French, Cocktail party Recetas

Madeleines

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…

Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles

I first made these in culinary school for extra credit with one of my Final Practical meals. *The cooking time noted reflects the (approximate)…

DRUNKEN ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRIES AND HONEY

Adapted from Ina Garten My DRUNKEN ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRIES AND HONEY creation is a…

Savarin aux groseilles rouges

Pour les enfants, remplacer le vin par autant de jus d'orange.

Fondue - Gouda/Gruyere & Bacon

A really tasty (albeit decandent) fondue. I've done this for a cocktail party & for an X-mas appetizer. It always goes over well (though if only a…

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles

A simple yet elegant appetizer. Recipe makes 32 triangles

Crab Meat Broussard

Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

Profiteroles with Milky-Caramel Cream Filling

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…

Potato puree

Potato puree

Petits Choux au Fromage

* 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…

Gourmet Liver Paté

Not your ordinary chopped liver! This finds a special place on our Christmas table.

Pan Bagnat

Literally translated to "Bathed Bread"

Mini Monte Cristo