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French Pear Hot Toddy

Posted by BecR  

A delicious hot-coffee drink in the French style, made with apricot brandy and Poire Willliam eau de vie. This is a variation of a very old French recipe. MORE»

Recipe #398460

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Warm Pasta Provencale With Spinach, Goat Cheese and Herbs

Posted by BecR  

Pasta Provencale is a breeze to prepare, with only about 30 minutes from start to finish! It's great served for lunch on the patio or terrace, or as a starter for a dinner party-- and may be enjoyed either warm, or at room temperature. Serve with... MORE»

Recipe #397870

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Mustard Sauced Green Beans

Posted by DeeCooks  

From Food & Wine MORE»

Recipe #397041

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Creamy Saffron Mussels

Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a bistro classic, and one of my favourite meals. Make sure to have lots of good, crusty bread - the 'sauce' produced is beyond wonderful, and you'll want to mop up every last droplet........... MORE»

Recipe #396658

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Croque Monsieur Puffs

Posted by College Girl  

My latest crush is this new incarnation of gourgeres, or cheese puffs. These were inspired by the classic French ham-and-cheese sandwich, Croque Monsieur. If you're serving only one thing with cocktails before dinner, it would have to be these... MORE»

Recipe #396452

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French Country-Style Terrine

Posted by Cecily Parsley  

A terrine is a fancy meatloaf that is always served cold. Make it at least 3 days ahead so that the flavours can meld. The adventurous cook can use rabbit loins instead of chicken. From the LCBO's "Food and Drink" magazine. MORE»

Recipe #396416

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Wild Mushroom Spaghetti

Posted by Sharon123  

Whole wheat and whole grain pastas pair well with earthy, woody flavors like those of mushrooms. Rachael Ray says this cooks down to an enormous amount of 'shroom goodness into one delicious serving, sendiing you off to a food coma, full and... MORE»

Recipe #396027

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Chicken With Tarragon, Garlic & Olives

(3 reviews) Posted by English_Rose  

A tasty cross between a roast and a stew. MORE»

Recipe #395912

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Verrine Toute Rose - Gorgeous Quinoa and Beet Verrine

Posted by ThatSouthernBelle  

Originally called "All Pink Verrine For a Better Life — Verrine toute rose pour une vie meilleure" This would be so lovely for a girl's baby shower or for a wedding... or any summertime party. I got it from here - you must look at... MORE»

Recipe #395738

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Fondue of the Apocalypse

Posted by Blayke Humphrey  

A smoky, earthy fondue, created for one of my movie watching, wine and cheese parties. MORE»

Recipe #395375

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Delicious Golden Mushroom Soup With Beef Broth Dairy Free

Posted by ChandraSoleil  

So many mushroom soups - so much milk & cream! Well not this one! This soup is warming and very tasty. It can be Kosher if you like. You can substitute 1/2 the olive oil with butter if you like. I used about 1/2 cup reconstituted dried... MORE»

Recipe #395169

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Posted by KHardee  

Great easy variation on cordon blue MORE»

Recipe #394388

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Alouette Baby Brie Toasts With Pear and Chocolate Wine Sauce

Posted by Wish I Could Cook  

Impressive and delicious appetizer that with a little pre-work assembles quickly just before guests arrive. Sure to impress with both flavor and presentation! MORE»

Recipe #394291

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Moulin Rouge

(1 reviews) Posted by GingerlyJ  

I've been told this cocktail is popular in Paris I just love it because it's sweet and light MORE»

Recipe #393343

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Beautiful

(2 reviews) Posted by NorthwestGal  

Years ago, I discovered this wonderful cognac-based drink with a distinctive French origin. It has only two ingredients, and I have experimented with different brands until I discovered what combination I preferred the most--but do experiment on... MORE»

Recipe #392561

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Leek Soup With Apples and Blue Cheese

Posted by Sharon123  

This creamy soup has a sort of nutty flavor from the sherry and a tangy bite from the apples and cheese. It is so good with a green salad and some honey wheat bread! Adapted from Caprial's Cafe Favorites cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #392406

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Shawn Michael's Ratatouille Tartlet

(1 reviews) Posted by GingerlyJ  

My cousin came up with this while at Culinary school in France. It's awesome with fresh produce in the summer and a great Brunch hit MORE»

Recipe #392206

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Oven-Fried Fingerling Potatoes

Posted by nsomniak6  

I discovered fingerlings at a Farmer's Market a couple of years ago and found the best method that makes them fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The parboil method may not be necessary, but otherwise it won't be so fluffy on the... MORE»

Recipe #391803

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Michel Richard Beet Soba Bolognese

Posted by Cadillacgirl  

I saw that Michel Richard was on "Simply Ming" and having eaten at his restaurant in Vegas, had to watch... This was what he made and it looked so incredible, I put it here for safe keeping! When he processed the beets, he added a bit... MORE»

Recipe #391771

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Spiced Autumn Walnut and Golden Syrup Tart-Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This sticky and lightly spiced walnut tart is absolutely perfect for any autumn gathering, especially Thanksgiving, Halloween or Bonfire Night. It combines walnuts together with warm spices and a hint of orange, which are all bound together in a... MORE»

Recipe #391765

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