Rolled blueberry pecan brioche
These little yeasted cakes are the perfect treat when you want something that’s not too rich for a brunch or afternoon tea. You can mix up the flavours with raspberries and almonds if you like.
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Strawberries and cream eclairs
You’ll be a professional French pâtissier in no time with this eclair recipe. Light, sweet and filled with the divine combination of strawberries and cream, you’ll be the star of the show at your next dinner party.
12 sweet coconut treats made for special occasions
If you want to bring a beautiful burst of tropical flavour to your next special occasion, don’t look past these coconut-infused sweet treats. From coconut rum balls to coconut and raspberry jelly pops to mini almond coconut lamingtons, we’ve rounded up the best recipes to get your party table covered in coco-nutty goodness.
Mum’s twice-cooked cheese soufflés
These twice-baked cheese soufflés take the stress out of this French classic. You can make them the day before and finish cooking them 15 minutes prior to serving without having to panic. Voilà!
Pot au feu
Nici Wickes's “pot on the fire” is the ultimate in simple French cuisine – hearty, tasty and perfect for the whole family.
Chicken cassoulet
Rich, hearty and brilliant for cold winter days. This easy and tasty version of slow cooked chicken cassoulet has simple ingredients but is packed with lots of incredible flavour.
Croque Madame Hugues
Fiona Hugues has created a Croque Madame recipe that's a little fancier than the classic, with a couple of extras like wilted spinach, seeded mustard and gorgeous little quail eggs. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif
Gluten-free chocolate and tamarillo clafoutis
Tamarillos go beautifully with chocolate so Nici Wickes has combined the two in this gorgeous clafoutis recipe. It’s a gentle pudding, not too rich, yet perfectly satisfying and gluten-free too
Raspberry pain au chocolat
Put that puff pastry to good use with this delicious cheat's version of pain au chocolat. Spiked with raspberry jam and with a hint of hazelnuts, this dessert recipe is sure to go down a treat
French press ginger broth with tarakihi
This simple soup is a great comfort when you feel a sniffle coming on. To make a richer version, save empty prawn shells and tails next time you have them, and add to the other ingredients going into the plunger