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Mangetout: the eel deal and revolutionary cakes

A foodie exploration, from jellied eels and pie shops in London to French Revolution cakes for Bastille Day

Radishes: crunch time on the menu

Butter and a dash of fleur de sel is the best way to serve fresh, peppery radishes – and they’re a perfect apéritif

Les Lunettes de Romans: the French biscuit treat that revives childhood memories

The more sophisticated French equivalent of a jammie dodger comes from the Drôme

Travel France from your kitchen: rillons de porc

If you have ever had even the slightest nostalgia for pork scratchings, this recipe hailing from the Pays de la Loire region is for you

'We produce exotic fruits and award-winning rum in Pyrénées-Orientales'

Visit the farm boutique or shop online for a taste of the innovative creations from Les Arts Verts near Perpignan

Recipe: swiss chard and white bean parmentier

Versatile swiss chard can be used in sweet and savoury dishes

Five exotic crops thriving in France's changing climate

French farmers are adapting by cultivating exotic crops like sugar cane, ginger, and pomegranates, reducing reliance on imports

Recipe: chocolate meringue Gâteau Concorde

A foolproof cake recipe from an award–winning American food writer

'We produce edible flowers and organic black garlic in Vendée'

More than 3,000 different varieties of plants grow in Le Jardin de Pauline 85

Dry January vs French January: how France’s wine culture is adapting to drinking less

Vigneron columnist Jonathan Hesford gives his advice on enjoying l'art de vivre without overindulging

Discover the French tradition of Easter roast lamb: gigot d’agneau

We salute slow-cooked roast lamb, and learn about its cultural significance and cooking methods

Recipe: gougères are the classiest of apéro treats

Tasty light pastry with a disputed etymology

French recipe: duck Parmentier

Chef Matthew Ryle's mouth-watering French classic elevates shepherd’s pie with confit duck legs, perfect for warming up in cold weather

Recipe: Poulet Basquaise

London-based chef, Alex Jackson, shares a simple, tasty stew of chicken, ham, peppers and tomatoes flavoured with piment d’espelette

French recipe: pork chop with braised butter beans

London-based chef Matthew Ryle shares a quick and easy winter recipe, ready in just 30 minutes

Eat and cook like a Dordogne local: pommes de terre sarladaises

A classic dish, with traditional ingredients like duck fat, parsley, and garlic

Discover the truffle traditions of France's Favourite Village, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye

Learn about its unique connection to Saint Anthony, truffle hunting and pigs

Recipe: Corsican fiadone cheesecake

This easy-to-make cake is a traditional crowd-pleasing dessert

Veggie burgers and plant-based sausages: French farmers and consumers react to name ruling delay

The EU failed to reach final agreement to draft rules governing plant-based naming

Five iconic French dishes from different regions

Explore the rich culinary heritage of France with these traditional dishes, from cassoulet in Occitanie to cari poule in La Réunion, showcasing the country's geographic and cultural diversity

Discover artisan Auvergne blue cheese plus Christmas jam

Put this on your seasonal cheese platter

Kouign-amann: a classic Breton pastry recipe

James Campbell reinvents classic pâtisserie creations with a contemporary Japanese twist, all made achievable to the home cook

One of the most notorious meals in the history of French gastronomy

How hard times inspired an outrageous festive feast in 1870

Artisan cheese of the month, plus local speciality onion confit

Exquisite Fermier au Chablis is crafted with a Chablis wine-washed rind for a refined taste

France’s golden fruit: The legacy of Lorraine’s mirabelle plums

Explore the Grallet-Dupic family's historic mirabelle plum farm in Lorraine, producing exquisite eaux de vie, liqueurs, and more

Mangetout: there's nothing awful about French offal dishes

Discover the unique flavours of dishes like andouillette

Discover the iconic tarte Tropézienne, a French Riviera delight

The luxurious cake from Saint-Tropez is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Learn about its origins and celebrity connections

Recipe: French onion soup with Comté toasts

Featuring a rich broth and nutty, creamy-textured cheese, this is perfect for a comforting winter meal

French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Perfect for warming up during the colder months, this recipe is easy to follow and full of flavour

Eat like a local in France - Dragées de Verdun

Explore the rich history and craftsmanship of Maison Braquier, the last French company producing traditional sugared almonds, a beloved delicacy in Verdun since 1783

French cheese production adapts to climate change

Producers are asking for a temporary relaxation of AOC rules

French artisan cheese of the month, plus a regional chocolate speciality

Explore the rich flavours of Le Curé Nantais, a soft cheese from Nantes, and indulge in the sweet Coussin de Lyon

Mangetout: Which is the champion of champignons?

Explore the rich world of French mushrooms, plus a great Paris restaurant for Eurostar travellers

Recipe: gratin de potiron and more French pumpkin varieties

Explore pumpkin varieties like potiron and citrouille, and learn how to cook them with traditional recipes and regional twists

Recipe: poached chicken breasts with wild garlic salsa verde

If the wild garlic is out of season, you can use a selection of soft green herbs instead

Recipe: Red mullet in an envelope

Baking red mullet in a sealed parchment parcel packed with herbs is an excellent way of retaining the delicate flavour and enticing aroma as it cooks

Recipe: aubergine tartare with flat-leaf parsley salad

This is a super tasty alternative to steak tartare and a great side or appetizer, or serve as canapés for a crowd

Fruits of success: the rise of trompe-l’oeil cakes

We explore the growing French pâtisserie trend for lookalike sweet treats

Classic French recipe with an exotic twist: caramelised onion soup

A dish inspired by the travels of two Paris chefs

Eat like a local in Lyon: cervelle de canut

A classic Lyonnaise dish made with fromage blanc and herbs, perfect for cheese lovers visiting Lyon

Siblings make sustainable vinegar from Champagne's leftover grapes

Mangetout: dining in Calais, plus oysters for beginners

Our food columnist has a French bistro recommendation and offers some mollusc tips

French recipe: winemaker's steak with pan sauce

Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, of The Cook’s Atelier in Beaune, share their saucy steak dish made using the drippings from the bottom of the pan

A quick guide to the perfect French press coffee

Learn about the history, technique, and places to shop for a rich, full-bodied brew

The Silver Spoon: discovering the culinary roots of frog soup

Featuring more than 2,000 recipes, this is one of Italy's most influential cookbooks