Egg free + French recipes (29)

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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.

Basic white sauce

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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You can dress this basic sauce up with blue cheese and herbs, for example – this can really make an impact and turn a meal into something special.

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Beef salade niçoise

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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In this hearty, French-style salad, slices of quickly griddled rump steak top a mixture of colourful vegetables in a tangy Dijon mustard dressing. Serve with a warm baguette to mop up all the delicious juices.

Black olive tapenade

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Use this quick tapenade to top bread or fish.

Bouillabaisse

Recipe by: Mary Young

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This simply prepared fish stew is a classic French recipe from Marseilles. Serve with a slice of hot toast topped with a spoonful of rouille.

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Breton Mussels with Herbs and Crème Fraîche

Recipe by: Kasienko

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A simple recipe for mussels from Brittany. Serve with a sliced baguette and a dry white wine.

Béchamel sauce

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This classic white sauce is used in a wide variety of dishes. Many flavouring ingredients can be added to make a number of different sauces.

Cassoulet

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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A warming winter combination of haricot beans, cubes of pork and spicy garlic sausage, and lots of vegetables makes this classic country dish from south-west France a real winner. It is full of rich flavours and, in traditional fashion, is topped with a breadcrumb crust. Serve simply with a green salad to follow.

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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.

Chicken liver and raspberry salad

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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The fruity fresh flavour of juicy raspberries and a splash of raspberry vinegar balance the richness of chicken livers in this easy warm salad, which is a popular lunch dish in French bistros. Cooking the livers in a non-stick pan means the minimum of oil is needed. Serve with French country bread.

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.

Currant coulis (cooked)

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Coulis are basically very simple fruit purées. Serve with cheesecake, dense chocolate cake, ice cream or other desserts.

Dijon Salad Dressing

Recipe by: sal

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This is a tangy mustard vinaigrette that's easy to make.

Fougasse

Recipe by: Connie

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This recipe for fougasse, the French version of the Italian focaccia bread, is topped with mixed herbs. The flat bread can be slashed to form shapes or the slits can be cut to form a lattice, making the bread easy to pull apart.

French Onion Soup

Recipe by: ENDLESSSKY

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This quick version of the classic is made with vegetable stock, and flavoured with thyme and brandy.

French Petits Pains

Recipe by: JOCATLIN

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Simply delicious, easy to make French bread rolls - perfect for a dinner party or family lunch. Dough can be made in mixer, bread maker or by hand. Brush before baking with a glaze of 1 beaten egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water if desired. You can also top with poppy seeds or sesame seeds.

Hot Cajun potato wedges

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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These easy-to-make spicy wedges make a tasty side dish or a flavoursome snack.

Mixed bean cassoulet

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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A vegetarian version of the hearty French country dish, this uses canned beans for a quick and easy one-pot. It's finished in the traditional way, with a crunchy breadcrumb and herb topping, plus nuts for extra protein.

Moules Marinières

Recipe by: Patti

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Be transported to the south of France with this dish. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine.

Moules à la Provençale

Recipe by: Corinne Hobin

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Tomatoes and garlic are essential to this dish, which is light, fresh and full of flavour. A perfect preparation for mussels if you like to avoid the cream and butter so prominent in many other recipes.

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