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Sauce Essentials: French Reduction

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By Andy Anderson !
The French are well known for their reduction sauces. Take for example the classic demi-glace, ...
Chicken Cordon Bleu With Swiss Dijon Alfredo Sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu W/swiss Dijon Alfredo Sauce

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By Lisa Myrick
I sometimes have an issue with the Swiss cheese oozing out of my chicken cordon ...
(2 ratings)
Sinful Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream and chocolate.

Sinful Chocolate Mousse

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By Bill Wesley
Even in restaurants, chocolate mousse seems to be nothing more than chocolate pudding. This recipe ...
(2 ratings)
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Sweet Essentials: Crème Pâtissière (pastry Cream)

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By Andy Anderson !
Not too long ago, I posted a recipe for a French sweet pastry (Pâte Sucrée). ...
Classic Hollandaise drizzled over poached eggs and asparagus.

Classic Hollandaise

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By Carol Davis
I love Eggs Benedict, but can't always find it at my local restaurants. So I ...
(1 rating)

French Onion Chicken Thighs

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By Barbara Lentz
Juicy chicken with a French onion fusion. Excellent
Crispy Chicken, Ham marinated in a delicious sauce, a gooey cheese, all wrapped in one little bundle.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Hawaiian Style

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By Susan Faccone
This is a nice recipe that doesn't require a lot of work. I think you ...
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Bread Essentials: French Petits Pains

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By Andy Anderson !
If you are new to baking, this is an excellent recipe to get you underway. ...

Kneaded Butter

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By Barbara Lentz
I add one little knob to all my creamy based soups stews and dishes. It ...
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Cooking Essentials: Beurre Manie (kneaded Butter)

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By Andy Anderson !
Ever wonder how the French manage to get their soups, stews, and sauces to a ...
(2 ratings)
Simple noodle dish, served warm or cold. Add any protein of your choice to bring it from a side dish to a main dish.

Eggs Noodles With Herb Butter Sauce

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By Darci Juris
Simple side dish that can be served warm or cold. Add chicken, salmon, tuna, meatballs, ...
A plate of the ultimate butter cookies.

The Ultimate Butter Cookies

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By Cosette Khoryati
These cookies are so ridiculously easy and so very good! They are extremely buttery and ...
(4 ratings)

Potatoes Dauphinois

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By Jacinda Santiago
I have spent a lot of time in Bordeaux and Paris and one of the ...

Chicken Cordon Bleu With Creme Dijon Sauce

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By Lauren Conforti
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a well known dish, but John’s Creme Dijon Sauce makes it ...

Gratin Savoyard

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By Carolyn Haas
A more French take on scalloped potatoes from the Rhone-Alpes region. Originally Beaufort cheese was ...
(2 ratings)

French Style Creamy Chicken & Veggies

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By Barbara Lentz
Great creamy chicken great served over noodle. Yum
Beef Bourguignon served over mashed potatoes.

Beef Bourguignon (crock Pot)

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
This can be served as a soup or over rice. We like it with mashed ...
(10 ratings)

A Fun Wayto Do Mimosas!

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By Amy H.
Sunday brunch,has been around for decades and of course, the staple beverage of brunch has ...
quick & easy beignets

Quick & Easy Beignets

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By Jen Smallwood
what's Mardi Gras without the beignets, but who has the time for the original recipe ...
A circle of Brie cheese wrapped with a pie crust, baked until golden brown and a pecan caramel sauce poured on top.

Caramelized Pecan & Cranberry Encrusted Brie

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By Joyce Newman
This is my husband's all-time favorite request when I have to make an appetizer to ...
(4 ratings)
Grilled Monte Cristo Sandwich with Sugar Free Syrup.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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By Louis Tanguay
This simple version of a forgotten "Classic" Sandwich is one of my favorites in the ...

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

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By Amy H.
Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of my favorite dishes. It's really not that hard to ...

Rice Au Gratin

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By Amy H.
This makes a nice hearty side dish.

Chicken & Broccolini In Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
Delicious served with a side salad and bread.
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