Apricot gâteau Pithiviers

A modern twist on an original classic French tart recipe

Warm Russian salad

Give vegetables a twist

Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling

Baby spinach & bacon bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple French-style salad makes a wonderful light lunch

Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Hot & sour chilli jam with vegetables

A fiery yet sweet combination, great for dipping – store in the fridge for a week or freezes for up to a month

Mousse au chocolat

Delicious, light chocolate mousse made with bitter dark chocolate – a perfect end to a French cuisine based meal

Savoury party bites

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks

Warm new potato salad with bacon & blue cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This French-style main meal salad with roasted new potatoes makes a fabulous lunch

Warming veggie curry

Vegetable curry that tastes great and is so quick and easy to make, who’ll even miss the meat?

Green beans & mushrooms with tangy soy dressing

A dress-ahead tangy sald that retains its good looks