Baked French Toast Casserole by Culinary Envy

Baked French Toast Casserole with brioche toast and caramelized topping makes the perfect easygoing and tasty make-ahead breakfast or brunch!

Spelt pain a l'ancienne by Guest of winter

A bread from Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice, a very easy one because it hardly needs any kneading and it only ferments once. And with a stunning result.

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…

DUCK WELLINGTON by Cecelia Heer

This is a take on the classic Beef Wellington which is typically a preparation of filet steak coated with pate' and duxelles (finely minced mushrooms and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste) then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Some recipes include wrapping the coated meat in a crepe. Since the term Wellington is…

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks by Michael Leviton

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…

braised leeks ala julia child by Chez la mere

Easy French Bread #2 by myra byanka

No knead, no standing mixer to clean. A pre-ferment (poolish) gives the bread a wonderful flavor, and the actual prep time is short.

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.

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

Bechamel Sauce by Chef Smith

* Béchamel sauce is delightful enough to use on its own to accent fish, poultry, eggs and vegetables, but it’s the derivative sauces made from the béchamel sauce that can really tantalize the taste buds, as well as get the creative juices flowing. One of the most common sauces derived from béchamel is the simple addition of cream. The…

Salmon with Herb Butter over Lentils by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a really fantastic combination. The lentil dish could complement just about any fish wonderfully, but it goes especially well with this salmon. You won't be disappointed!

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…