Citrus-berry terrine – perfect for the height of summer!

An unusual stew that works in both hot and cold weather.

This twist on a caprese salad combines mozzarella with tomatoes and strawberries for a refreshing summer meal.

Roasted rhubarb – a simple, elegant dessert for the long hot days of summer!

A delightfully refreshing vegetable soup for the warm weather.

A classic French quiche from Dorie Greenspan’s Around my French Table.

An easy and elegant snack to accompany your apéritif: mustard bâtons.

Eclairs filled with luscious vanilla pastry cream and coated with rich chocolate ganache. Easier than you would think!

This Dorie Greenspan take on broccoli will make even the most die-hard broccoli haters swoon!

Scallops with caramel-orange sauce: easy enough to make on a weeknight, elegant enough to serve to guests.

This savory cheese and chive bread is studded with cubes of home cured Canadian bacon. So easy, so pretty.

A delicate pastry crust, luscious almond cream and bursts of blueberry goodness – adapted from a Dorie Greenspan recipe.

Spiced Squash, Fennel and Pear Soup from Around My French Table

Celery Celery Soup with Apple Croutons from Dorie Greenspan’s book “Around my French Table”

Marie-Helene’s apple cake: Our Thanksgiving meal with Dorie Greenspan & Chez Pim as part of the Dinner @ 8 challenge.