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"This recipe comes from Paula Deen. It tastes exactly like the boursin cheese sold at stores, for a fraction of the cost! I like to serve this spread with buttery crackers. You could also use it to make sandwiches, etc... The prep time does not include softening of cream cheese, butter or the refrigeration time."

Ingredients: cream cheese, dried basil...

"I always have at least several jars of Confit d'Oignon in my pantry; it is excellent with so many different types of dishes & recipes. Serve it with charcuterie, terrines & cheeses; it is wonderful added to vegetables, soups, stews, daubes or as a sauce for steaks. I also use it for tarts, quiches & grilled cheese sandwiches. It is..."

Ingredients: dry white wine, olive oil...

"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...

"Canelés de Bordeaux, also know as cannelé Bordelais, are magical French bakery confections, little fluted cakes with a rich rum and vanilla interior enclosed by a thin caramelised shell. This brilliant recipe was developed a long ago by an anonymous Bordeaux cook, whose innovation has been subjected to 300 years of refinements. Glossy..."

Ingredients: egg yolks, eggs...

"From herbsearch.com. "Every experienced cook has a different recipe for herbs de Provence. This is a good basic recipe to start with. Experiment with the proportions and find the flavor blend that suits your palate best. All herbs should be dried and
coarsely crumbled. CHer's add your favorite dried chiles to liven it up. I usually add..."

Ingredients: lavender flowers, oregano leaves...

"These delicious crisp and light little savoury biscuits/crackers are a firm favourite in our family, especially when served with the cheese board! They are also great served with soups, dips, & salads. I have used pecans instead of walnuts in the past with the same tasty results. You can omit the chilli or cayenne pepper if you are not keen on..."

Ingredients: milk, pecans, plain flour...

"There are numerous recipes for this famous herb mixture from the South of France. As a rule, it always contains thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil, savory, marjoram and basil, but it DOES vary from area to area depending on local tastes. This is my own "Auberge" blend that I make & use regularly in our Chambres d'Hôtes; I find..."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried mint...

"Adapted from TAMI L. SMITH: Specialty Baker & Contributing Editor to www.baking 911.com. Try lemon or orange zest."

Ingredients: egg whites, lime zest, salt...

"This is a "throw it in the oven & blend it all together" recipe which is always a great hit any time of the year. I have called it a Tapenade; a Tapenade contains olives, anchovies & capers normally, with a few regional variations, but this reminded me of the consistency of a Tapenade, so that's what it's called! (There are..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, aubergines...

"This is from the Paris Cookbok by Patricia Wells and it couldn't be easier! I can't wait to make it again this fall after we go apple picking."

Ingredients: eggs, pure vanilla extract...

"Taken from Emeril's.com; posted for ZWT 5."

Ingredients: yukon gold potatoes, olive oil...

"I always make my own flavoured oils and vinegar - I use them for cooking and also to give as gifts. I am lucky enough to have a garden large enough in which I can devote large areas totally to herbs, rare plants & flowers. This is my "Standard" recipe for cold infused flavoured herb & fruit oils. You can use any fresh herbs which..."

Ingredients: lavender, lemon zest, marjoram...

"Chocolate is soothing then you add lavender and you're in Heaven."

Ingredients: chocolate chips, lavender...

"This sweet-tart chutney combines summer tomatoes with autumn-flavored cranberries, making it an awesome condiment for late-summer and fall barbecues. Spoon it over burgers and/or grilled chicken. When the weather gets cooler, toss a little chutney with roasted vegetables, such as carrots, onions, or sweet potatoes. Mix it with mayonnaise to make a..."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, ground cumin...