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Recipes

Bechamel Sauce

Posted by lazyme  

From Giada De Laurentiis Everyday Italian. She says - This sauce is named after the Marquis de Bechamel. In Italian, it's called balsamella or besciamella. The original and full French version also involves steeping some onion and a bay leaf in... MORE»

Recipe #378800

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Portobello Mushroom Lasagna

Posted by Sharon123  

This is a classic Italian dish, but also commonly made in Provence. The French somehow make it a little more elegant. Portobello mushrooms have so much more flavor than button. This is a good substantial meal for a vegetarian but can also be... MORE»

Recipe #377250

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Chard, Onion & Gruyère Panade (Bread Casserole)

(1 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a delicious, decadent and luscious French "bread casserole" from "The Zuni Café Cookbook" that you will want to make again and again. It's a great use for stale bread and a very forgiving recipe, you can... MORE»

Recipe #368749

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Gianduia (Gianduja) (Nutella) (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)

Posted by AussieHusky  

A sweet hazelnut chocolate spread, great for icing, fillings, and just for spreading. This recipe scales perfectly, so make as much as you want, Also the ammount of oil used will determine if the spread is thickness of the final spread MORE»

Recipe #367139

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Classic Sabayon and Zabaglione

Posted by R. L. Wallace  

A dessert on its own, or served with berries or baked puddings, sabayon is like champagne in sauce form: its tiny bubbles almost audibly fizz and pop as your tongue wraps around each luscious spoonful. "Sabayon" is a French... MORE»

Recipe #362594

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Crock Pot Corsican Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Jess4Freedom  

I nice crockpot recipe for a great chicken dish. I use this Herbes de Provence recipe for what is called for. It's great to have made up ahead of time just for dishes like this. The use of chicken thighs instead of breasts makes the dish cheaper and... MORE»

Recipe #335931

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The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter or Romanesco Romano!

Posted by French Tart  

Thanks to Sue L and Cookgirl for giving me the zany recipe title ideas! Yes, this beautiful vegetable does indeed look like a wedding bouquet, or maybe even a collection of small Christmas trees.........it is the most beautiful looking... MORE»

Recipe #322968

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Summer Time Easy Courgette - Zucchini Carpaccio

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delightful and very elegant summer starter dish that is fresh and easy to make. The combination of the parmesan cheese with the hazenut oil and black olives is a very sophisticated flavour, making this a wonderful dish to serve before any... MORE»

Recipe #315903

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Chicken Florentine Crepe (Ihop's Copycat)

(3 reviews) Posted by Lyreen  

I just love this dish! I never knew how yummy spinach can be till I tried this entree in IHOP. It was a limited time only dish and when they took it out, I searched through the internet for the recipe but couldn't find one so I decided to take the... MORE»

Recipe #311039

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A French Country Affair! Elegant Omelette Gateau W/Chive Flowers

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This would be a wonderful centrepiece for a special celebratory meal, such as a summer wedding, christening, anniversary, birthday or a bridal shower. Open faced omelettes, studded with fresh vegetables and herbs including chives and chive... MORE»

Recipe #303666

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Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon and Thyme Cassoulet

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious combination of butter beans baked au gratin with crisp bacon, onions and thyme - all bound in a tomato, crème fraiche and wine sauce! This should also be known as Fragrant Savoury Room Scenter - as the smell as this cooks is... MORE»

Recipe #299133

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Chocolate Almond Praline Gelato

Posted by AussieHusky  

A tradition Gelato easily made at home using the traditional French method for Praline. This is my own recipe. MORE»

Recipe #296445

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Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad With Honey Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An old Elizabethan salad recipe, but with an air of modernity about it, as our interest increases in herbal and floral remedies in today's busy, stressful and hectic world. I have made some suggestions about which flowers and herbs to use - but... MORE»

Recipe #290473

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Roasted Sweet Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

Posted by jafontenot  

Inspired by a favorite snack at my favorite restaurant, Bottega in Birmingham, AL. Served with pita chips, I find it best. MORE»

Recipe #281466

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Chef-Boy-I-Be Illinois' Pesto Chicken Bundles

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef-Boy-I-Be Illinois  

This is an incredible way to make moist and delicious chicken breasts with an accompanying sauce to serve over couscous or other pasta. MORE»

Recipe #274255

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Auberge Spiced Olives With Garlic, Orange and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Lightly spiced with toasted coriander seeds and doused in an olive oil dressing with orange, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, these are always a huge hit in the Auberge! Serve them with Cocktails, Aperitifs or assorted Hors D'oeuvres. They also make... MORE»

Recipe #268740

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Zuppa Di Cozze Melewen-Style

Posted by melewen  

This is as close as I have gotten to the mussels my sister and I got addicted to in Italy this summer. All the recipes I've seen so far lack something, but there are a few distinct flavors: white wine, garlic, olive oil+sea salt or butter. No... MORE»

Recipe #256610

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Auberge Chorizo, Goat's Cheese and Onion Pizza - Thin Crust

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is the pizza I make the most often at home. It has a thin pizza crust base, which we all prefer, and all our favourite toppings! Try to use high quality Chorizo sausage for this; also, fresh goat's cheese without a rind is the best. When I... MORE»

Recipe #255453

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Priceless Pork Medallions (Médaillon, Medaglione)

(4 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

AWARD yourself with these oval edible Medals carved and pounded thin and tender, Decorated with diced red onions Gems and Precious green capers. To Embellish more feel free to add artichoke hearts and olives. This is quick cooking so have all... MORE»

Recipe #244043

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Forty Clove Dutch Oven Brisket

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

A rich, flavorful dish that will have you coming back for more! Adapted from Chef2Chef. MORE»

Recipe #238768

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