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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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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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Baked Shrimp/New Orleans Remoulade Sauce/French Potato Salad

Posted by Manami  

The secret to this dish is the bread crumbs — browning them first ensures they form a crispy crust.08/20/2009 edition of Cuisine at home eRECIPES. Purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined to save time or do the work yourself to save money. I... MORE»

Recipe #391521

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Fresh Figs With Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing

Posted by French Tart  

A new fig recipe for this year! Similar to my Fresh Fig and Feta Salad With Toasted Walnuts but with blue cheese and a honey drizzle dressing. I like to tuck a few fig leaves amongst the salad for colour........but please do wipe them first! Serve these figs with crusty bread,... MORE»

Recipe #389016

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Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An elegant and sophisticated salad that makes good use of verjus (verjuice) in the dressing. I use a local blue cheese, such as Roquefort in this salad; however, please do use a local blue cheese of your choice - any creamy or robust blue cheese... MORE»

Recipe #386007

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Fresh Figs With Honey, Yogurt, and Walnuts

Posted by BecR  

Fresh figs cut into 'blossoms' and filled with honey, yogurt and walnuts! These make a great appetizer, or ending to any meal. Truly a food fit for the Gods! MORE»

Recipe #384973

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Lavender and Strawberry Fruit Cup from Wolds Way Lavender Farm

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A boozy lavender fruit cup made with vermouth, herbs and fresh strawberries! How good is that! This is another gem of a recipe that I discovered on a recipe card from Wolds Way Lavender Farm in North Yorkshire, England – which is just 10 minutes... MORE»

Recipe #384077

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Fresh Peaches in Sauternes Soak With Angelica and Lavender

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is a wonderful, light summery dessert, which never fails to please my guests, as well as my family and friends! Fresh peaches are soaked in sweet Sauternes with angelica leaves and lavender flowers tucked amongst them. Angelica is an... MORE»

Recipe #382163

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Saffron Scented Fresh Figs With Cinnamon and Honey

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delectable dessert that makes full use of fresh, luscious, ripe figs with a sophisticated saffron and honey syrup. This is often on my dessert menu when my figs are in season, and is an easy and yet impressive end to any special meal. Although I... MORE»

Recipe #381952

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Classic French Potato Leek Soup (Can Be Made Vegan!)

(1 reviews) Posted by SamiBTX  

Also called "Potage Parmentier" I got this from an old Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery. I have a special attatchment to this recipe because it was the very first cookbook recipe that I prepared all on my own when I was 14.... MORE»

Recipe #381750

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Mixed Herb Salad With Borage : La Salade De Plusieurs Herbes

Posted by French Tart  

A delightful old French salad recipe, which uses fresh aromatic herbs with fresh lettuce leaves and a simple dressing. Serve this with poached salmon or cold chicken for an elegant dinner party dish. Adapted from a 16th century French translation... MORE»

Recipe #381683

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Bergamot Fresh Fruit Salad With Scented Pelargonium Leaves

Posted by French Tart  

This fruit salad is amazing, and all the more for the addition of bergamot leaves and flowers! The fragrant leaves of this versatile herb delicately flavour the syrup whilst the gorgeous shaggy red flowers and scented pelargonium leaves decorate... MORE»

Recipe #381682

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Chicken Salad in a Creamy Chive and Lovage Dressing

Posted by French Tart  

I love my lovage! Moreover, this is a delectable way to use up cold cooked chicken with this wonderful old-fashioned herb! This salad would be perfect for a light luncheon dish or an elegant dinner party starter. I have also made this to take on... MORE»

Recipe #381286

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Lemon Verbena Syllabub for Lazy Summer Days or Dinner Parties!

Posted by French Tart  

Just the job when it is hot and humid, a simple and elegant dessert to finish off a special summer dinner party outside and under the stars! This is also a wonderful accompaniment for fresh summer berries or gently poached fruits. Try to make sure... MORE»

Recipe #379754

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Très Rapide French Summer Tarragon Chicken

(8 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A simple supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a trice! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sautéed with fresh tarragon and crème fraiche with just a hint of lemon juice! This can be made in less than 15... MORE»

Recipe #379531

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Country-Style Coq Au Vin

Posted by nitko  

This is not Croatian or my own recipe. It is French ecipe. I cooked this meal today and I took the recipe from “New concise Larousse Gastronomique”. It is in fact gastronomic encyclopedia with some recipes. I have changed the recipe a bit because... MORE»

Recipe #376313

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Lavender Ice Cream

Posted by BecR  

A delicate ice cream, gently infused with the scent of fresh lavender flowers and tinged a pretty lavender color. Simple to make, with a classic custard base enriched with cream. Ensure that the flowers have not been sprayed. Cook time includes... MORE»

Recipe #373432

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Sweet Nutty Brie

(2 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

From Joan of Arc; posted for ZWT 5. I have made this before and it is decadent! MORE»

Recipe #372944

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Fish En Papillote

(1 reviews) Posted by WiGal  

Posted for ZWT5 from the Reluctant Gourmet. This recipe uses PARCHMENT paper. I like parchment paper-easy clean up and think it might be more healthy? Perfect for Valentine's or an anniversary. Serves only two, but suppose you could make... MORE»

Recipe #372834

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Onion and Brie Tidbits

Posted by spiritussancto  

very simple and so addictive! came up with this for a tea party and it's worth the indulgence of cheese wrapped in puff pastry! MORE»

Recipe #372384

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