. Traditionally served chilled, the soup can also be served hot, so it is ideal for days when the weather is changeable.

Braised chicken breasts in mirepoix ragoût

Recipe by: Gordon

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Chicken breasts are stewed in a white wine and a simple but delicious stock. In French cooking, mirepoix is the traditional base of diced carrots, onion and celery sautéed in butter that is used to flavour a great many stews, soups and sauces.

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Broccoli and red pepper quiche

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This vegetable-packed quiche is cooked in a large, deeper-than-average tin and the pastry is rolled out thinly to give a generous amount of filling and small proportion of pastry in each slice. Serve warm, rather than piping hot or chilled, with a lightly dressed, crisp salad.

Buckwheat crêpes stuffed with spinach and ricotta

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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A creamy but light filling transforms these nutty-flavoured pancakes, popular in Normandy and Brittany, into a great dish for relaxed entertainment.

Chateaubriand

Recipe by: Rayna

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This classic cut of steak, also known as fillet mignon and fillet steak, is a thick cut from the tenderloin. It's best cooked simply to preserve it's rich flavour.

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Cheesy chestnut galette

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This delicious galette, made with brown rice, crunchy stir-fried vegetables, chestnuts, fresh sage and cheese, is a cross between a roasted rice cake and a risotto. Serve with a simple salad and cranberry sauce.

Cherry Clafoutis

Recipe by: LAURIEZ

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An original French recipe of my grandmother's, tweaked a bit to be lower in fat! It's best made with fresh fruit. If you want to make it the original way, not low-fat, just use regular milk and butter and 4 large eggs.

Chicken in red wine

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This hearty French, country-style casserole is redolent with the flavours of red wine, orange zest and aromatic thyme.

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Chocolate log

Recipe by: TYRARACHELE

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Bûche de Noël is the French name for a chocolate yule log. This one is a heavenly flourless chocolate cake that's essentially a swiss roll rolled with a luscious chocolate whipped cream. Traditionally, Buche de Noel is decorated with icing sugar to resemble snow on a Yule log.

Classic Profiteroles

Recipe by: Sandra

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This makes delicate profiteroles or eclairs, perfect for filling with whipped cream and topping with melted chocolate.

Cod boulangère

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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White fish, such as cod, lends itself to gentle oven-braising on a bed of vegetables. Sliced potatoes and onions provide the vegetable base with peas and cherry tomatoes scattered on top.

Coq au vin avec légumes

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This lighter version of the great French classic, chicken in red wine sauce, is lower in fat and includes more vegetables. It just needs some crusty, rustic-style bread and perhaps a light green salad. The dish is better if made a full day ahead so the flavours can mature.

Country cassoulet

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Inspired by the classic French dish, this version is lighter and less extravagant. It combines chunky sausages, bacon and beans with the traditional garlic and herb crust.

Courgette and Parmesan gratin

Recipe by: AnneFrancoise

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A delicious way to prepare courgette.

Courgette soufflé

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Soufflés are quick, easy and economical to make. Here, courgette adds a subtle and sophisticated twist.

Crème Brûlée

Recipe by: EC3KFNW

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Classic crème brûlée, though time consuming, is easy to make and sure to impress! If you prefer to eat it cold, you can chill the crème brûlée after grilling it. The top will remain crunchy.

Crème Caramel

Recipe by: Bobby Kleinveld

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Caramelised sugar, sweetened milk and eggs - this delicious custard pud is cooked in individual ramekins.

Easy Coq au Vin

Recipe by: Kelly Bigelow

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Chicken, herbs and vegetables cooked in a Burgundy wine sauce. This is my cheat's version of the French classic. The trick is to brown the chicken well before adding the vegetables or liquid.

Excellent Creme Caramel

Recipe by: Welsh Girl

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A softly baked custard turned out into a pool of caramel.

Fabulous French Loaves

Recipe by: Liz Langston

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A homemade French bread that will make 2 loaves. Any leftovers make great garlic bread. Mixing it will give your arm a workout, so use a sturdy spoon!

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