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21 Christmas cooking tips to help make your hectic holiday season smoother, without skimping on the wine, tasty treats or gifts.
Recipes
Spicy tomato and chorizo soup from the kitchen of a French chef
This spicy tomato and chorizo soup recipe comes from the kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley. Once you’ve sampled this delicious recipe, you can join their gourmet cookery holiday in France – the home of gourmet cuisine – to try your hand […]
Pistachio shortbread from our French chef
This homemade pistachio shortbread comes from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley, so there’s not better place to find a delicious recipe. Once you’ve sampled their delectable recipes, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in France – […]
Homemade doughnuts with strawberry compote recipe from a French chef
Just looking at the picture of these doughnuts made our mouths water, so we had to share it. Straight from the kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley, this dessert recipe is professionally made but still easy to follow. Serves: […]
Crab, prawn and ginger spring rolls recipe
This Asian recipe comes from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley. While the school is in France, Chef Maynard’s skills range way beyond French cuisine, as you’ll see once you try this fantastic recipe. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 egg […]
Lasagna di carciofi (artichoke lasagna) – traditional Italian recipe
This authentic Italian artichoke lasagna recipe comes from our incredible hosts at their Italian cookery school in the heart of the Tuscany, meaning it’s definitely the real deal. Once you’ve sampled this classic main dish, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. Serves: 6 […]
The art of cooking artichokes – preparing carciofi trifolati the Italian way
Cooking artichokes can be a tricky business. Luckily, when you have the recipe of a local Tuscan chef, they’re a breeze. Our hosts in Italy know how to prepare them, and do it well, and have shared their secrets below. Serves: 6 Ingredients 12 artichokes 1 lemon 2 cloves of garlic 6 […]
Bechamel sauce from the kitchen of our Italian chefs
Bechamel sauce makes a great addition to your cooking repertoire and can be used in a variety of dishes (including our artichoke lasagna recipe!). Plus, when your recipe comes from authentic Italian chefs and their Italian cookery school in the heart of Tuscany, you know it’s going to be good. Makes 3 […]
Pasta fresca (fresh pasta) recipe from our Tuscan chefs
No better source exists for a fresh pasta recipe than an authentic Italian chef. That’s why we’ve asked our hosts in Tuscany at their Italian cookery school to share theirs. Seriously, does it get more Italian than that? Serves: 4 Ingredients 400g of flour 4 eggs 4 tbs of white wine (optional) […]
Mezzaluna de Zucchini al Pesto – an authentic Italian pastry recipe
This “Half moons with zucchini and fresh pesto” recipe has been shared by our Tuscan chefs from their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Italy, so there’s no better place to find an authentic recipe for a dish containing pastries and pesto. Once you’ve mastered this Italian recipe (or even if […]
Coccoli Bread Dumplings – traditional Italian recipe
This traditional Italian Coccoli (bread dough dumpling) recipe comes from our gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Tuscany. They lovingly share their authentic Italian recipes, so there’s no better place way to cook this traditional dish. Once you’ve eaten these delicious treats, you can join the chefs for a gourmet cookery holiday in gorgeous […]
Tortino de Carciofi – a traditional Tuscan recipe
This authentic Tortino de Carciofi (artichoke frittata) recipe comes from some of our Italian chefs at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Tuscany, so there’s not better place to find a traditional recipe for this Italian dish. Once you’ve tried your hand at artichoke frittatas, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in gorgeous […]
Cioccolatissimo – a traditional Italian dessert
This traditional Italian Cioccolatissimo recipe comes from our incredible hosts at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Tuscany, so there’s not better place to find an authentic recipe for this traditional Italian dish. Once you’ve satisfied your chocolate craving, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in gorgeous Tuscany, Italy. Serves: 4 […]
Wild Mushroom Risotto
This gourmet wild mushroom risotto recipe comes straight from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley. Once you’ve sampled their amazing recipes, you can join them for a gourmet cookery holiday in France – the home of gourmet cuisine […]
A gourmet chef’s recipe: Coq au Vin
This gourmet Coq au Vin recipe comes straight from the professional kitchen of our hosts Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley, so there’s not better place to find an authentic recipe for this traditional French dish. Once you’ve sampled their delectable recipes, […]
In The Press
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Our holidays make up 12% of The Telegraph’s 25 life-changing holidays
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We made The Guardian’s 10 best language holidays with activities around the world
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France Magazine featured our perfume making course in Grasse
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Our culture and cooking holiday in Spain featured in Woman’s Weekly
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Greek cooking and language holiday featured in The Times
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