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Avocado and Pilchard Pâté

Recipe by: Lowie Pete

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This recipe is aimed at those who don't like any or most of the following ingredients... avocados, tinned pilchards (in brine) or tinned herring fillets (in oil) and stuffed olives. This is because once you try it - you'll love it. As a starter serve on a lettuce leaf with a garnish of finely sliced tomatoes, a lemon wedge or two and a sprig of parsley, accompanied by warmed melba toast. As a snack, put out the bowl with a range of plain and salted crackers.

Aïoli

Recipe by: Nina

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This garlic mayonnaise originates from Provence and is excellent with fish. Serve with grilled salmon, fried cod or baked seabass. Vary the flavour by using olive oils from Greece, France or Italy, but definitely choose an extra virgin olive oil. Ensure you serve it fresh - do not store for more than a few hours.

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Beurre Blanc

Recipe by: Jay

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This wine and shallot reduction sauce mixed with butter is usually served with 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.

Brioche

Recipe by: Linda

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A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine.

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Canneles de Bordeaux

Recipe by: AnneFrancoise

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This delicious custardy pud is a specialty from Bordeaux. You'll need 25 fluted dessert (cannele) moulds.

Chocolate and coffee éclairs

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Mouth-watering chocolate éclairs get a great coffee filling.

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.

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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.

Costa's French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)

Recipe by: PREGOCOOK

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We've made this recipe for over 40 years and I promise it won't disappoint!

Croissants

Recipe by: Kate

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Authentic French croissants.

Dijon Salad Dressing

Recipe by: sal

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

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!

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 Baguettes

Recipe by: Judy Taubert

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This is a heavenly alternative to any shop-bought French stick. Perfect eaten fresh from oven or used to make sandwiches or garlic bread.

French Bread

Recipe by: Jenn Hall

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This bread has a crisp, crunchy crust and slightly chewy centre.

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.

Hazelnut and coffee meringues

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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These nutty treats are good enough to serve on their own, without the usual cream.