Hachis parmentier, the French beef and potato bake
Classic hachis parmentier: a base of minced beef braised with onion and carrot, covered with mashed potato and gratinated until the top is golden and crisp.
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Saffron risotto, the creamy risotto alla milanese
Milanese saffron risotto: al dente grains, a deep golden colour and a butter and parmesan mantecatura that makes it creamy and flowing on the plate.
Cod acqua pazza with cherry tomatoes and olives
Cod fillets poached in a pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and parsley: a light, fragrant Italian fish dish ready in half an hour.
Galette complète, the Breton buckwheat crepe with ham and egg
The classic Breton galette complète: a thin buckwheat crepe with crisp lacy edges, filled with cooked ham, melting cheese and an egg with a soft runny yolk.
Savoury aubergine parmigiana strudel in puff pastry
A savoury puff pastry strudel filled with grilled aubergines, reduced tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan: all the flavours of parmigiana in a crisp slice.
Tartiflette, the alpine potato, bacon and reblochon gratin
Savoyard tartiflette with potatoes browned in the bacon fat, softened onions, a splash of white wine and a whole reblochon melting over the top.
Caprese salad with tomato, mozzarella and basil
Caprese salad with tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil: a fresh and simple starter, ready in minutes, with all the colors and flavors of summer.
Demi-Glace, the Rich Brown Stock of French Cooking
Homemade demi-glace: roasted bones, vegetables, and wine reduced slowly into a glossy, intense brown stock, the base for the great meat sauces.
Classic Béarnaise Sauce with Tarragon
Homemade béarnaise sauce: an emulsion of egg yolks and butter scented with shallots, vinegar, and tarragon, the French sauce that's perfect for meat and steak.
Cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and olives
A summer cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives and basil: a light first course you can make ahead, perfect for office lunches and summer picnics.
Creamy Hollandaise Sauce, Smooth and Foolproof
Homemade hollandaise sauce with egg yolks, butter, and lemon: velvety and stable, the classic base for eggs Benedict, asparagus, and fish.
Gambas al ajillo, Spanish garlic shrimp
Gambas al ajillo: shrimp cooked in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and chilli, ready in minutes. Spain's most famous tapa, served with bread to mop up the oil.