French recipes for winter

The big flavours of France are on the menu and just perfect for winter. Set the table, let the feast begin.

Cassoulet

Cassoulet

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ILLUSTRATION ANTONIA PESENTI

Slow-baked quince with saffron custard

Slow-baked quince with saffron custard

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PHOTOGRAPH PRUE RUSCOE

Duck, orange and beetroot salad

Duck, orange and beetroot salad

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PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Pork with cider and apples

Pork with cider and apples

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PHOTOGRAPH VANESSA LEVIS

Estouffade de boeuf bourguignon

Estouffade de boeuf bourguignon

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PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Chocolate ganache tartlets with muscat-poached pears

Chocolate ganache tartlets with muscat-poached pears

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PHOTOGRAPH BEN DEARNLEY

Grilled sole with lemon, capers and parsley

Grilled sole with lemon, capers and parsley

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PHOTOGRAPH VANESSA LEVIS

Pain au chocolat

Pain au chocolat

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PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Croissants

Croissants

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PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Thyme and Gruyère gougères with whipped goat’s curd

Thyme and Gruyère gougères with whipped goat’s curd

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PHOTOGRAPH VANESSA LEVIS

Madeleines with lemon sugar

Madeleines with lemon sugar

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PHOTOGRAPH VANESSA LEVIS

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