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Day 11 French regional Christmas specialities: Papillotes from Lyon

The origin of papillotes is wrapped in a cute story

Day 7 of French regional Christmas specialities: Pain d’épices

Pain d’épices is another Christmas staple of the Alsace region. A small village famously hosts one of the most famous gingerbread houses, and even a gingerbread museum

Autumnal French recipe inspiration using seasonal produce

In France it is easy to get produce to cook seasonally, all you need is a little inspiration…

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Travel France from your kitchen: Galettes de Sarrasin recipe

For this recipe we journey northwest to Brittany and look at how to make a classic Breton buckwheat pancake

RECIPES: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes, pork liver pâté

We look at the history and techniques of pâtés, terrines, sausages and ‘farcis’ (stuffed dishes)

RECIPES: Parisian picks, yoghurt cake and chocolate meringue gâteau

Two foolproof cake recipes from award–winning American food writer

RECIPES: three classic French dishes get an exotic twist

Caramelised onion soup, baked Mont d’Or cheese and Baba au Cognac - recipes inspired by the travels of two Paris chefs

C'est bon! 4 French home-cooking recipes with Trish Deseine

In her latest book, Trish Deseine presents more than eighty original recipes that incorporate simple, quality ingredients, often in novel combinations and inspired by La Grande Epicerie de Paris.

Behind the scenes at Paris' La Buvette plus exclusive recipe

In her new book, Camille Fourmont, the owner of a beloved Paris wine shop, bar, and café, shares the secrets of effortless entertaining. Here she talks about her inspiration and La Buvette’s special atmosphere.

How to make the perfect French Ratatouille

In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we reveal the Nice dish’s vital ingredients and techniques.

A bonbon-themed tour of France: the sweetest places to visit

From Aix-en-Provence to Montélimar and Alsace to Seine-et-Marne, Connexion tours France’s delicious bonbon hotspots in search of the sweetest places to visit...

French recipe: Fontainebleau

Chef Camille Fourmont shares with Connexion her famous Fontainebleau recipe, out of her new recipe book.

Perfect pâtisserie at home: recipes of the month

When two talented French pâtissiers joined forces to create a baking cookbook, the results were bound to be delectable. We present three recipes from sweet magicians Christophe Felder and Camille Lesecq.

The history behind Provence's classic sweet treat: calissons

Calissons are very popular sweet treats from Provence. Connexion speaks to a notable producer of these oval-shaped, almond-based beauties.

Recipe + Competition: Classic French Lemon Tart

French food writer Audrey Le Goff shares her recipe for a classic French lemon tart as the first instalment of our new newsletter recipe series. You've got to bake it to win!

The true taste of Ardèche

Regina von Planta swapped a career in investment management for a life of gardening and cooking in Ardèche. Now she has gathered a collection of regional recipes from her friends, published in a new cookbook. She reveals how she settled in, and offers three recipes

Put Provence on your plate

Taking inspiration from the cuisine of France’s south, Alex Jackson has received critical acclaim for his London restaurant Sardine. The chef reveals his Provençal inspirations and provides insight into what constitutes authenticity in cuisine... plus three great recipes

French cooking with kids

Canada-based teacher and author Mardi Michels reveals her passion for teaching kids to cook and the inspiration for her new cookbook

Make apéro time special in France

When it comes to appetisers Marie Asselin is the queen of the finger food. Here she reveals her secrets and provides three great recipes

Sowing the seeds of a French mustard boom

Mustard is the ultimate French condiment. Connexion reports on the only French moutarde maker to grow its own seeds

Secrets of baking success

New York-based chef Rory Macdonald reveals what it takes to become a top pâtissier and provides two favourite mousse recipes

When Ritz met Escoffier

Jean-François Mesplède on the unique chemistry between two giants of the hotel and culinary worlds that combined to luxurious effect

French food notes - December 2018

In our new series providing a sideways look at French food, we examine the north’s doughy dedication to Jesus

Marrons glacés: sweet taste of success

As we approach peak marron glacé season, Jane Hanks spoke to the original transformers of chestnuts into sweet treats: Clément Faugier

Apple man’s core beliefs

Prime apple season is the perfect time to speak to the pastry chef Christophe Adam about his passion for baking with pommes

Charcuterie made easy

Miranda Ballard talks about her new book on how to enjoy, serve and cook with cured meats and also presents two favourite recipes

French food notes - October 2018

Notes on food in France including tarte Tatin , saucisson and chickpeas...

Alain Ducasse and bistro classics

Acclaimed French chef Alain Ducasse is usually associated with Michelin-friendly fare. But he also keeps bistro traditions alive...

French seasonal basket - August 2018

En saison : What to put on your plate this month

Melt into chocolate science

A delicious new encyclopedia, edited by world-renowned chef pâtissier Frédéric Bau, takes some of the mystery out of the dark stuff

French seasonal basket - July 2018

En saison : What to put on your plate this month

The season of abundance

Cookery school owner Marjorie Taylor reveals what makes a foodie summer in Burgundy and presents two sun-kissed seasonal recipes

En saison: What to put on your plate in June

Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat’s cheese have seasonality...

The great French bake-off

In his new book, chef and bestselling author Gabriel Gaté honours the classics of French pâtisserie , with a focus on helping home cooks create sweet treats. Here he reveals his top tips for successful baking and picks four of his favourite recipes for readers to try at home

Nice locals defend cuisine from controversial chef

A Nice collective has defended Niçoise cuisine from “non-purist influences” after a local chef controversially added non-traditional ingredients to a “pan bagnat”.

Heaven for fromage fans

Cheese has played a big part in the life and culinary adventures of iconic French chef Michel Roux. From his latest book on the subject, he reveals the origins of his fromage passions, shares his tips for building a perfect cheeseboard, and provides three favourite recipes

A family recipe for success

Having grown up in a family of male Michelin-starred chefs, Emily Roux almost inevitably fell into the family trade. But in a new cookbook, written with her mother, the chef explores the family favourites and new foodie adventures that the pair enjoy together

Tour of regional classics

For her new cookbook From the Source – France, author Carolyn Boyd travelled the length and breadth of France to meet the chefs who cook some of the country’s best loved dishes. Here three of them – from Brittany, the Alps and the Riviera – talk about their favourites

Mimi's Médoc life and autumn recipes

Instagram sensation and author Mimi Thorisson talks about her love for Médoc life and presents some classic autumn recipes

Tasty puy lentil dishes for you to try

Enjoy three delicious meals using the edible pulse grown only in one region of France, which has enjoyed a surge in popularity recently