Potatoes With Parsley and Garlic - Pommes Parsillade by John Spottiswood

These are the fantastic potatoes you've probably had in a french bistro...the ones that weren't pommes frites (french fries). They are best served immediately when the crisp exterior contrasts so nicely with the warm, soft interior. We served these with a lentils and sausage recipe that I will post shortly. The combination was…

Perfect French Side Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple tasting but wonderful side salad. The ingredients listed are not that easy to find, but you should feel free to substitute other lettuces and herbs that are available. The green beans are important though...so include them if you can. And the dressing is a must. Mix and enjoy!

Potato and Sweet Potato au Gratin with Herbs by Nancy Miyasaki

This is not the lightest recipe I've made, but it's a real treat when you are having guests and want to splurge. I love the flavor and color combination of the sweet and gold potatoes. It's a wonderful twist on a classic French standby.

Mushrooms with Butter, Garlic and Croutons by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious and easy to make mushroom dish. It tastes as good as fancy stuffed mushrooms, but is half the work. My kind of recipe!

Miner's Mush by Lyndsey

My French Canadian grandma used to make this for my dad and all his siblings. It has become a Jordan family staple. I like it with the anise, but feel free to adjust the amount or eliminate it all together. Kids generally don't like it with anise.

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious and healthy dish that takes 5 minutes to make and goes with almost anything--asian, mediterranean or american. Barefoot Contessa has a similar recipe but adds butter and extra salt. You don't need that, but can add if you like. Fresh spinach is much better than frozen in this dish.

My Old-Fashioned Delicious Red Velvet Cake by Nathan Willow

The colorful history of red velvet cake recipe dates back to the 1940s. It is said that the recipe was actually discovered by accident when some vinegar fell into the cake batter, reacted with the cocoa in the cake, and gave a deep red color. Since then, many variations of the red velvet cake recipe from scratch have come up, but the…

Lentil Salad with Chevre by Michele Grason

This salad looks great presented in a butter leaf lettuce cup with a bit more chevre sprinkled on top. You can also use yellow lentils.

Baked Goat Cheese Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious and easy to make salad that is adapted from Martha Stewart. We skip a few steps to make it much more convenient, but if you're like us you won't taste the difference. Outstanding!

Sweet Apple Crepes by Kelsey Martin

Garlic Vinaigrette by Alice Waters

Garlic vinaigrette is the dressing I make most often. The quantities that follow are only an approximate guide because garlics, vinegars, and oils vary so much in strength and intensity. The first step in making vinaigrette is to macerate garlic in vinegar and salt. The vinegar softens the raw taste of the garlic, and the salt tames…

Rosemary Crepes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens by Annie Somerville

This is a special and delicious dish. It requires some effort, but it is well worth it! You need to make the crepe batter at least 2 hours a head of time, so if you're looking for a last minute meal, look elsewhere. This one requires a little advanced planning!

Baked French Toast Casserole by Culinary Envy

Baked French Toast Casserole with brioche toast and caramelized topping makes the perfect easygoing and tasty make-ahead breakfast or brunch!

Mothers Day Dinner Recipe - Leek & herb soufflé by Erin Reed

Mother's Day is only a month away! Get ready early and prepare mom a home cooked meal. Mom will be delighted when you cook up this amazing meal. This is sure to be a hit in your household like it is in mine. Enjoy

Potato puree by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Potato puree