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This cheesy omelette, bulked up with potatoes, is a common meal in the French Alps. If you can’t find the semi-hard Beaufort cheese, try using Gruyere or Emmenthal instead.
Source: Benito Martin
The great thing about this dish is that a little effort can produce big results. Gather all your ingredients into one pot and let time and gentle heat take care of the rest.
Chicken pot roast Source: Sharyn Cairns
A sausage and lentil dish, perfect for bringing a bit of France into your home on a cold night. Best served with a shallot vinaigrette. Guillaume Brahimi's recipe calls for a regional cold-smoked sausage called Morteau but you can use any smoked pork sausage available.
Source: Stefanie Forester
The secret to a really great ratatouille is in the cooking time – the longer the better, like the eggplant and other vegetables really have time to break down and become fall-apart tender. Serve with hot crusty bread on your next meat-free meal.
The perfect ratatouille Source: Benito Martin
Winter has us dreaming of the food of the French Alps, like this ultra-comforting, mega cheesy gratin. It only needs around 10 minutes to bake until the cheese starts to bubble and brown. Yes.
Potato and reblochon cheese gratin Source: Benito Martin
Warming and completely satisfying, this slow-cooked lamb with a textural crumb top is begging for a fireplace and a big glass of red. There’s minimal fuss but maximum flavour return.
Source: Alan Benson
Mussels are a simple and quick meal for one or for many. To make life even easier, buy yours scrubbed and de-bearded, then pair with classic French flavours (think butter, shallots and thyme) for a stunning express dinner.
Source: Luke Nguyen's France
Soups don’t come easier than this! With its sturdy potato base and cheesy bite from the Roquefort, this is one you’ll be adding on fast rotation. Trust us.
Source: Benito Martin
This delicious, classic French dish of sliced potatoes, onions and parsley is a staple in every French household. Lyonnaise means "from Lyon” after the French city of Lyon.
Source: Andy Baker
This classic French stew is a slow-cooker, but super-fast to prep. The hearty combination of ingredients makes for a flavour-packed broth.
Source: SBS Food
