Recipes from this book
Rick Stein’s Apricot Tart
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Inspired by a market in southwestern France, Rick Stein's glistening apricot tart couldn't be easier to make thanks to the use of ready-made puff pastry.
Rick Stein’s Beef and Pork Meatballs in a Tomato and ‘Piment’ Sauce
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Rick Stein's beef and pork meatballs in a 'Piment' sauce, as seen on his BBC2 series, Secret France, make for a rustic French-inspired dinner to feed a crowd.
Rick Stein’s Bilberry Tart
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Rick Stein's bilberry tart from his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France, is a brilliant way to cook with this rare berry, or use more common blueberry if you like.
Rick Stein’s Braised Brill
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Rick Stein's autumnal braised brill, as seen on his BBC2 series Secret France, is brimming with porcini and chestnut mushrooms that help to flavour a silky, rich sauce.
Rick Stein’s Buckwheat Crepes with Eggs and Mushrooms
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Rick Stein's savoury buckwheat crepes, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France, are a French classic packed with mushrooms, cheese and an oozing egg.
Rick Stein’s Chicken Fricassée with Morels
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Rick Stein's one-pot chicken and mushroom fricassée recipe is brimming with indulgent French flavours, and a luxurious white wine and cream sauce.
Rick Stein’s Chicken Legs Stuffed with Mushrooms and Comté
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For a sublime taste of France, make Rick Stein's tender chicken legs stuffed with Comté and mushrooms, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Confit Tomato and Aubergine Tarte Tatin
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For a show-stopping vegetarian main, try Rick Stein's recipe for a traditional French confit tomato and aubergine tarte tatin, as seen on BBC2's Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Courgette Flowers Stuffed with Brandade de Nîmes
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In a fresh take on stuffed courgette flowers, Rick Stein combines traditional French brandade with a light tempura batter. As seen on the BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Deep-fried Pork Chop with Parsley
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Rick Stein's French-style deep fried pork chops, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France, are given a fresh edge with the addition of parsley.
Rick Stein’s Duck Cottage Pie
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Rick Stein's duck parmentier, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France, is like a duck twist on a cottage pie.
Rick Stein’s Fig and Frangipane Tarts
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Rick Stein's French fig and frangipane tarts feature a buttery shortcrust pastry case filled with sweet almond and verdant fig. The perfect autumnal dinner party dessert.
Rick Stein’s French Raspberry Tart
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A beautiful, homemade version of a French patisserie classic, this sweet tart is filled with fresh raspberries and crème patissière. Served with whipped cream, it makes for an impressive dinner party dessert.
Rick Stein’s Leek Tart from Picardy
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Rick Stein's leek tart is a sophisticated and classic take on this French favourite, made with buttery pastry and a rich, sweet leek filling.
Rick Stein’s Mussels with Poulette Sauce
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For a true taste of France, make Rick Stein's simple mussels in a poulette sauce, as seen on Rick Stein's Secret France on BBC2.
Rick Stein’s Poached Skate with a Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
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Rick Stein's simple but sophisticated French-inspired recipe for skate is topped with a warm vinaigrette of caper and parsley. As seen on his BBC2 series, Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Pot Roast Pork
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Transform your Sunday roast repertoire with Rick Stein's French-inspired pot roast pork, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Prawn Croquetas
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Rick Stein's authentic recipe for prawn croquetas is a failsafe way to make this Spanish-inspired tapas favourite, as seen on his BBC2 series, Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Rabbit Stew with Dijon Mustard
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Rick Stein's rabbit stew is a taste of France with rich flavours of mustard and crème fraiche. As seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Rhône Mariners’ Stew with Anchoïade
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This traditional French recipe combines melt-in-the-mouth beef with roast tomatoes and anchoïade to create an intensely flavourful stew.
Rick Stein’s Rotisserie-style Chicken
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Rick Stein's easy rotisserie-style chicken cooked over a bed of potatoes is a quick and simple French-inspired recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Rick Stein’s Seafood Gratin with Caramelised Apples
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Make Rick Stein's French seafood gratin with caramelised apples, or posh fish pie, as seen on his BBC2 series, Rick Stein's Secret France.
Rick Stein’s Tarte Flambée
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Rick Stein's tarte flambée combines a crisp dough base with delightfully charred edges and a topping of melted Emmental and Gruyère, and bacon. As seen on BCC2's Rick Stein's Secret France.