Recipes from France

Cooking this selection

This French selection combines slow stews, vegetables, savory tarts and desserts. Ratatouille requires managing moisture in each vegetable, while boeuf bourguignon needs time for meat to soften. They do not share the same doneness target. For tarts and quiches, read the pastry, filling and baking sequence before starting.

Planning the preparation

Plan around waiting periods: begin with stews or desserts that need resting and finish foods that lose texture while waiting. For creme brulee, chill the custard before caramelizing its surface. Crepes Suzette can be served with sauce without using an open flame at the table.

Recipes to start with

• Ratatouille
• Beef bourguignon
• Vanilla crème brûlée