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"From Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen . This Frenchman makes fabulous food in San Francisco and this salad is an example of the simple treatment of fresh ingredients at which he excels."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, cucumbers...

"The verrine trend took France by storm several years ago and the trend is still alive and well! They are made by layering ingredients in small glasses. This is a great appetizer to serve before a hearty meal. You may use regular or red quinoa(or steamed couscous or bulgur). Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine."

Ingredients: lime juice, olive oil, salt...

"This is a French recipe made by an American-born food writer Patricia Wells. Mark Bittman says she is one of the few non-chef icons in the world of good cooking. This is from her cookbook called Vegetable Harvest. I found this posted in The Week magazine. I lowered the amount of oil this called for (1/4 cup). Time to cook is marinating time."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, lemon thyme...

"Part of a wonderful three course lunch at Chez Cecile (Chef Stephane Pitre)"

Ingredients: cream, lemons, Tabasco sauce...

"Gourmet | November 2005"

Ingredients: fennel bulbs, olive oil...