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"Every self-respecting French housewife has a tub of this by the side of her cooker; they are all slightly different depending on the region you live in, but this is one that I use over and over again. It has just a hint of herbs & spices, enhancing a dish rather than overpowering it. The French call this "Sel Fou" or Fool's Salt,..."

Ingredients: cornflour, dried marjoram...

"This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup!"

Ingredients: fresh thyme, heavy cream...

"I just love this dish! I never knew how yummy spinach can be till I tried this entree in IHOP. It was a limited time only dish and when they took it out, I searched through the internet for the recipe but couldn't find one so I decided to take the matters into my own hands! This recipe is really easy and the ingredients may already be in your fridge!..."

Ingredients: cream of chicken soup, eggs...

"From the breakfast menu at the Parker House Inn, Quechee, Vermont"

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"This is thicker than a regular crepe, but still an amazingly delicious substitute. Suitable for low carb or just about any diet."

Ingredients: fat free egg substitute, salt...

"From a French children's book I just bought. Saw this, went in the kitchen and made it immediately, it took about 5 minutes. My French husband says it is better than Nutella. It is grittier, because I couldn't figure out how it to get it really smooth, but it tastes great. Makes enough to exactly fill one French Bonne Maman jam jar."

Ingredients: hazelnuts, cocoa, honey...

"French Bistro sandwich that you wish you had thought of! Delightful change of pace from a traditional grilled cheese."

Ingredients: dijon-style mustard, gruyere cheese...

"I stole this recipe from Mike Kalina who stole the ravioli recipe from Windows on the World Restaurant, and the vanilla sauce from L'Archestrate in Paris. It's a triple copycat worth repeating!!!"

Ingredients: chives, lobsters...

"From Family Circle, 82. Boy I wish I could go to Disneyland again, but being made with hamburger I think I can finally make this bad boy. The end has a bordelaise sauce that looks great."

Ingredients: pepper, cornstarch, eggs...

"This is, by far, the closest I've come to replicating Marie Callenders signature quiche."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, half-and-half...

"I have tried a ton of French onion soups but This one is my favorite. If you give it a shot i'm sure it will be yours too"

Ingredients: French bread, garlic powder...

"One of our favorite soups is at Olive garden, and i hated how stingy with the potatoes and italian sausage they were, which is the best parts.so i decided to do it bigger and better at home. This simple soup makes a great appitizer and even makes for a great main entree!"

Ingredients: pepper, sausage links, garlic...

"This recipe is taken from the cookbook Great Cooking with Country Inn Chefs. I grew up in Granville and had this dish at the beautiful and historic Buxton Inn when I was only four years old, and I never forgot it. It's quite a classy meal, one that would work perfectly for a romantic or holiday dinner. You must serve it in scallop shells for the..."

Ingredients: cooking sherry, fresh lemon juice...

"From The Cook's Book of Intense Flavors, Ch.3 Complex Creations:
The delicacy of lobster offers a rich taste that goes well served with a rich accompaniment--cream (though it's often butter). The cream smooths out the lobster flavor without obliterating it. Smoked paprika has a deep, intense flavor that makes this combination both complex..."

Ingredients: lobsters, dry white wine...