Recipe Collections

French Bistro Classics

From rich coq au vin to a pretty-as-a-picture Tarte fine aux pommes, these traditional Gallic dishes are classics for a reason.
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Crisp duck confit, Boeuf bourguignon, Bouillabaisse with rouille… bistro fare is a Parisian’s comfort food. The combination of rich sauces, melt-in-your mouth meat and instantly recognisable textures all add up to simple satisfaction. The Gourmet Traveller food team has collated this collection of bistro-inspired recipes to bring a touch of Gallic flair to your cooking.

Steak tartare

Poires belles helene

French onion soup

Coq au vin

Bouillabaisse with rouille

Ratatouille with ruby snapper

Boeuf bourguignon

Strawberries in Champagne with crème chantilly

Tarte fine aux pommes

Duck liver pâté

Côte de boeuf

Crisp duck confit

Duck confit and potato terrine

Freshly shucked oysters and mignonette

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