French Romantic Recipes

"...from THE REALLY GOOD FOOD COOK BOOK. You won't believe how wonderful this mousse is! You can serve it at the most elegant dinner parties or at family dinners and, I promise you, it will be all gone."

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Ingredients: chocolate chips, confectioners' sugar...

"Creamy sauce and tender chicken, a very nice dinner."

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Ingredients: cream, fresh basil, milk...

"I call this my magic shrimp. You can have this done in 21 minutes. And it's true restaurant quality."

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Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic, oil...

"This is a simple and versatile recipe. It lends well to any type of white fish, such as: perch, tilapia, whitefish, halibut, etc... It might even work well with salmon, but I haven't tried that yet. I love the crusty, delicious almond coating. If you can't find panko, you could try regular bread crumbs. I like to serve this alongside wild rice and a..."

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Ingredients: eggs, fish fillets, panko...

"This is SO easy, and very good. I just pile this on a plate and add a side , and a small salad."

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Ingredients: pepper, fresh parsley, garlic...

"Entrecote Bordelaise is a French classic, impressive yet simple to prepare - it is a very chic way to serve a steak! Here are my easy step by step instructions for a perfect Entrecote Bordelaise! Serve with sauté potatoes or frites and haricots verts......and a good bottle of Saint Emilion, from the little Medieval town just to the east of Bordeaux...."

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Ingredients: steaks, demi-glace, parsley...

"A simple supper or luncheon recipe that can be whipped up in a trice! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sautéed with fresh tarragon and crème fraiche with just a hint of lemon juice! This can be made in less than 15 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal recipe for busy bees or couch potatoes! I love this served..."

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Ingredients: creme fraiche, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"I like making the chicken this way because it seems much quicker and easier than the traditional way. I can get this on the table in no time. I usually serve this with garlic mashed potatoes and fried string beans."

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Ingredients: deli ham, olive oil, salt...

"We really enjoyed this recipe. The Chambord really lends itself well to this dish and creates a nice fruity sweet that contrasts well with the heat of the jalapeno. The original recipe called for 5-6 ounces of olive oil, but we felt that 2 ounce was plenty. The sauce is really good so make sure you have some crusty bread to soak it up with. I served..."

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Ingredients: shrimp, raspberry liqueur...

"Valencia is true orange growing country, and this recipe is based on fresh orange juice, which is best - try not to use carton or bottled orange juice. And beware, this innocuous-sounding drink is strong! It must be served ice cold - if Cointreau is not available or too expensive - use a local orange liqueur."

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Ingredients: Cointreau liqueur, sparkling wine...

"I love this tangy lemon flavored sauce. It's quick, tasty and light. I serve it on a bed of buttered spaghetti or rice for my family. I'm a diabetic so I serve mine over spaghetti squash or zucchini. It's just perfect either way. You can use this recipe for chicken as well, just substitute 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half to make 4 thin fillets...."

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Ingredients: eggs, garlic powder...