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French recipes.

A growing collection inspired by the ingredients, techniques and character of French cooking.

Petits Farcis Niçois served in a rustic Mediterranean setting85 min

Provencal · Oven

Petits Farcis Niçois

Small summer vegetables filled with savoury pork, bread, cheese and herbs, then baked until golden.

Pulenda Corse served in a rustic Mediterranean setting45 min

Corsican · Stovetop

Pulenda Corse

Traditional Corsican chestnut-flour polenta cooked until firm and sliced for serving.

Soupe au Pistou served in a rustic Mediterranean setting70 min

Provencal · Stovetop

Soupe au Pistou

A summer Provençal soup of beans, vegetables and pasta finished with a vivid basil-garlic pistou.

Soupe Corse served in a rustic Mediterranean setting100 min

Corsican · Stovetop

Soupe Corse

A substantial Corsican soup of beans, cabbage, potato, vegetables and herbs.

Bouillabaisse served in a rustic Mediterranean setting85 min

Provencal · Stovetop

Bouillabaisse

A Marseille-style fish stew with varied Mediterranean fish, fennel, tomato, saffron and orange zest.

Civet de Sanglier Corse served in a rustic Mediterranean setting180 min

Corsican · Stovetop

Civet de Sanglier Corse

A Corsican wild boar stew marinated in red wine, juniper, citrus and herbs, then slowly braised until tender.

Fiadone Corse served in a rustic Mediterranean setting50 min

Corsican · Oven

Fiadone Corse

A crustless Corsican cheesecake with fresh brocciu, lemon zest and a light, tender set.

Pissaladière served in a rustic Mediterranean setting75 min

Provencal · Oven

Pissaladière

A southern French flatbread topped with deeply softened onions, anchovies, black olives and thyme.

Ratatouille Niçoise served in a rustic Mediterranean setting65 min

Provencal · Stovetop

Ratatouille Niçoise

A Provençal medley of aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomato cooked separately, then gently combined.

Socca Niçoise served in a rustic Mediterranean setting25 min

Provencal · Oven

Socca Niçoise

A thin chickpea-flour pancake from Nice, baked blisteringly hot with olive oil and plenty of black pepper.