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Miner's Mush by LyndseyMy 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. |
5 votes
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Simple Sole Meuniere by Nancy MiyasakiI 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… |
3 votes
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Mango Gateau with peaches and cream by Manju NairA 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. |
4 votes
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NUTELLA AND BANANA CREPES by Linda Tay EspositoMaking 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… |
2 votes
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Broiled Flounder Amandine by B InnesDelicious fish with a wonderful nutty lemony butter sauce. |
2 votes
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Potatoes With Parsley and Garlic - Pommes Parsillade by John SpottiswoodThese 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… |
10 votes
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Amazing Cranberry-Pumpkin Pastries by Robyn SavoieEvery 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.… |
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Semisweet Chocolate Mousse by MyWeekend Plan“Mousse au chocolat” is French for chocolate mousse. Ask anyone to describe a chocolate mousse and they will generally answer with a texture adjective “fluffy” or “airy.” Taste the sweetness of this classic dessert with every bite you take. Try to make your own semisweet chocolate mousse with this easy recipe today. |
1 vote
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Madeleines by ChristineI had been longing to make madeleines or small French Sponge Cake for quite some time. All this while, I postponed the idea of making madeleines because I could not find the shell shaped molds typically designed for madeleines. I thought I would not be exactly baking madeleines if I didn't bake the cake in pans with shell-shaped… |
2 votes
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Strawberry Ice Cream by K. GarnerMore like gelato because there is little cream in it. It really highlights the strawberries. You may reduce sugar if your strawberries are sweet already. |
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