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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 8Poires Belle Helene
This wonderfully impressive recipe would make a great way to end a supper party... just add cream and toasted almonds to decorate for the final flourish!
Serves 2-4Mixed Vegetables a la Grecque
Delia describes this as her favourite vegetarian dish - and it's so versatile we just know you'll make it again and again with whatever vegetables are available.
Serves 8La Potee (French Farmhouse Soup with Bacon, Sausage and Beans)
A hearty soup drawn from the rustic traditions of French cooking: vary the vegetables according to season and whatever you have to hand. All you need to serve it is plenty of crusty bread.
Serves 4-6Classic Creme Caramel
Wobbly and light - and a great dessert if you're watching the pennies - this creme caramel is a true nursery pudding classic, loved by people of all ages.
Serves 2:Entrecote Marchand de Vin
Even if you're a beginner cook, you can't fail to succeed with this wonderful steak recipe: the red wine simply reduces into a superb sauce that perfectly complements the meat.
Serves 2Entrecote Steak with Creme Fraiche and Cracked Pepper Sauce
Looking for a really fantastic recipe for a special occasion? Look no further - this wonderful steak recipe ticks all the boxes and is easy yet totally luxurious.
Serves 6Creme brulee
The availability of a cook's blow torch has made it much easier to create a crunchy topping for this favourite dessert, but if you don't have one, just make caramel instead, pour it over and leave it to set.
Serves 2Entrecote Hongroise
If you've been looking for a quick and easy sauce to make with steak, this has to be it...
Makes about 15 fl oz (425 ml)Classic White Bechamel Sauce
Some people seem to think there's a lot of mystique surrounding sauces, but if you follow Delia's recipe to the letter - using the classic roux method - you'll have a lovely, smooth creamy sauce, the perfect base for many recipes.
Serves 6Summer Fruit Brulee
Want to know how to get the thinnest, crunchiest crust on your brûlée? Delia's shares a chef's secret tip and creates a fruity summery dessert that will soon become a firm favourite.
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