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Crispy Braised Octopus

Amanda — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:07:26 +0000

This crispy braised octopus is perfect for summer eating and is absolutely delicious. Simple to do, the octopus is simmered until tender then fried or griddled over a high heat to get a crispy outside. If you like calamari, you will love this crispy braised octopus! Bon appétit. ❤️ Why you will love this dish My...

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La Mouclade Charantaise

Amanda — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:51:51 +0000

Have you had mouclade or moules au curry? This is a really easy and delicious French mussel dish. The mussels are steamed in white wine and smothered in a creamy saffron and mild curry sauce. Perfect with French fries for moules frites and accompanied with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the delicious sauce....

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Scallop Gratin (Coquilles Saint-Jacques)

Amanda — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:22:43 +0000

This scallop gratin is the perfect make ahead starter or light lunch. King prawns and queen scallops, or queenies, arecovered in a creamy, white wine sauce and then grilled with Parmesan breadcrumbs. It's definitely a match made in heaven! But, it's also really easy to make and change the seafood to your taste. Bon appétit! ...

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Bourride de Lotte

Amanda — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:46:57 +0000

This recipe for Bourride de lotte, a Provençal fish stew or soup, is perfect for any celebration. The monkfish is poached in a light vegetable stock then it's enriched with creamy aïoli for a luxurious finish. Just serve with new potatoes and steamed asparagus or just giant croûtons smothered with the remaining aïoli. Any fish...

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French Bean and Sausage Stew

Amanda — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:33:32 +0000

This French bean and sausage stew is easy to make and packed full of flavour for a great family dinner. It uses lots of roasted vegetables and tinned beans, so it's also a balanced meal with very little preparation. You can easily swap the vegetable to your taste too. Who doesn't like sausages and beans?...

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Easy Beef Bourguignon

Amanda — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:19:03 +0000

This is a really easy beef bourguignon, or beef in red wine that you can make in the slow cooker or pop in the oven until its tender and delicious. It's a great choice for entertaining, as it tastes even better when it's reheated, and always goes down well. Pair it with a great French...

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Lemon Crème Brûlée

Amanda — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:30:02 +0000

You need to try this lemon crème brûlée with a hidden surprise. The crisp topping gives way to a creamy luscious lemon custard and at the bottom you will find a buttery Biscoff biscuit base. Easy to make and perfect for make ahead entertaining, this is so refreshing after a rich main course. Bon appétit! My...

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Ardennes Pâté

Amanda — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:57:24 +0000

This Ardennes pâté is perfect with crusty bread and French butter for a filling lunch, snack or appetiser. With its coarse, chunky texture enriched with cream and brandy, this pâté is also flavoured with smoked bacon and juniper berries for a delicious treat. Perfect for make ahead entertaining and it freezes well too. Bon appétit! ...

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Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Amanda — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:24:31 +0000

I guarantee that you will love this chocolate raspberry tart. It starts with a crisp, buttery chocolate pastry, with no soggy bottom, that is filled with a wickedly decadent and silky ganache and topped with fresh raspberries. The ganache keeps its glossy finish and the raspberries pop out like little jewels. The dark chocolate is...

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Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Parfait

Amanda — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:15:38 +0000

This chocolate caramel ice cream parfait is my very guilty pleasure! A buttery shortbread base is covered with a rich salted caramel ice cream and then smothered with a wickedly dark chocolate ganache. The result is a dessert that is a cross between a millionnaire's shortbread and a creamy parfait. This actually makes 12 portions,...

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