French bake appetizers & snacks recipes

Potatoes Anna

Escoffier's recipe for Potatoes Anna was quite simple, layer thinly sliced potatoes covered with butter and bake. I have seen a number of recipes…

Tart with tomatoes and anchovis

French razzleberry cream pie

Amazing Cranberry-Pumpkin Pastries

Every Fall I pick several "sugar pie pumpkins," bake them and freeze in 16 ounce increments. This way I have…

The Miracle Boule

Laura Calder's recipe for good bread, this is taken directly from the Cooking Channel's library. This method is almost exactly like the no-knead…

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

aubergine ,garlic caviar

As with so many dishes with long histories there are a few different ways of preparing aubergine (eggplant) caviar, but these are variations occur…

GOAT CHEESE AND ONION CRANBERRY PASTRY APPETIZER

This is for you my sweet Judy You asked and I CAME UP WITH THIS I HOPE IT IS WHAT YOU WANTED,THE FLAKY CRUST…

Gateau aux Pommes Caramelises~ Caramelised Apple Cake

A French neighbor in NY introduced me to this cake when she served it to me made with apricots. She told me…

Mini Italian Quiches

A delicious quiche inspired by the more traditional Italian Quiche but made into individual servings for parties, pot lucks and picnics! Or simply…

Crème de foie gras et fruits

A crème of foie gras with a wonderful surprise at the bottom. A recipe by chef Stephane Francolino, Entre Cour et Jardin in Haut de Cagnes.…

Rosemary Crepes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens

This is a special and delicious dish. It requires some effort, but it is well worth it! You need to make the…

Crab Meat Broussard

Simple Gascon sausages and beans

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…