From the château kitchen

our favourite seasonal recipes

Apricot croissant pudding recipe - a great way to use up leftover croissants

Apricot croissant pudding

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that when you live in France you have to find ways to use up leftover croissants and baguettes. It’s possible that after many years…
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A recipe for kale bruschetta. A mixture of kale or cavelo nero with capers, olives, cornichons and herbs on a garlicky toasts with soft goat's cheese

Winter green tartines

The only vegetable left in the potager is cavelo nero, or black kale, or Italian kale – I love it in stir fries or fried until crisp on toast with…
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Date and walnut soda bread recipe

date and walnut soda bread

Serve this hearty loaf with homemade soup or a good bit of Roquefort or stilton and a lovely crisp apple.  After a couple of days toast slices and spread with…
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Apple Cake Tatin recipe

apple cake tatin

A twist on a tarte tatin, or a French version of an English upside down cake – however you look at it the caramelly-apples are tender cake are perfect with…
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Summer berry jam on with a fresh flaky croissant served from breakfast with orange juice.

summer berry jam

Use up a glut of summer berries to make this jam – or just buy bags of frozen berries from the supermarket – ideal if you need a taste of…
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Beetroot tart tatin by Château de la Ruche

beetroot tart tatin

A great vegetarian main course or lovely for lunch with salad, this beetroot tart tatin is made simple by using ready cooked beetroot and shop bought all-butter puff pastry. You…
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