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…

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.

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.

Simple Sole Meuniere by Nancy Miyasaki

I seem to have a fetish with dover sole right now. It’s so plentiful and inexpensive, I keep looking for different ways to cook it. This easy recipe adapted from the barefoot contessa is really delicious. The slightly burnt flour in the butter gives it a nutty flavor with I just love. You can serve this with a simple rice or pasta…

Batman – The Dark Knight Cocktail by Malicia Flore

Do you like superhero movies? Do you like cocktails? I suggest you to discover The Dark Knight Cocktail. A refreshing and fruity cocktail with Black vodka (wild berry flavored) and lemonade

Chocolate Souffle by Nancy Miyasaki

After having a yummy souffle on a cruise recently, I came back and started making them myself. This is the best I've found so far. A simple, delicious chocolate souffle. This is a dessert that everyone in your family is sure to enjoy. Try serving it with vanilla or coffee ice cream, or with whipped cream.

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!

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream by Manju Nair

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made this cake for a potluck at a friends place and everyone simply loved it... Its really simple and easy to make and the rest is your imagination :-) Inspiration is again from my friend , Ria's blog.

French Bread by Bread Machine by Salad Foodie

This recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust and coarse, chewy exterior. (It is similar to the Whole Wheat setting though not identical.....but just might work.) However if neither are available on your machine you could use the…

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…

Sauce Diable by Roland Passot

Serve with my Roasted Loch Duart Salmon with Chanterelle Mushrooms

Roscoff Onion Soup by Jenn Murphy

NUTELLA AND BANANA CREPES by Linda Tay Esposito

Making a crepe is not as intimating as one would think. You can make these crepes for breakfast or as a snack. You can stuff the crepes with sweet or savory filling, or for the classic french crepe, some lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar. Remember not to overmix the batter and letting the batter rest and you will be assured of a…

Mushroom, Tomato, and White Bean Ragout by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious companion to grilled fish, steak or chicken. It is beautiful, healthy, and flavorful.

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…