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Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Submitted by: Behr

The standard Cordon Bleu swimming in a creamy wine sauce.

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French Baguettes

Submitted by: Judy Taubert

Great eaten fresh from oven. Used to make sub sandwiches, etc.

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Chocolate Ganache

Submitted by: INGRIDEVOGEL

Living In: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like.

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Dessert Crepes

Submitted by: ANN57

Essential crepe recipe. Sprinkle warm crepes with sugar and lemon, or serve with cream or ice cream and fruit.

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Crepes

Submitted by: Erin Nesbit

These traditional crepes are made with eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil.

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Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere

Submitted by: Patti

This dish is reminiscent of dining in an outdoor cafe in the south of France. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine. This exact recipe can also be used for clams.

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Pastry Cream

Submitted by: CHRISTINIBEANIE

This is a classic pastry cream often used in bakeries and restaurants. It can be used as a filling for cakes, pies or pastries. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream.

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Irish Cream Creme Brulee

Submitted by: Grace Gutberlet

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

This creme brulee has a touch of Irish cream making it even more special!

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French Coconut Pie

Submitted by: Shirley Allen

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

This is very rich and custard-like with coconut and pecans

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Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Crepes

Submitted by: StylinCook

Home Town: Lewiston, Maine, USA

Living In: Auburn, Maine, USA

Can you say yum!!! I had these at a French breakfast restaurant, this recipe is the closest I can get it. Its so quick and easy but looks and taste like a gourmet breakfast! You can use any fruit you would like - strawberries, kiwi, pineapple are all great too !!

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Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Blue Cheese and Olive Stuffing

Submitted by: Ryan Nomura

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Pork tenderloins are pounded flat, spread with olive tapenade, and blue cheese, then rolled up and roasted. A Dijon-lemon sauce finishes this elegant dish. Your guests will surely be impressed!

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Galette des Rois

Submitted by: ULYBERT

Almond filling is sandwiched between rounds of puff pastry to make a splendid cake with a secret inside. This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the 3 Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of French tradtion, a bean or small china feve (favor) is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the feve in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day. The person can also choose someone to be their king or queen and can lead the tradtional dance.

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Matthew's Bearnaise Sauce

Submitted by: Matthew

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Bearnaise is a classic French sauce that is made with a flavorful and aromatic reduction of wine, vinegar, shallots, and tarragon. Bernaise is a vibrant and elegant companion to meat, fish, egg, and vegetable dishes.

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Company Liver with Onions

Submitted by: MILLIE

Calf's liver and onions sliced and pan seared in butter until golden, then simmered in a sour cream and mushroom broth with a touch of Worcestershire sauce.

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Escargot Mushrooms

Submitted by: Debbie Young

Snails are sauteed in garlic butter and stuffed in mushroom caps. When microwaving the mushroom caps, be careful they don't shrivel. Serve with garlic bread to lap up the running juices.

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Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce

Submitted by: luna

Home Town: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Living In: Athens, Attica, Greece

Here's my recipe for poached salmon bathed in a classic hollandaise sauce. I serve this dish with boiled, cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli.

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Green Onion-Parmesan Mornay Sauce

Submitted by: ChrisChec

Living In: Long Island, New York, USA

This green onion-Parmesan cheese version of the classic Mornay sauce is a great sauce to use with chicken or vegetables. It's perfect over chicken cordon bleu!

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Wow! Is that Caviar?

Submitted by: valereee

Home Town: Dayton, Ohio, USA

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Much less expensive and much less time-consuming than it looks. You can buy a small jar of caviar in the canned-fish section of your supermarket for about 5 dollars. This will wow everyone at your next gathering.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Creme Brulee

Submitted by: Sandy

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Dayton, Ohio, USA

White chocolate and vanilla accent this creamy indulgence while toasted macadamia nuts bring a welcome crunch. The simple preparation will forever remove the mystery behind one of the culinary world's favorite desserts.

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Moules en Sauce

Submitted by: Kasienko

A simple recipe for mussels typical mussel recipe from the Breton coast in France. Creme fraiche is available in many supermarkets, but if you cannot find it, a mixture of sour cream and Neufchatel cheese will also work.