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"I got this recipe from a lady I used to work with many years ago when I lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but I never had much luck making them as good as hers until I found a good method for making smooth, creamy pralines. Shirley Corriher of Atlanta, and author of the book, "Cookwise" recommends letting the praline mixture sit five minutes..."

Ingredients: evaporated milk, light brown sugar...

"The bread flour has a high protein content which gives a nice brown color to the popovers, it also has a high gluten content for exceptional rasing characteristics. The egg whites stiffen the texture to help resist shrinkage. Putting the mixture in a hot sprayed pan on a low shelf with rising temperature all assist in elevating the rise. The spoiled..."

Ingredients: corn oil, egg whites, eggs...

"Posted by request for a good recipe for fresh apricots. Fresh apricots really make this special! Requires 11 inch tart pan with removable bottom and pie weights or dried beans"

Ingredients: cornstarch, arrowroot, eggs...

"A more modern variation of a traditional British dessert."

Ingredients: chocolate, cocoa powder...

"A down-home French dessert, something between custard and a cake. It's "egginess" also makes it a sweet and special breakfast treat. This one is full of brandied apricots and raisins, with a touch of almond, lemon and subtle spices. The fruit needs to plump up in the brandy overnight (added to prep time); after that the rest goes together..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dried apricots, eggs...

Ingredients: eggs, fresh lemon juice...

"These are the French macarons - not the Americanized coconut macaroons I'm accustomed to. (I hate American macaroons... they're gross and have a strange mouth feel.) I found this recipe online at dianasdesserts.com Vogue has dubbed this French pastry chef, Pierre Hermé, as "the Picasso of Pastry". He started his career at just..."

Ingredients: egg whites, powdered sugar...

"This is French and Western Swiss recipe served on Epiphany (January 6th) and is traditionally topped with a gold crown. The one who finds the hidden charm (or bean) in their slice gets to wear the crown!.
The twelfth Night cake was born from a disagreement which matched bakers against pastry cooks in the 15th century. Each of them wanted to obtain..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs...

"This recipe uses a biga it's a pre-fermented dough that the French call a pate fermentee. It's started with a bit of yeast, and allowed to work for several hours. The advantage of making a biga is that because it ferments for a long time, which adds flavor and character to the bread.
These are best eaten when fresh, although a few minutes..."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, almond liqueur...

"Melt-in-the-Mouth Luxury!! Found this on bbcgoodfood.com and couldn't wait to try it.This is one of Gordon Ramsay's recipes and it is so good! It is a bit time consuming by today's standards - 1 hour but it is very much worth the effort! :) He is ever the teacher - as you will note throughout the recipe. The secret behind a fantastic dish..."

Ingredients: corn flakes, double cream...

"I made these with Dutch Process Cocoa. It was like eating a chocolate cloud. The recipe comes from the New Mayo Clinic Cookbook."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, dark brown sugar...

"This French pudding is equally nice served at brunch or as dessert on your dinner table. However, it is imperative that you serve this warm. Adapted from Good Food Magazine, August 1987."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, sliced almonds...

"In 'Luscious Berry Desserts' by Lori Longbottom"

Ingredients: creme fraiche, eggs...

"This is something I developed out of a love for creme caramel and a desire to cut down the fat without sacrificing a rich velvety texture. I have made many variations of this basic recipe. Substitute the evaporated milk for lite coconut milk serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Or - add 4 or more squares of semi-sweet chocolate..."

Ingredients: coconut extract, coffee creamer...