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Ooh la la! Delia's pulled out all the stops with a terrific selection of the very best of French cuisine, from steaks and salades to snacks such as Croque Monsieur.
Serves 4-6Classic Quiche Lorraine
Never has a quiche Lorraine – essentially an egg, bacon and cream tart – been so easy to make, without losing any of its classic flavour and texture.
Serves 8Cheat's Chocolate Rum Gateau
This recipe looks so impressive that your guests will think you've spent all day in the kitchen. Little do they know that this is a quick and easy recipe that you can make in advance, then just sit back and wait for the compliments!
Serves 4-5Poor Man's Cassoulet
Cassoulet is made with all sorts of lovely French ingredients, but for a more economical version, this poor man's cassoulet is just the thing. Make sure you use good-quality meaty sausages.
Serves 4Roast Quail Wrapped in Pancetta and Vine Leaves with Grape Confit
Plump little quail are the ultimate in single-serving foods...and very easy to cook and serve (no carving needed!). If you can't find vine leaves, use foil instead.
Serves 4Cep and Onion Tarts with Cep Cream and Parsley Butter Shallots
This combination of earthy cep mushrooms and sweet caramelised onions is divine, and comes to us courtesy of Alex Mackay, the brilliant young chef who demonstrates his talents at Delia's food and wine workshops at NCFC.
Serves 6Salmon Coulibiac
A great recipe for entertaining, this is simply a luxurious fish pie. You can make it in advance and freeze it for a stress-free time on the day - all you need with it is a crisp green salad.
Serves 6-8 (makes about 30)Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce
Everyone loves profiteroles, so give these a whirl next time you're entertaining.
Makes about 30Pistachio Sables
This recipe was kindly given to me by the Head Pastry Chef, Mark Mitson, at The Blakeney Hotel in Norfolk, where they are served in the bar with drinks, but only if you get there early enough, because they disappear in a flash.
Serves 2Leek, Potato and Cheese Soufflé
As Delia says, this soufflé is an inexpensive way to enjoy something that's quite luxurious. Vegetarians might like to know that a vegetarian parmesan-style cheese is available from www.bookhamcheese.co.uk
Serves 6 as a starterScallops in the Shell with Cream and Vermouth
Luxurious, indulgent, special… this lovely scallop recipe is all of these things and will wow your guests when entertaining. As long as you use fresh, not pre-frozen scallops, you can also freeze it ahead.
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