Croque monsieur

Bring a taste of France to your alfresco dining with these delightful and delicious dishes from Provence

Egg-cellent ideas for brunch, lunch or dinner

‘ABOMINATION’ PROCESSED CHEESE IS AN INTEGRAL MELTY GLUE 20% FAT BRITISH BEEF MINCE FOR A JUICY CENTRE AND CARAMELISED CRUST PIQUANT HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE FOR SWEETNESS AND TANG SWEET BRIOCHE TO BALAN

Paintings have never looked so delicious. Tom Parker Bowles selects five pictures with gastronomic appeal and imagines the recipes to go with them, as Carla Passino investigates the stories behind the art

Ingredients (Serves 2) 60 g self-raising flour30 g cornflourSalt and freshly-ground black pepper1 medium onion3 tbs lager3 tbs soda waterVegetable oil for deep frying4 x 50 g thinly sliced “minute” st

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY 100g unsalted butter, softened 50g icing sugar ½ lemon, zested 8 thick slices of brioche STRAWBERRY SAUCE 250g strawberries, sliced, plus extra to serve 1 t