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French cuisine: in praise of herrings and samphire

Peter Bear on this perfect combination which has a rich history and fishy flavour

Recipe: simple and delicious yoghurt cake

In her pâtisserie cookbook, Gâteau - The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, award–winning American food writer, Aleksandra Crapanzano, explores how Parisians shop and bake

Homemade wins but which is the best mayonnaise brand in France?

Consumer magazine tests 15 brands to determine their winner from those available in shops

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How to buy and cook fish in France

Laura Washburn Hutton reveals selection tips and provides recipe ideas

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin

Swap apples for tomatoes in this savoury twist on a French cuisine classic

French whisky now sells over a million bottles per year

New EU laws have allowed French spirit producers to use their stills for whisky outside of the strictly controlled cognac distilling season

Discover Bordeaux: wine, food and culture

Explore Bordeaux's rich wine heritage, culinary delights and vibrant cultural scene

Dissecting typical French apéritifs

From blackcurrant Dubonnet to the vibrant Lillet 'sisters'

Tarragon, basil, chervil: the 'Holy Trinity' of French herbs

How to buy, grow, store, and use these essential herbs in your cooking

A guide to spicing up French cuisine

Find out where to source 'one of the best chillies around', plus learn how to make a traditional Basque stew

French wine guide: choosing regional reds

Jonathan Hesford says correct pairing with food is the key to your vin rouge selection

Recipe: sun-dried tomato, olive and basil bread

Try this tasty quiche-bread which can be packed as a picnic treat

Recipe: add pâté de campagne to your charcuterie board

Tips for buying charcuterie in France and creating the best platters for guests

Has butter become a luxury in France?

Price rises set to continue as milk production falls

Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France

The light, buttery, shell-shaped cakes that left their mark on French literature are traditional in many regions

French strawberries: the best varieties and when to eat them

Columnist Sue Adams gives her tips on how to get the best out of the long season in France

An alternative to potatoes: 'My favourite aspect of salsify is its texture'

Laura Washburn Hutton explains how to prepare this delicious seasonal plant

The culinary delights of dandelions in France

Laura Washburn Hutton shares her top tips for using seasonal tender leaves in the kitchen

Recipe: White soup with bacon, roasted shallot and grilled hazelnuts

Cook like a Michelin chef

The price of France's Easter chocolate habit revealed

Many French families prefer bunnies and bells to eggs

Recipe: orange blossom crème brûlée

An impressive and delicious dessert, perfect for a spring dinner party

How to pick and cook asparagus in France

Columnist Sue Adams explains how to make the most of the vegetable's short season

Recipes: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes and pork liver pâté

We look at the history and techniques of pâtés, terrines, sausages and ‘farcis’

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Understand the etymological roots of this beloved dish with a crispy, cheesy topping

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

Revisit our exclusive 2023 interview with the man behind Maison Nouvelle as he is rewarded in the 2025 Michelin Guide France

Understand the basics of French wine labelling

Why are French wines labelled as Bordeaux or Burgundies, and not Cabernet or Malbec? Jonathan Hesford explains

Why English and French breakfasts are so unalike

A traditional hearty English breakfast may have been in response to France's lack of a morning meal

Recipe: zesty lemon tart with daisy meringues

Food stylist and blogger, Celine Rousseau, invites readers to bring her appealing, whimsical food art to life in their own kitchens

Learning French: helpful vocabulary around cheese

Key cheese words for navigating the fromagerie - and how many types exist in France?

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this February?

Winter vegetables and citruses remain staple foods as spring approaches

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in February

Cow’s milk cheeses dominate as winter comes to an end

Pimp your potage: making the most of French supermarket soups

Discover how to elevate ready-made soups with simple ingredients for a gourmet touch

Learning French: helpful vocabulary around potatoes

Get spud smart with this guide - and learn the link between potatoes and swearing

Recipe: Impress in record time with this quick Coq au Vin

We look at a recipe from the new cookbook by Marcus Wareing that uses chicken and other common ingredients

‘French people have a real pride in their food and in their ingredients’

Former BBC journalist and author Steve Parks talks about his life in France and how he beat the French at their own game in a cooking contest

France’s galette des rois: Six facts about this January 6 cake

Epiphany marks the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. We look at how France celebrates with a special sweet treat

Recipe: Warm yourself up with a delicious baked Camembert

Share this classic French dish with your loved ones

How to create the perfect French Christmas cheese platter

A couple who recently won an award for their cheese business in the south of France give their tips to The Connexion

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

Sarah Hyde, who now lives in the town, explores Elizabeth David’s connection with its marché provençal. We also share one of her recipes

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

Columnist Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of cheese and styles of wine that match

How to meet new people over dinner in France - we try out new app

Chatting over a meal with five strangers on a Wednesday night is becoming popular but how does it work?

How to bake traditional French bread

Discover artisanal baker Issa Niemeiier-Brown's 'simple and pure' recipe for a perfect baguette

Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France

Jane Bertch was sent to Paris for her banking career but ended up starting a successful cookery school

Frogs’ legs was a British dish long before it became French delicacy

Ancient Britons enjoyed the food 8,000 years ago, archaeologist claims

French winter warmer recipes: Tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

French winter warmer recipes: Boeuf bourguignon

This delicious beef stew braised in red wine is a standard of Parisian bistros

Boulangers battle to save real bread in France

The country is renowned for its artisan loaves, yet there has been a shift towards cheap industrial bread

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in November

Several French cheeses are good to eat this month - alongside a Swiss classic

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

This simple Alsatian dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages is best served with beer

Recipe: hearty Maroilles tart

Try this simple traditional dish from the north of France, also known as Flamiche au Maroilles

Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers

Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26

Letters: Vegetarians can cook at home and leave French restaurants to the rest of us

Reader says the pressure for more menu options would turn France into a nanny state

Allergy tracking app to ease shopping difficulties created by French students

Innovative app by students helps allergy sufferers scan products and share tips, enhancing supermarket experiences.

France's latest tasty trend mixes food with games

Combining the French love of cheese, wine and chocolate with escape rooms has resulted in a new concept – food gaming

Mythbuster: France has 258 varieties of cheese

A famous quote by Charles de Gaulle is often rolled out in discussion... but is it correct?

Finding and harvesting nuts in France

Exploring the culinary and practical uses of walnuts from a part-time paysanne

Popular Mont d’Or cheese 'season' begins in France and runs until May 2025

The cheese is a staple of autumn and winter tables

Which iconic French brands are the most beloved?

It is likely you have products from at least some of these marques in your home, even if you do not live in France

French chef bakes innovation with 3D biscuit printer

Engineer-turned-pastry chef Marine Coré-Baillais's invention is elevating the art of pastry-making and even includes edible plates and cups

Letters: Readers spar over French 'obsession' with meat

Vegetarians argue that it is 'bad for our health and the planet' rather than the 'epitome of dining'

In praise of the wonderful variety of tomatoes found at French markets

Seasonal, succulent, sunset-hued – our writer describes some of her favourite

French plums are source of pride and celebrated in Agen in late August

Sue Adams looks at the many uses of this ancient fruit – and why harvest time is a wonderful sight

Comment: The French can't get enough of British grub

Columnist Samantha David says that British restaurants near her could not be more popular despite low rankings by French people for the UK in a global cuisine survey