Mardi Gras in France
Despite its religious roots, Mardi Gras is a holiday for all: if you love pancakes and dressing up, this one’s for you! However, not sure… Read More
Despite its religious roots, Mardi Gras is a holiday for all: if you love pancakes and dressing up, this one’s for you! However, not sure… Read More
Sablés are a traditional French biscuit made of flour sugar and butter. They often have a crumbly texture and are great as a sweet snack!… Read More
Did you know that coffee is good for the brain? Yes, apparently more than one of those great philosophers (the ones we casually throw into… Read More
As we head into September, what better way to celebrate the beginning of apple season than with a lovely Tarte aux Pommes!… Read More
FRENCH RECIPE – TARTE TATIN France is a country renowned for its delicacies. In each city across the country there are countless boulangeries, meaning you… Read More
Will you be making crêpes for La Chandeleur? The crêpe is a French pancake which is traditionally served on the 2nd of February, the day… Read More
We at Babylangues love helping our instructors discover classic French culture and what could be more classically French than the baguette? However, baguettes are usually… Read More
Since November marks the centenary of the Armistice of the First World War, we thought why not explore a French recipe from the war period?… Read More
Have a go at creating your own gooey baked camembert however you please!… Read More
Have a go at making this traditional French dish from scratch with our simple recipe!… Read More
Have a go at making your own crème brûlée from scratch with our quick and easy recipe!… Read More
Have a go at making your own salmon rillettes from scratch with our quick and easy recipe. Read More
Have a go at making your own salade niçoise from scratch with our quick and healthy recipe. Read More
Follow this simple recipe for Sole Meunière - a delicious rustic French dish consisting of fish cooked in butter and lemon. … Read More
Tarte flambée, or flàmmeküeche in the Alsatian dialect, is a speciality of the region of Alsace. The dish is quite like a strange version of… Read More
Raclette, a dish native to Switzerland but very popular in France, is the perfect dish to enjoy on cold nights, when you feel in need… Read More
The ‘bûche de Noël’ is a traditional dessert that usually terminates the Christmas dinner in francophone countries and dates back to the Middle Ages. Read More
Coq au vin is a signature dish of French cuisine as it combines numerous ingredients that are typically associated with France such as chicken, mushrooms,… Read More
Now that the nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, we thought that we would share a recipe for a classic French… Read More
This strawberry tart is a classic French dish that you will find in almost every boulangerie across the entirety of France. Although it may look… Read More
You will find this French classic on the menu of practically every single bistro or brasserie in France. The majority, if not all, French people… Read More
The scrumptious combination of fresh seafood, wine and a large hunk of crusty baguette is a match made in heaven, and whilst this recipe is… Read More
As we near the end of Spring and start to get ready for Summer, fresh asparagus can still be found in abundance at your local… Read More
Here is our quick and easy recipe for Tarte à la Rhubarbe, or Rhubarb Tart in English. Why not try and make this delicious Spring… Read More
When we think of Easter eggs we tend to think of chocolate eggs. This recipe is thus a slightly different take on an Easter egg. Read More
Artichokes are such beautiful vegetables that always draw attention at the market. The thought of cooking them is, however, a little daunting. Where do you… Read More
Warm yourself with a little bit of chocolate comfort this winter with our super easy recipe for a Chocolate Fondant. Read More
Discover our Galette recipe - this can be severed in various forms; here is a simple but delicious recipe so you can still enjoy it… Read More
This spiced ginger loaf is a very old cake which has its origins in Antiquity. It is mostly consumed in France especially in winter. Read More
This is a classic recipe from the famous chef Paul Bocuse. Read More
As the evenings start to draw in, what better than to come home to this seasonal favourite. Read More
The jardinière is a French dish composed of a medley of fresh vegetables. There are several variations of this recipe. Read More
A croque-monsieur is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with brioche-type bread. Read More
French Recipe: Tian de Courgettes A tian is the name given to a shallow baking dish and anything cooked in it. This is a very… Read More
With picnic season on the horizon, a flan parisien makes for the perfect dessert. A traditional flan parisien is prepared with shortcrust pastry and flavoured… Read More
A traditional bouillabaisse is a French fish stew consisting of a mixture of fish varieties (red mullet, scorpion fish, conger eel…). Read More
FRENCH RECIPE: GRATIN DAUPHINOIS - Gratin Dauphinois is a well-established recipe in France, most notably in the historic Dauphiné region in southeast France. Read More
Everyone knows that the French eat a lot of bread. Pain perdu (French Toast) is traditionally the recipe used to recycle stale bread and make… Read More
FRENCH RECIPE: LES MADELEINES These small cakes, traditional of the Lorraine region, are the emblems of children’s snacks in France. These sweet and soft delights… Read More
French Recipe: ‘BOEuf Bourguignon’ (easy version) An exquisite traditional recipe to tantalise your taste buds, made with Burgundy red wine! This is the perfect feel-good… Read More
French Cuisine: The famous Tarte Tatin (easy version) In France, we have a wide range of apples and autumn is the chance to taste a… Read More