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	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…	6 votes 5 reviews 3 comments 10994 views
	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.	4 votes 1 review 3 comments 3435 views
	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.	4 votes 1 review 10360 views
	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…	1 vote 16395 views
	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…	2 votes 9416 views
	Classic French Bread Recipe by Julia Ann Souders A small loaf of crusty Classic French Bread to go with summer salads and winter hearty soups. It can be made easily without a mixer or food processor and does not take exceeding long time. Enjoy some tonight. Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Annual Recipes 1999, p.35. 2007-2014 Netta Belle's Choice cookbookinabox "Reg. U.S.…	1 vote 1 comment 9714 views
	Buttered Brussels Sprouts by Amanda Natividad Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right vinaigrette, flash fried, or sautéed, Brussels sprouts have a complex richness, an earthy savoriness that fills your mouth. There’s nothing like it.	2 votes 4504 views
	Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad by John Spottiswood This recipe is adapted from one in Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA, which he in turn borrowed from a restaurant in SOHO, Manhattan. The flattened and then grilled chicken was absolutely delicious. Almost unbeatable. The salad was a also very tasty, though we had to add a lot of extra greens to prevent the dressing from being too heavy. I've…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 4562 views
	French Bread by Traditional Yeast Method (no bread machine) by Salad Foodie Experimenting with several ways to get a good loaf of French bread without using my bread machine, I am ready to share this version over all I tried. It has a chewy crust and a beautiful fine grain. While my bread machine version (see "Useful Links" below) takes only about 5 minutes of active chef time, this recipe requires perhaps 35…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 12447 views
	Faux Chocolate Silk Pie by Salad Foodie A chocolate lover’s delight and so easy for Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Rich and smooth, this take on French chocolate silk pie has a secret - tofu replaces heavy cream! But no one will know the difference - unless you tell! I tried this out on my unsuspecting son who avoids tofu-anything. He sampled it, then scarfed the whole…	1 vote 3237 views
	Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…	5 votes 1 review 4980 views
	Garlic Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu by Wendi Taylor A delicious, traditional classic that the whole family will love. Serve it for a simple family meal, or an elegant dinner party. You may wish to double the recipe, as everyone is bound to want seconds!	1 vote 5541 views
	Madeleines by Christine I 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 2283 views
	Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles by Syi I first made these in culinary school for extra credit with one of my Final Practical meals. *The cooking time noted reflects the (approximate) TOTAL cooking & baking times.	1 vote 1930 views
	Petits Choux au Fromage by Chef Smith * A savory version of Pate A Choux that many upscale restaurants use as a filler at the beginning of a meal or as an appetizer for those who are waiting for their tables.	1 vote 3158 views