French

Why limit pancakes to breakfast?

Whether you're looking for a decadent mocha treat or a heavenly pear and red wine combination, these light-as-air French desserts will make an elegant addition to any summer dinner party, and they're easier to make than you think.

Creamy, cheesy and oh-so-delicious, a hearty gratin makes the perfect Winter side dish. This famous French technique often requires a breadcrumb, egg and cheese mixture topped over your favourite veggies or meats before being beautifully baked til golden brown. Here, we've pulled together our best gratin recipes for your inspiration. There's everything from a classic baked potato dish to a wonderfully creamy cauliflower version.

These delicate treats can be tricky to master but follow the recipes to a tee and you're sure to turn out perfect macarons, every time. Treat yourself to our delicious dark chocolate delights or try your hand at our lighter lemon-coconut version. There's plenty to be inspired by so if you're looking to amp up your weekend baking, these French favourites are for you.

This beautiful French bread is cake-like in texture, light and sweet in flavour and deliciously sumptuous in all forms. Whether you want to make it at home from scratch or are looking to indulge your sweet tooth in a creamy, fruity brioche toast, these recipes cover all the best ways to work with the winning bread. We've covered breakfast through to dessert with our egg and brioche cups, brioche burger rolls, brioche and jam pudding and more. Dig in!

Whatever your taste, there's a French toast recipe for you - from a classic banana and honey dish to a decadent blueberry and banana-topped toast with a homemade hazelnut spread. No sweet tooth? No worries! We've also selected our favourite savoury recipes with smoked salmon and crème fraîche or tomato and cheese. Dig in!

There's just something irresistible about the creamy, fluffy texture of a classic chocolate mousse, making the perfect dessert to finish up any meal. We've pulled together our best recipes, including fruity favourites like passionfruit, raspberry and lime mousse. There's also a honey and white chocolate recipe for real sweet tooths. And this tasty dish isn't limited to desserts; we've got a fresh prawn mousse recipe, as well as an avocado and smoked salmon mousse. Enjoy!

When it comes to rich, creamy desserts, no-one does it better than the French. In honour of their incredible sweet dishes, we've pulled together our favourite French cakes, tarte tartins and eclairs. You'll also get recipes for creme brulee, profiteroles and chocolate mousse to indulge your true sweet tooth. And don't forget about the nibbles too; we've got macarons, Madeleines and palmier biscuits to boot.

French cooking at its best is simple and flavoursome. And we've shared our favourites from what is often referred to as the world's greatest cuisine. Indulge in warming, delicious coq au vin or beef provencal in the cooler months. And nothing beats a salad nicoise in Spring. But fear not, we haven't forgotten dessert because really, no one does sweets better than the French! So get cooking and bon appetit!

The classic French crepe is a lighter, thinner version of the American-style pancake, made using eggs, flour and milk.

Eggs for dinner? Yes, please! Make your evening a whole lot simpler with one of these quick, healthy and utterly delicious egg recipes. Stick to breakfast favourites like scrambled eggs with smashed avocado, or have a bit of fun with cheesy sausage and batter bake, or pumpkin filo pie. It's time to get the humble egg working for you for every meal!

The world is your oyster (mushroom) when it comes to cooking with funghi; with so many types to choose from, and so many dishes they can be added to, you'll never get bored of this versatile veg. For a warming, comforting winter dish reach for a creamy mushroom risotto, or for a light and flavourful dinner, check out the free-form mushroom tart. And for a vegie alternative to beef wellington, whip up a batch of our mushroom version; you won't be disappointed.

We're calling it: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) is the ultimate throw-together meal. So before you go reaching for the takeaway menu, reassess the pantry. Eggs? Why not a creamy eggs benedict, or hearty cheesy sausage bake? Loaf of crispy bread? Load it up for a gooey croque-monsieur, or use it to top nourishing baked beans and tomato pots. And why not whip up a stack of pancakes for dinner? They'll taste even better once the sun goes down.