You don't have to be from Paris to appreciate the sweet, caramelized onions, the wine-infused broth and the smooth melted cheese on top. But for a moment, you might feel you are there. Here's a bit of trivia: Julia Child's last meal was French Onion Soup. Recipe source: The Cooking With Friends ...
Recipes
Chocolate Chip Biscotti
These chocolate chip biscotti are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee and make a great hostess or teacher gift. Recipe source: The Cooking With Friends Kitchen Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, plus another one for egg ...
Quick Vegetable Hummus
Use this delicious and colorful hummus as a sandwich spread or dip. Think of this as a basic recipe and add what you like — cilantro, parsley, roasted red peppers, jalapeno peppers or even olives. Recipe source:The Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients2 garlic cloves 2 shallots, peeled Juice ...
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Slow cooking lamb in these delicious spices makes for a tender, juicy stew. Make sure to add the chickpeas at the very end, or they will become too soft. The stew can be served as is in large bowls, or alongside couscous. The fresh mint really brings out the flavor of the meat and a dollop of low ...
Say "I Love You" Salad
This salad is a bundle of love. Serve it as a first course for someone you care about and watch him or her swoon with each bite. The heart-shaped beets add a festive touch. Recipe source:The Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients5 ounces Mache lettuce (or other delicate lettuce such as ...
Hearty Minestrone
This is a soup we crave on cold winter nights, and one that we’ve found is a good food gift for friends. Accompanied by a loaf of hearty bread, it is dinner by itself, but it can also be a perfect lunch or afternoon warm-up. One thing that’s so great about Minestrone is that you can vary the ...
Holiday Cranberry Bread
These tart cranberry loaves are a delicious accent to your holiday meals. We make them ahead of time with friends, freeze several and then give them as gifts. We also keep some to enjoy with our own families, for breakfast and with dinner. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients½ stick ...
Sweet Potato Casserole
Everyone from kids to grandparents go back for seconds (and sometimes thirds) of this simple and sweet comfort food. When our babies were little it was their first Thanksgiving food, and now it’s an unbreakable tradition. Get together with a friend or two and make a big batch to freeze ahead of ...
Zesty Breakfast Casserole
What we love about this recipe is how easy it is to make it your own. We like ours to be a bit spicy, which is why we use Andouille chicken sausage. To mellow it a bit, we use some diced red peppers and onions. If you prefer a mild sausage or a different kind of vegetable, you really can't go wrong ...
Gingered Peach Jam
Give peanut butter and jelly sandwiches a sophisticated twist with this jam, but don’t stop there. Use it as a sweet salsa over chicken or fish, a topping for ice cream, swirl it into plain yogurt or drizzle it over a soft cheese such as brie served with crackers. The jam is lovely too with scones ...