The dessert that needs no introduction – silky smooth, set vanilla custard with a crunchy bitter caramel top. 3 ingredients and so simple to whip up.

The ultimate French starter, the smell of this coming out of the oven transports me straight to France. Rich caramelised onions, beef broth and molten gruyere cheese.

One of the simplest, yet most famous dishes across France. Found in every brasserie, steak, peppercorn sauce and a pile of fries. Tough to beat!

Leek vinaigrette is a classic French dish of tender leeks dressed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette, finished with herbs, croutons and chopped eggs, it’s an elegant starter or a great side dish.

One of my favourite dishes served across France. Fresh mussels cooked in a creamy white wine sauce with onion, garlic, and herbs. Perfect with a crusty loaf and glass of chilled wine.

Poulet Basquaise is a traditional Basque dish featuring chicken with peppers, tomatoes, and Piment d'Espelètte, finished with some white wine and picked basil.

A simple French recipe of roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, where the garlic is cooked in its skin to mellow and provide a rich, buttery flavour.

Whole chicken cooked in a rich tomato, mushroom, and white wine sauce, infused with fresh tarragon.

Death row meal: few things in life are better than perfectly roasted chicken, homemade chips, and a fresh green salad.

Chicken breasts are pounded thin, layered with ham and Swiss cheese, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy.

A hearty French stew of marinated chicken, braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon.

This is my perfect, zingy, mustard vinaigrette and perfect green salad. I always have a jar in my fridge!

Delicate choux pastry buns filled with creamy vanilla chantilly, covered with decadent 70% chocolate sauce.

This my step by step guide to the perfect 4/6/8/10 minute boiled egg.

A classic stew of seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich pepper and tomato sauce spiked with sherry vinegar and fresh basil.

A knife skill I learned back in college is the julienne cut. Sure, you could grate your celeriac for remoulade, but this will give you a much nicer finish.

A hearty Provençal vegetable soup enriched with a vibrant basil pistou sauce.

Baked eggs delicately cooked in a ramekin with cream, soft cheese, and a spring fondue of vegetables including asparagus and morel mushrooms.

My ultimate breakfast but equally good at lunch or dinner. Halfway between a roast potato and a chip, pommes parmentier are delicious.

These potatoes are cooked under a crispy pork belly, absorbing all its rich flavour as they cook slowly in butter and stock until wonderfully tender.