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Heavenly Dessert - Vanilla Bavarian Cream With Raspberry Sauce

Posted by annya127  

This amazing dessert is basically English Custard, lightened with whipped cream and bound with gelatin. If you are willing to go through the detailed process, the result will be nothing short of a divine. This is a classic vanilla recipe, but... MORE»

Recipe #355367

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Lemon-Scented Broccoli Soufflé

Posted by blucoat  

A light and healthy side dish from "Cooking Light Magazine" (Dec. 2001). This could also be a vegetarian main dish for 2 or 3. Serve this soufflé straight from the oven. Plunge the serving spoon in the middle of the dish. It... MORE»

Recipe #354587

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Authentic Crepes

Posted by DisasterInTheKitchen  

While shopping at Le Creuset I had the luck of getting this recipe from the French salesman. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure it will be delicious. MORE»

Recipe #352590

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Salmon a La Nage

Posted by English_Rose  

Salmon and mussels with white wine and cream. Perfect served with boiled new potatoes and steamed veggies. MORE»

Recipe #352158

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Gratin D'endives Ardennaise

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This recipe is supposedly from the Le Coq au Vin, Brussels, Belgium, according to an old newspaper clipping from the 1960's. Modified to reflect modern tastes. MORE»

Recipe #350650

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Perfect French Omelet (Cook's Illustrated)

Posted by blucoat  

From this month's Cook's Illustrated Magazine (January 2009). Makes two omelets. Because making omelets is such a quick process, make sure to have all your ingredients and equipment at the ready. If you don’t have skewers or chopsticks to stir... MORE»

Recipe #349630

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Leek and Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata

(2 reviews) Posted by Da Huz  

Light, subtle flavor. From "Seasonal Food" by Susannah Blake. Try to find sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil, or dry your own tomatoes. MORE»

Recipe #349464

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Carrots Vichy

Posted by English_Rose  

A delicious classic French dish of tender carrots in a sticky buttery glaze. MORE»

Recipe #348958

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Scallops in Champagne

Posted by English_Rose  

Enjoy piping hot, sprinkled with chives. MORE»

Recipe #348736

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Quick Pate'

Posted by Alan in SW Florida  

No one has to know how quick this recipe is to put together. This pate' is perfect for an elegant dinner party or casual get-together. Serve with French bread or crackers. It freezes well, but bring to room temperature before serving. MORE»

Recipe #348133

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Parmesan Flan With Tomatoes & Basil (Cooking Light)

Posted by blucoat  

This is a very elegant dish that takes very little effort but looks beautiful. You can serve as an appetizer or side dish, or pair it with a soup and/or salad for a light meal. From Cooking Light Magazine (July 2008). MORE»

Recipe #348032

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Béarnaise Sauce

Posted by English_Rose  

Add a touch of luxury to your steak with this recipe for a classic French, tarragon-flavoured sauce. MORE»

Recipe #346882

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Passaladiere

Posted by Patti599  

A delicious, rich, wonderful herbed onion, tomato and olive tart from Provence. It lends itself to many variations: add mushrooms, a different cheese, peppers, etc. If you don't have fresh herbs, dried work fine. Use 1 teaspoon of dried in place... MORE»

Recipe #338813

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French Tart's Classic Madeleines: Madelines: Little Fluted Cakes

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

These are one of my favourite French cakes; delicate little light sponge cakes, baked in special fluted trays and sprinkled lightly with icing sugar, so elegant, light and airy! Some are flavoured with vanilla extract only, whilst other recipes... MORE»

Recipe #338454

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

(3 reviews) Posted by Lainey6605  

This is a simple recipe for two, but I have doubled it to serve four. It is from Paula Deen's magazine. MORE»

Recipe #335299

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Gordon's Chocolate Velvet

Posted by Manami  

Melt-in-the-Mouth Luxury!! Found this on bbcgoodfood.com and couldn't wait to try it.This is one of Gordon Ramsay's recipes and it is so good! It is a bit time consuming by today's standards - 1 hour but it is very much worth the effort! He is... MORE»

Recipe #332390

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Soupe a L'oignon (French Onion Soup)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Supposedly a recipe from the kitchens of Le Grappe d'Or, Lausanne, Switzerland. MORE»

Recipe #330938

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Gourmet Seared Tuna Nicoise With Honey and Mustard Vinaigrette

Posted by English_Rose  

Meaty tuna always goes well with a nicoise salad of eggs, green beans, olives and potatoes in a homemade vinaigrette. Plus, it's filling and healthy. MORE»

Recipe #328042

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Ahoy There! Moules Marinières - French Sailor's Mussels

(12 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I adore moules, mussels, and this is the classic French recipe for them. Moules Marinières is also commonly known as Sailor's mussels or Mariner's mussels. The dish consists of delicately steamed fresh mussels in a white wine, garlic,... MORE»

Recipe #326393

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James Martin - Pan Fried Cod With Gremolata & Sauce Vierge

Posted by Um Safia  

Another wonderful James Martin recipe for two people. The full name if this recipe is ''Pan-fried cod with gremolata, new potatoes and sauce vierge'' but it would fit! MORE»

Recipe #326237

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