Spicy Shrimp on Spinach by John Spottiswood

We made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious, but this might have been my favorite. We served it as an appetizer, and everyone raved about it. It was extremely easy and quick and the presentation was beautiful. I made this with a…

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.

QUICK FRENCH FRIES by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. This is a simple and easy recipe for french fries.The boiling method and frying in high heat won't absorb that much oil in the potatoes. Try it!

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!

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!

Scallops in Scallion Nests by John Spottiswood

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and served with a mustard sauce, are fantastic. I adapted this recipe from Jacques Pepin. While I loved the presentation, and everyone at our dinner party seemed to enjoy it, I wasn't…

Seafood Souffle by Robert-Gilles Martineau

As explained before, souffle is not that complicated. There are simple rules to follow though: -Get all your ingredients ready within reach first. -Souffle must be savoured as soon as it comes out of the oven. As the adage says, “The guests wait for the souffle; the souffle does not wait for the guests!”. It is another way to eat…

The Miracle Boule by K. Garner

Laura Calder's recipe for good bread, this is taken directly from the Cooking Channel's library. This method is almost exactly like the no-knead bread recipe that Zoe Francois demystifies in her book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day, except this one gets mixed a day ahead, which is another versatile option for all of us and our busy…

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

aubergine ,garlic caviar by Peter Brown

As with so many dishes with long histories there are a few different ways of preparing aubergine (eggplant) caviar, but these are variations occur more in the quantities rather than ingredients . The French claim this to be their invention ,so let them have their way Bon Appetit

Apple Brie Appetizer Soup by Sara Gray

Well, this appetizer soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but made into a soup appetizer - a new twist on an old theme. Serve your guests this delicious appetizer and they'll want to skip dinner (just kidding!) It's delicate in nature and the riper the Brie cheese, the…

Strawberry Mousse Cake by kristy

A sweet & romantic treat!

Crème de foie gras et fruits by Patricia Turo

A crème of foie gras with a wonderful surprise at the bottom. A recipe by chef Stephane Francolino, Entre Cour et Jardin in Haut de Cagnes. http://turosdolci.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/haut-de-cagnes-le-village-des-artistes/

Coquilles St. Jacques by B Innes

Simple to prepare yet elegant appetizer or entree

Botana del Queso Brie con un Jarabe de Azúcar y Nuez by Andrea Faz

Un rico y bonito aperitivo