French + Saute recipes (17)

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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.

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.

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Cassoulet of cannellini beans, duck and Toulouse sausage

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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A traditional French cassoulet would take several hours to cook, but you can make this shortcut version using canned beans and succulent, quick-browned duck breasts, then leave it to bubble on the hob. Serve with crusty garlic bread and steamed Savoy cabbage.

Chicken Dijon with Fresh Herbs

Recipe by: A_GREELEY

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This is my version of a classic French recipe that I have adapted for quick and easy preparation. You may wish to adjust the quantity of tarragon to taste.

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.

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Creme Fraiche Chicken

Recipe by: Kristel A. Ivy

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When I was studying in France, I had this dish and it has been my favourite ever since. It is chicken breast cooked in butter, creme fraiche and mushrooms over pasta. No one can make it like my friend, but this is very close.

Delicious Chicken Liver Pâté

Recipe by: MISS AMY

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This pâté makes a delicious and elegant starter. Serve with thin slices of toasted baguette.

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.

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French fish soup

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Served in true French style, this hearty soup is topped with crisp baguette toasts spread with spicy rouille and a sprinkling of grated Gruyère – perfect for a one-bowl-meal.

French toast with onions

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Wedges of French toast topped with caramelised onions, smoked bacon and melting Gruyère make an unusual but utterly delicious starter.

Lamb Steaks Provençale

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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A quick and colourful, chunky sauce of Mediterranean vegetables makes a delicious accompaniment to succulent steaks of griddled lamb. Serve with French baguettes to mop up the juices, or with chunks of garlic bread. Delicious!

Mussel and fennel broth

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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The delicate aniseed flavour of fennel complements mineral-rich mussels in this tasty broth.

Onion family soup with Gruyère croûtes

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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The secret of this rich, warming soup lies in the slow cooking of the onions and leeks, in just a little butter and oil, until lightly caramelised. Thinly sliced potatoes add extra carbohydrate and help to thicken the stock. Complemented by crunchy cheese and walnut-topped croûtes, it makes a satisfying lunch or supper dish.

Provençal quiche

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This colourful tart combines classic flavours of Provence – peppers, courgettes, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs – with piquant feta cheese in a crisp, olive oil pastry case. See separate recipe for shortcrust pastry on this site and follow recipe for olive oil pastry in the note section of "see more ideas". The tart can be served hot or cold, and would be lovely for a summer picnic or alfresco lunch in the garden.

Red mullet with Provençale sauce

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This rosy-skinned Mediterranean fish is traditionally cooked with tomatoes and herbs. Black olives, peppers and vermouth add extra southern flavour. Try serving with a ribbon pasta such as linguine, or boiled new potatoes or rice.

Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

Recipe by: Rani

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This is a versatile recipe that can top jacket potatoes, fill crêpes, or simply be eaten on its own with good crusty bread.

Twice-baked courgette and goat's cheese puffs

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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These little soufflé puffs are twice-baked, so you can cook them in advance, then simply reheat them when you need them.