French, Spring Recetas

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)…

mango colada

sweet dish

Cherry Claflouti

The French version of a cobbler, great with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Navarin d'Agneau

Wonderful spring lamb and vegetable stew that defies stew stereotypes. This is a remarkably light and fresh celebration of the best spring foods.…

small almond cookies

nice moister almond cookies

Layered tomato, grilled eggplant and buffalo mozzarella, basil-scented

A recipe for your first meal ... the terrace! It requires a certain…

Mini Quiche

Most people believe that the quiche originates from France, and it is fair to say that in its traditional form, attributing origin to the French is…

Mini Monte Cristo

Pan Bagnat

Literally translated to "Bathed Bread"

Strawberry Mousse Cake

A sweet & romantic treat!

Chocolate Filled Lemony Brioche

Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis

Some call this something in between a cake and a custard. I call it a huge baking success. I baked these Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis pronounced…

Broccoli, salmon and manchego quiche

Quiches are delicious and eye-catching, this one pairs salmon, broccoli and manchego for a Spanish twist of…

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…

Mache with warm brie and apples

A friend invited us over for a BBQ and made this appetizer. I don't like brie, never have, and this is to die for! I couldn't stop thinking about…