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Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp

Posted by evelyn/athens  

From the Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper. MORE»

Recipe #392871

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Potted Shrimps for a Traditional Yorkshire Shrimp Tea

Posted by French Tart  

Delicate pink shrimps nestled in spiced butter that are packed into earthenware pots, and sealed with golden clarified butter - quintessential British fare that is tinged with timeless elegance of an old-fashioned Seaside teatime treat! Although... MORE»

Recipe #388364

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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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Can-Can Canapés! Boursin Baguette Bruschetta

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Ooh la la! Let's do the can-can, have our canapés and eat them with wild high-kicking abandon! The full flavour and creamy texture of Boursin cheese makes an ideal ingredient for party nibbles. These bruschetta are quick and easy to... MORE»

Recipe #372253

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Smoked Salmon With Beetroot & Vodka Creme Fraiche

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I enjoy both smoked salmon and beetroot. So, when I saw this Scandinavian inspired recipe I wanted to put it here for safe keeping. MORE»

Recipe #367371

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Asperge Violette: Violet Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

Posted by French Tart  

A springtime treat in France, violet asparagus - gently steamed and then served with hollandaise sauce, divine! All that is needed to accompany this seasonal delicacy is crusty bread and chilled white wine. There are several ways of making this... MORE»

Recipe #359811

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Freshly Shucked Oysters and Sauce Mignonette With a Twist!

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A classic with a twist - I like to add a splash or three of Tabasco sauce to my shallot and red wine vinegar Mignonette sauce, for that extra zap! This is easy to make and is even better if you let the oysters marinate in the sauce for ten to... MORE»

Recipe #356177

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Cheese for Starters? - Done!

(1 reviews) Posted by Iceland  

This is such a simple and delicious starter that I serve it all the time. It is both, compfort food and festive. You can serve it for a romantic dinner for 2 as well as a crowd and anybody who likes cheese will love this. It uses the simples... MORE»

Recipe #355889

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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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Stuffed Prunes for the Holidays

Posted by evelyn/athens  

Found at Splendid Table as they adapted it from Secrets of the Tsil Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Thomas Fox Averil. MORE»

Recipe #346175

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Orange, Carrot & Mint Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

Vegetarian soups are always welcome in my cookbook. This one sounded different so I wanted to add it here for safe keeping. I originally found it in a British cookery magazine called "Vegetarian Christmas 2008" MORE»

Recipe #345766

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Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

Lightly breaded jumbo diver sea-scallops, baked in a terrific lemon garlic butter sauce!!! One of my favorites. Delicious served with a crisp green salad and pasta or French bread, -or- may be served as an appetizer. MORE»

Recipe #345217

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Creamy Amaretto Dip

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I stole this from a cookbook at my mother's place. It sounds like it would be great to dip fresh fruit into at a party. I am thinking some strawberries would be particularly nice with it. MORE»

Recipe #340928

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Riesling Sorbet

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

An unusual sorbet that will impress your guests. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir occasionally. It should be cold in about 15... MORE»

Recipe #339408

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Mint Zinfandel Sorbet

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

Another unique and sophisticated wine sorbet that would be an elegant addition to any special gathering. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice... MORE»

Recipe #339406

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Champagne Sorbet

(1 reviews) Posted by JackieOhNo!  

A sophisticated wine sorbet that would be an elegant addition to any special gathering. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir... MORE»

Recipe #339405

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Emeril's New Orleans-Style Welsh Rabbit

Posted by Manami  

This recipe sounds truly awesome! Serve this an an entree. If you can't find Caerphilly cheese, substitute cheddar. Emeril's.com For the essence seasoning: use Emeril Lagasse's Essence or Creole Essence / Bayou Blast. We're planning on making this real soon. MORE»

Recipe #327044

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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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Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce

Posted by Manami  

These are soooo good! Found this on the Smuckers web site. MORE»

Recipe #325293

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Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

This Italian inspired dish sounds mouth watering. It would work as an upmarket starter for a fancy meal or just a treat for your family. I originally found this in the BBC Good Food Magazine. MORE»

Recipe #304655

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