Recipes by Annie Bell inspired by France

'I always make a beeline for unusual courgettes when I encounter them,' says Annie Bell. ‘Round, yellow and baby ones have something of Provençal charm about them’

Marinated anchovies are a lively addition to any Provençal-style spread

'These pastries are often scented with orange flower water, so to mirror that, I use orange zest and fennel,' says Annie Bell

This spread can be made a few days in advance, chilled and reheated

Annie Bell shares prep-ahead Provençal dishes that's just the thing for summertime socialising 

A one-pot dish that will only be improved by using a top quality bird

Fans of cheese straws will love these elegant pre-dinner nibbles

Annie Bell makes the most of Normandy's bountiful crop of carrots and spring onions, turning them into a comforting gratin

The taste of the seaside distilled into one incredible plate

A greengage is a close cousin of the plum, with a sharper taste that adds extra bite to this tart