Best French recipes to celebrate the Olympics with!

1Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Let the games begin! Enjoy this French recipe whilst watching the olympics for lunch or light dinner.

Recipe: Spinach and Bacon Quiche

2Baguette

Our ultimate baguette recipe would make for a delicious lunch viewing of the Olympics.

Recipe: Baguette

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3Pissaladière

Anchovies give a salty punch to this traditional pizza-style tart. The key is to make sure the onions are meltingly soft before spreading on to the pastry.

Recipe: Pissaladière

4Peach, Thyme and Ricotta Galette

We used tinned peaches for speed, but you can use 6 ripe, peeled, destoned and sliced or chopped peaches, if you prefer. The perfect Olympic dessert!

Recipe: Peach, Thyme and Ricotta Galette

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5Strawberry and Almond Paris-Brest strawberries and cream paris brest 6Croque Monsieur Food, Dishware, Cuisine, Plate, Finger food, Serveware, Tableware, Meal, Dish, Baked goods,

A real French classic – this croque monsieur recipe will transport you to Paris in a mouthful.

Recipe: Croque monsieur

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7Tarte Au Citron lemon and poppy seed tart Hannah Hughes

We’ve added poppy seeds for a little twist, but you can leave them out if you prefer.

Recipe: Tarte Au Citron

8Steak Béarnaise dish, food, cuisine, rinderbraten, ingredient, pork steak, meat, steak sauce, meal, steak au poivre, Good Housekeeping

We show you how to make perfect steak and twice-cooked chips for this special meal to enjoy during the Olympics.

Recipe: Steak Béarnaise

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9Cheesy Tomato Soufflé cheesy tomato souffle 10Cheesy Baked Ratatouille

We’ve kept this light and vegetable-focused, but you could stir some drained tinned beans into the tomato and pepper sauce before cooking if you’re after a heartier meal.

Recipe: Cheesy Baked Ratatouille

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11Pearly Oyster Madeleines serveware, food, dishware, cuisine, tableware, sweetness, dish, meal, peach, plate,

Light and airy Madeleine cakes dipped into white chocolate, and they’re much easier to make than you might think.

Recipe: Pearly Oyster Madeleines

12Raclette Mac and Cheese

Though originally a Swiss cheese, raclette is also popular in France, so rustle up this cheesy pasta back for The Games viewing.

Recipe: Raclette Mac and Cheese

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13The ultimate macarons recipe Macaroon, Finger food, Cuisine, Food, Sandwich Cookies, Sweetness, Ingredient, Serveware, Baked goods, Dessert,

These French delights are notoriously tricky to make, but use this easy-to-follow macaron recipe to master the technique.

Recipe: The ultimate macarons recipe

14Apple Tarte Tatin

Gloriously golden caramel, tender apples and crisp pastry – this truly is one of France’s most superior exports.

Recipe: Apple Tarte Tatin

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15Rhubarb and Custard French Toast Bake rhubarb and custard brioche bake 16Best ever lemon gateau Cuisine, Food, Sweetness, Finger food, Ingredient, Dessert, Baked goods, Dish, Serveware, Recipe,