french RECIPe
CATALOGUE.
PEPPER SAUCE
There’s just something about a good pepper sauce that makes a simple steak (or even chicken) feel like a real treat. Not every sauce has to be a pan sauce that needs steak juices. The real magic is in the quality of your beef stock and the pepper—splurge on some single-origin stuff if you can! With a splash of cognac, a touch of cream, and plenty of black pepper, you’ll be ready to drizzle restaurant-level sauce over your next meal.
Sautéed Chicken à la Ronsard
This recipe is inspired by a forgotten classic from an old Australian cookbook by Suzanne Gibbs, tracing its roots to a now-closed Parisian hotel, Hôtel du Rouge. It’s a humble yet elegant dish—chicken sautéed with a generous pour of cognac and white wine, gently simmered with shallots, garlic, carrots, and a touch of tomato, then finished with a cream-enriched sauce.
MULLED WINE
If you’ve never made mulled wine before, this is a perfect starting point. We’re building a deeply spiced syrup first—this step keeps the alcohol from evaporating and ensures every glass is rich, warming, and packed with flavour. With citrus, vanilla, bay, and a few well-chosen spices, this version is comforting without being overly sweet or cloying.
SAUTÉ LAMB WITH MUSHROOMS
This sautéed lamb recipe is a French bistro-style classic—quick to cook, rich in taste, and built on solid technique. It’s inspired by a traditional recipe from the Larousse Gastronomique, with a few modern swaps to make it accessible and adaptable, like using king oyster mushrooms instead of ceps.
SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM
This flavour is rich, nostalgic, and seriously addictive. Buttery salted caramel made from scratch, giving the ice cream its signature golden colour and that unmistakable deep, toasty flavour. This recipe is simple, elegant, and a perfect example of how French-style natural ice cream should be.
HAM or MUSHROOM DUXELLE CRÊPES
Creamy, crispy, golden, and absolutely French—these savoury crêpes are filled with a smooth béchamel-style sauce and your choice of finely chopped ham or a rich mushroom duxelles.
BÉCHAMEL CROQUETTES
Learn to make a thick bechamel and use it to make delicious croquettes.
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE VARIATIONS
These classic home-cooking sauces are all derived from a Béchamel base and pair beautifully with chicken, salmon, vegetables, and pasta.
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE BASICS
Bechamel is considered a base preparation, and as one of the five French mother sauces, it plays an important role in a whole range of dishes.
CHICKEN PILAF RICE
This light and fluffy pilaf is a simple, reliable side that pairs beautifully with saucy dishes like sautéed chicken. Gently cooked in the oven with aromatic herbs and chicken stock, each grain stays separate and full of flavour. Once you’ve tried this method, you might not go back to stovetop rice again.
QUICHE LORRAINE MASTERCLASS
Want to make the perfect Quiche Lorraine at home? This is the ultimate masterclass
GLUTEN-FREE SHORTCRUST
There are plenty of ways to replace wheat flour in shortcrust pastry. After some testing, I’ve landed on an easy, tasty gluten-free version you can serve to everyone—no need to make two separate quiches.
SHORTCRUST PASTRY
An super easy method to make a shortcrust pastry with food processor. ready in 5 minutes
THE SAUCE ENTRECÔTE
Fat, umami, and a subtle seasoning—this is why this sauce is so addictive. Though it’s never been patented, LE RELAIS DE VENISE recipe has been carefully kept secret by the family, even though it is often said to contain chicken liver. An attempt was made to recreate its flavor without chicken liver, and… it was a success!
STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE & MASCARPONE CReam
Simple yet sophisticated, this dish takes the timeless pairing of strawberries and balsamic vinegar to a Michelin-starred level.
SAUTÉED POTATOES WITH OLIVES & TARRAGON
Classic saute potatoes revisited and improved by adding two simple ingredients.
BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH PORT WINE, STAR ANISE & CINNAMON
Another recipe inspired by The Flavor Bible, which explores how certain ingredients (often unexpectedly) come together to create harmonious, layered flavors. Here, the combination of port wine, star anise, and cinnamon brings warmth, depth, and a touch of intrigue to classic braised short ribs.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CRÈME D’ÉCHALOTES
This recipe is all about nailing the classic sauce à la minute, a reduction of white wine, shallots, and tarragon that’s finished with cream and a touch of butter.