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Summer Fruits Terrine or Bodacious Berries in Wine Jelly!

Posted by French Tart  

This is one of my favourite recipes, when the soft fruit season arrives, I try to make this at least once......and it is STUNNING if served as the finale to a dinner party. This is an unashamed copy of a recipe by Delia Smith, with very few... MORE»

Recipe #312995

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Strawberry Sablee Tart

Posted by DiScharf  

Strawberry sablee tart is a Gordon Ramsay classic that has the crumbliest pastry ever, plus a few of his own modern touches. Pate Sable is made of more sugar & eggs than Pate Brisee and it has no water. He says "Instead of ceramic or... MORE»

Recipe #311534

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Potatoes That Taste Better Than the Chicken

Posted by SilverOpera  

This delicious recipe for chicken and potatoes is courtesy of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in his appearance on the Martha Stewart show. It is the best roasted chicken I've ever made, and the potatoes are to die for. I did not remove the wings... MORE»

Recipe #309014

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Banana Souffles

(1 reviews) Posted by Digigirl  

from Food & Wine magazine MORE»

Recipe #308655

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Grilled Filet of Beef With Pepper Sauce

Posted by DiScharf  

(Filet de Boeuf Grille avec Mignonnette de Poivre) Chef Joel Guillet serves this, his Provencal version of the classic steak au poivre at Le Mas du Langoustier, on Frances Ile de Porquerolles, off the Mediterranean coast near Toulon. Haven't tried... MORE»

Recipe #307703

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Chocolate Mint Mousse

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Quick and easy recipe to make. Times do not include minimum 2 hours in refridgerator. Recipe from the Hotel Royal, Lyon, France according to magazine article in my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #306517

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Provençale Stuffing

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This stuffing is a light and easy to prepare stuffing for parboiled cabbage leaves, whole tomatoes that have had the pulp scooped out, zucchini or eggplant that have been half-baked. Just under 1 cup of stuffing for each person. MORE»

Recipe #306515

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

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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Bread and Butter Pudding French Toast Sandwiches

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Yes really! This is a pan-fried version of bread and butter pudding, made in the method of a French toast sandwich! A wonderful recipe, which is just the ticket for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch, OR as a mid-week quick and easy dessert.... MORE»

Recipe #300509

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Blanquette De Veau

Posted by chia  

one of my favorite dishes, this version is adapted from today's NY Times. MORE»

Recipe #297530

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Classic Cheese Souffle (Julia Child)

Posted by Happy Hippie  

This recipe was adapted from a version in "The Way to Cook" by Julia Child as printed in the April 2008 issue of bon appetit. The article claims that this is an easy foolproof recipe for this souffle. I've yet to try it yet but can't... MORE»

Recipe #296752

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Roast Balsamic Beetroot With Walnut Crusted Hot Goat's Cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A wonderful combination of roasted beetroot in a balsamic, garlic and olive oil dressing, served with melted walnut crusted goat's cheese and a side salad of baby salad leaves. I made this recipe up for a light lunch for B and B guests one day;... MORE»

Recipe #295532

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Parisian Gnocchi (Chef Jacques Pépin)

Posted by blucoat  

These are Parisian-style gnocchi, very different than the traditional Italian potato version and actually easier to prepare. The dough is quickly boiled then baked with cheese, producing airy mouthfuls with a slight crust. To blend in the eggs,... MORE»

Recipe #295122

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Smoked Salmon and Leek Quiche

Posted by Daydream  

This is very rich and very decadent. For special occasions or romantic picnics. Emmenthaler cheese can be substituted for Gruyere, or use a combination of both. It is possible to use sour cream in place of whipping cream. It should not be... MORE»

Recipe #293264

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Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad With Honey Dressing

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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Amazing Lavender Crème Brûlée

Posted by Um Safia  

Lavender has a magical way of transforming recipes & this crème brûlée is no exception. If you love the traditional Crème Brûlée or just love lavender then please try this! From "The Cape Cod... MORE»

Recipe #289080

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Paupiettes De Porc - French Stuffed Pork Fillet Parcels

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A wonderful and very elegant dinner party dish, and one that will impress your family and friends! These little parcels can be made ahead of time and frozen uncooked. In France you can buy these ready made in most supermarkets and butchers - but... MORE»

Recipe #288321

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Triple Chocolate Petit Fours

Posted by Chef 2010  

The recipe as written uses chocolate sponge cake, simple syrup, chocolate frosting, and chocolate glaze. The chocolate sponge cake recipe that I used was found here on Recipezaar from Derf and I added some additional guidelines and tips. The... MORE»

Recipe #287459

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Chateaubriand a La Maison

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Signature dish of the Restaurant Franziskanerplatz in Vienna, Austria. Recipe from a clipping in my grandmother's recipe box. The recipe recommends grilling the tenderloins to just rare but you don't have to. MORE»

Recipe #287315

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Mussels Mariniere

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Recipe from an old magazine article and is from the Cramond Inn, near Edinburgh, Scotland, an ancient inn built in 1670. MORE»

Recipe #287052

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