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"I go this recipe from the Rachel Ray show and I make it with Simple Couscous. My family absolutely loved it - even my 14 year old daughter cleaned her plate. I count that a success anytime! It is a nice change to the everyday - and is easy to make!! I did modify the sauce a bit as I like the sauce a bit thicker and used bing cherries in syrup as..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, extra virgin olive oil...

"An authentic caramel sauce worthy of the finest deserts."

Ingredients: salt, sugar, vanilla extract...

"Creme Fraiche has many uses and is often served in France complimenting sweet desserts. If used for desserts lightly whip it and sweeten it slightly. It is also fabulous for some pasta sauces (see Gorgonzola Sauce for Pasta). It can be kept in the fridge for up to a week."

Ingredients: heavy cream, buttermilk...

"I found this recipe in the Oct '02 issue of Good Housekeeping. It is very easy to make and looks and tastes like a gourmet meal. Goes well with twice baked potatoes and red wine. My husband loves this--we use it for special occasions."

Ingredients: dry white wine, fresh chives...

"A lovely, Grand Marnier scented creme anglaise to accompany most desserts. Especially nice with the Poached Pears recipe I have posted."

Ingredients: egg yolks, Grand Marnier...

"Wanted to use up old mealy apples and ended up with a scrumptious, almost dessert-like creation! I adapted this from an internet microwave apple sauce recipe and the Joy of Cooking's french apple sauce recipe. Funny thing is they both called for sugar, but I don't think it needs it."

Ingredients: pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon...

"From La Vie de Chambord Liqueur, this is great over pan-seared salmon."

Ingredients: cornstarch, Chambord raspberry liquor...

"Recipes by Clotilde Dusoulier, drawn from the book Chocolate & Zucchini"

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, oil...

"A treasure--and so easy! Make this during the raspberry season when berries are ripe, juicy and plentiful (late spring through early fall), and serve in the wintertime folded into chocolate souffle, spooned over bitter-almond ice cream, and scattered alongside cornmeal cake. The brandy can be cooked down to make a sauce. Would make a fantastic hostess..."

Ingredients: cognac, fresh raspberries...

"Entered for safe-keeping. By Darlene White from "Grow" by www.vegetablegardener.com. Serve over rice pudding or ice cream."

Ingredients: fresh raspberries, lemon juice...

"A sweet custard,wonderful with fresh berries"

Ingredients: egg yolks, sugar, champagne...

"From my cottage garden friend Glynnis, who has the most wonderful garden, and much knowledge of herb lore! Try it with lavender, lemon balm (but it will be brown) or rosemary (over pound cake!!). Orange blossoms are delightful! Serve in cocktails, teas, or lemonade. Great drizzled over pancakes, pound cake, fruit or ice cream. Thicken with a little..."

Ingredients: food coloring, rose petals...

"Crème Anglais, a classic rich custard dessert sauce, will accent any dessert (from berries to cakes to souffles) with gourmet flair"

Ingredients: unbleached cane sugar, egg yolks...

"Chantilly Cream is perfect to serve over fresh berries or french toast. It’s a great addition to a Sunday brunch menu!"

Ingredients: creme fraiche, light cream...