MAKING 1) In 2 tablespoons of water, soften the gelatin and then set it over hot water to melt. 2) Combine together the champagne, 1/2 cup water and food color. 3) Add the melted gelatin and stir well. 4) Into a 2-quart miold, pour the mixture and chill till... - 38.4175

GETTING READY 1) Cut red mullet into pieces having similar size to the scallops. Combine these and season with salt and pepper. 2) In a bowl, combine lemon, orange and grapefruit juices. Whisk in little Champagne and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt... - 45.0046

1. Split the shrimp along the back, leaving a small portion attached at the top and bottom. Remove the veins. Flatten each shrimp to form a circle. Steam the shrimp until just opaque throughout, about 1 1/2 minutes. 2. Toss the salad greens and arrange on 6... - 39.6892

In an enamel or stainless pan, melt the butter and saute the sliced garlic for a moment. Add the liquid from the oysters along with the champagne and cream. Simmer to reduce by about one third liquid volume. Add the oysters to the sauce. Place the spinach on... - 35.2296

In a heated frying pan, saute the mushrooms in half the butter or olive oil. Set aside. Heat a 3-quart covered Dutch oven and saute the onions and garlic in the remaining butter until they begin to brown. Place the fish pieces on top of the onions and place... - 39.1504

MAKING 1) Wash and clean the chicory leaves. 2) Separate the leaves and line them decoratively on a salad bowl. 3) In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the vinaigrette. 4) Spoon over the lettuce and toss to mix. SERVING 5) Serve immediately or serve chilled. - 39.1575

With a small sharp knife, cut ends off oranges. Set 1 orange, cut side down, on a cutting board. Following its curve with the knife, slice off rind and white skin. Cut between inner membranes and fruit to release segments; drop segments into bowl. Repeat with... - 31.3163

1. In a large bowl, whisk the nonfat yogurt with the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Place the crab-meat in a bowl and fold in 3 tablespoons of the yogurt dressing. 2. Stir the Champagne... - 27.5319

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining ingredients; toss well to combine. - 30.1367

MAKING 1) In a bowl, add cream, pecans, coconut and apricots. 2) Stir well. SERVING 3) Add the melon balls into sherbet or champagne glasses. 4) Top with the cream dressing. - 35.1716

GETTING READY 1) Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix thoroughly.Chill until ready to use. 2) Wash and snap the stems of spinach and dry it well . MAKING 3) In a large salad bowl, add the spinach. 4) Remove the peel of grapefruits and cut into small... - 45.5462

MAKING 1.In a large mixing bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard with a wire whisk. 2. Add in lettuce, tomatoes and endive. Toss well to coat. SERVING 3.Take a serving bowl and transfer the salad into it. Top with walnuts and kiwi fruit. 4.... - 40.8908

MAKING 1) Heat a small pot of lightly salted water and allow it come to a boil. 2) Put in lima beans and cook till they turn tender. Remove from heat and drain. 3) Immediately put them in ice-cold water to chill. Drain again. 4) Separate, tear and wash the... - 40.1405

GETTING READY 1) In a small container, combine oil, vinegar, sugar and lemon juice and keep the oil mixture aside. MAKING 2) Boil the snow peas briefly for 1 to 2 minutes and drain. 3) Wash thoroughly with cold running water to prevent cooking any... - 44.4596

MAKING 1)Blend by vigorous whisking, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. 2)Toss in the greens, nasturtium leaves, nasturtium flowers. SERVING 3)Serve as side dish. - 34.9397

MAKING 1) Take a bowl,combine oil and vinegar and mix and whisk well. 2) Now add sugar,salt and pepper into the above mixture. SERVING 3) Arrange the lettuce on individual serving plates. 4) Sprinkle dressing with herbs over lettuce and serve. - 28.9011

GETTING READY 1. Start by cutting the stem and root end from the celery root and then peel and halve it,also cut the halves into 1/16-inch-thick slices, and then cut the slices into matchsticks 2. Take the beats and scrub them gently MAKING 2. In a shallow... - 47.0313

