French recipes

Lentil Salad with Chevre

This salad looks great presented in a butter leaf lettuce cup with a bit more chevre sprinkled on top. You can also use yellow lentils.

Potatoes Gratin w/dill & gruyere

Pomegranate Champagne Punch

I served this cocktail at my New Years Day brunch. Try dropping a couple of fresh raspberries into the glass before handing them to your guests.

Mon Gateau Au Chocolat

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the…

Daube de Boeuf

This is a wonderful wintertime stew. A great centerpiece for a party or a large family get together. This will be the hit of any pot luck!

Moules a la Provencale

One of our favorite appetizers. Also makes a great meal with fries. I recommend that home chefs get their butcher to clean the mussels before you…

Miner's Mush

My French Canadian grandma used to make this for my dad and all his siblings. It has become a Jordan family staple. I like it with the anise, but…

Creme Brulee

My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.