One of the basics all cooks must conquer, dicing a shallot. Then a simple butter sauce perfect with simply cooked fish or vegetables.

A decadent Swiss cheese dish, baked until gooey and served with dippers - baguette, pigs in blankets and pickles!

Slow-cooked beef stew in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon, a comforting French classic. My version uses ox cheeks for added luxury.

Roasted Brussel sprouts, covered with a savoury anchovy dressing, crisp pancetta and chestnuts. The ultimate winter side dish.

Shredded confit duck leg and caramelised onions. Topped with mashed potato and baked in the oven. Like a duck cottage pie.

Hard-boiled eggs filled with a spiced mixture of cooked egg yolks, mayonnaise, and cayenne, topped with chopped chives.

A savoury choux pastry bun made with Comté cheese, baked, and filled with a rich and creamy cheese filling.

Floating islands of poached meringue in a vanilla creme anglaise topped with a crunchy caramel.

Brioche soaked in a rich vanilla custard, sprinkled with brown sugar and caramelised to perfection.

A renowned specialty Lorraine, boasting a buttery pastry filled with creamy custard, savoury bacon, and cheese, baked until golden.

The true test of skill for any cook - eggs gently cooked, folded and served.

Decadent sandwich filled with salty ham, melting cheese, covered with cheese sauce and crowned with a perfectly fried egg.

A Basque dish of eggs baked in a lightly spiced sauce of tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

Sliced potatoes sautéed with garlic, parsley, and duck fat, resulting in irresistibly crispy and delicious potatoes which are so simple to whip up.

Roasted potatoes, served with a whole baked cheese. Ratte potatoes seasoned with hard herbs - crispy golden exterior perfect for dipping

A hearty dish of sliced potatoes cooked with cheese, garlic, and lardons. Perfect side dish or a stand alone rich and comforting meal.

Mashed potatoes mixed with melted cheese and garlic, resulting in a rich, stretchy, smooth, and silky potato side dish.

A Swiss-inspired potato dish of grated potatoes pan-fried in clarified butter, a crispy exterior and the ultimate breakfast treat.

These potatoes are cooked so slowly in butter and stock until completely tender, resulting in a unique creamy and melt-in-the-mouth feel.

An alpine speciality - gratined potatoes, bacon, onions, white wine with generous amounts of Reblouchon cheese. A meal in itself or the perfect sharing side.