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°. 2) In a small bowl, add fresh dill, dill seed, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to combine. Pour in the vegetable and olive oils to whisk until blended. 3) In a baking sheet, place the bread cubes. Drizzle with... - 50.202

MAKING 1) Take a large salad bowl and line spinach, mushrooms, nasturtium leaves, fennel, and parsley decoratively. 2) Take a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients. 3) Spoon it over the greens and toss well. SERVING 4) Serve immediately or serve... - 40.0806

MAKING 1) In a large portable bowl with a lid put the herbs. 2) Refrigerate to chill. 3) Prepare lemon dressing in a leak-proof container. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, salt and pepper and whisk together. 4) Add sugar to balance flavors and... - 40.7065

1. Tear the escarole into bite-size pieces. We recommend using the lighter-colored leaves and avoiding too many of the sometimes bitter dark green leaves. 2. Rinse the anchovies under cold water, gently using your thumb to lift the fillets off the bones. Cut... - 30.5846

1. To prepare nuts, place sugar in a small skillet over medium heat, cook 90 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring as needed so sugar dissolves evenly and doesn't burn. Reduce heat, stir in walnuts. Cook over low heat 30 seconds or until golden. Spread... - 33.3122

1. Pour the couscous grains into a small mixing bowl. Combine the water, orange juice, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a medium-sized saucepan. 2. Bring the liquid just to a boil and stir in the dried fruit, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour... - 30.1687

MAKING 1.Ina skillet, heat sesame oil and stir in chopped shallots. 2.Before the shallot get brown, put rice vinegar, wine vinegar, French mustard, basil, tarragon, chives, thyme and allow the ingredients to boil. 3.In a mixing bowl, put spinach, butter... - 45.3064

MAKING 1)In a large bowl, take some cream cheese and beat until it turns fluffy. 2)Add mayonnaise to the cream cheese and blend well. 3)In another bowl, beat whipping cream until peaks begin to form. 4)Fold this cream into cream cheese mixture. 5)Add celery... - 43.8686

GETTING READY 1. Start by cutting the celery root into matchsticks for about 1/16 inch wide, and lay the fish on a surface and break into 1-inch pieces, make sure that you check carefully for stray bones MAKING 2. In a bowl, whisk the first 3 ingredeints... - 44.6045

1. In a medium saucepan, soak the beans in plenty of cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight. Pour off the water, re-cover the beans with fresh water and bring to a boil. Boil the beans vigorously for 5 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse... - 40.414

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set the vinaigrette aside. 2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Add the whole sage leaves. Increase the heat to moderately high and fry... - 42.5974

GETTING READY 1. Poach the chicken breasts in the poaching liquid for 10 minutes, or cook until the pink color is gone throughout. 2. The breasts will be firm when pressed with the back of a fork. 3. Let cool to room temperature in the liquid. MAKING 4. Cut... - 47.4407

GETTING READY 1) Slice the petits pains in half, lengthwise, and scoop out most of the dough, set aside. 2) In a stockpot, prepare court bouillon by mixing the first 6 ingredients. 3) Allow to cook for 20 minutes. 4) Place the lobster and simmer 15 minutes... - 46.1941

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine broth, vinegar, wine, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and 1 cup water. 2. Break off artichoke leaves down to fleshy bottoms (save leaves to cook for other uses, if desired). With a vegetable peeler or knife, trim fibers from... - 40.0298

To make the salmon: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil the salmon, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Don't be tempted to cook the fish longer. The fish will "carry over," or continue to cook. (It... - 41.397

MAKING 1. Use a blender or food processor with whipping blade attached in a medium size jar. 2. Combine carrot juice with other ingredients, in the jar. Close the lid. 3. Pulse until ingredients are well blended. FINALIZING 4. Pour the liquid in a hand or... - 39.5621

GETTING READY 1. Season the plank 2. Preheat the plank to 350 MAKING 3. In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, and mustard 4. Place the salmon fillets into the oval of the preheated plank 5. Brush with the prepared vinaigrette 6. Season with salt and... - 40.9042