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CLEVER on ROASTED GARLIC clove by Foodessa

An incredible way to simply roast GARLIC to its rich caramel luscious state. Here is my very clever method on how to roast garlic to get the buttery cloves or garlic purée treasure out of every bulb. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/08/clever-on-roasted-garlic-cloves.html

Moules a la Provencale by Ali El Safy

One of our favorite appetizers. Also makes a great meal with fries. I recommend that home chefs get their butcher to clean the mussels before you take them home. Most stores will do this for you.

Pave of cod with spices, sauce and juice passion brandade by Lionel Beccat

Daube de Boeuf by Ali El Safy

This is a wonderful wintertime stew. A great centerpiece for a party or a large family get together. This will be the hit of any pot luck!

Quail eggs in purple potato nest with smoked salmon, chive sauce on a bed of lemon greens by Citronetvanille

Running Dog Dessert! by kathy gori

Last night my husband chased an elusive Patsy though the fields around the dog park. He had me on the cell phone listening all the way. I was shouting, he was shouting, Patsy was running. Monitoring this whole dog rodeo via my iphone reminded me of watching Avatar last week. I felt as though I was back at the base station trying to…

Insalata di Calamari e Cuori di Sedano by Patricia Turo

Calamari salad is always on the antipasti menu in Italy. It brings the freshness of the sea, combined with fresh raw vegetables, the deep rich flavor of extra virgin olive oil and the tartness of fresh lemons.

Zucchini Flower Fritters by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Zuucchini flowers have been a long-time favourite of people living around the Mediterranean Sea, especailly in Italy and French Provence. The Japanese has recently grown fond of not only zucchini, but laso their flowers and are growing them with a revenge! It is little wonder they come up with their own, if much simpler, version of…

Grilled Stuffed Calamaretti-Involtini di Calamaretti con Mozzarela e Basilica by Patricia Turo

Calamaretti are so simple but whenever I make them for a grill party, they are the hit of the meal.

Spicy Shrimp Boudin Balls by Friday Delights

If you ever come to Louisiana make sure you try our famous and delicious boudin balls. If you get your hands on some really good ones you may find yourself making these little appetizers at home.