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!

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…

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

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/

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

Un rico y bonito aperitivo

Amazing Cranberry-Pumpkin Pastries by Robyn Savoie

Every Fall I pick several "sugar pie pumpkins," bake them and freeze in 16 ounce increments. This way I have fresh pumpkin year around. Here is one way I used my pumpkin stash. I also love cranberries. Wisconsin is one of the leading producers of this little jewel. It is easily found year around, frozen, dried and prepackaged.…

Warm mango, banana and pineapple crisp with mascarpone cream by Citronetvanille

This is a light and fruity dessert made with wholewheat filo dough and a combination of fruits, so you’ll get a light dessert, extremely tasty, warm and crispy that will satisfy any sweet cravings. The combination of mango and banana’s textures…

Potatoes Anna by B Innes

Escoffier's recipe for Potatoes Anna was quite simple, layer thinly sliced potatoes covered with butter and bake. I have seen a number of recipes on line calling an adaptation of the recipe with cheese, Potatoes Anna with cheese, which is actually called Potatoes Voisin. A little salt and pepper and a sprinkling of parsley added…

Mache with warm brie and apples by Aspen Lee-Moulden

A friend invited us over for a BBQ and made this appetizer. I don't like brie, never have, and this is to die for! I couldn't stop thinking about it all week and decided to make it tonight. No one will be disappointed by this. It's actually a recipe from Ina Garten's Back to Basics cookbook.

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart by Deborrah Justice

Dark Chocolate Tarts by Kiriel du Papillon

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just the right size for a not-quite-guilt-free mouthful. - This is cross posted from my recipe blog at thepapillonpantry.blogspot.com

Gateau aux Pommes Caramelises~ Caramelised Apple Cake by Pattie Meegan

A French neighbor in NY introduced me to this cake when she served it to me made with apricots. She told me it's traditionally done with apples (I used 1 Honey Crisp and 1 Granny Smith) and wrote on the card:" Note the use of salted butter- this dessert originates in Brittany which is "the land of salted butter"."

Tart with tomatoes and anchovis by nnonna2003

French Cuisine: Duck, Prunes & Hazlenuts Pound Cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Pound Cakes should be all cakes. The recipe can be adapted for meat eaters into an eminently presentable dish! Duck/Magret is an exceptionally easy to adapt meat in such a case. Here is another easy French recipe with another log name (it is becoming a habit! LOL): Cake aux Magrets de Canard, Pruneaux et Noisettes Duck Breast,…

Simple Gascon sausages and beans by Janis Tester