Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

My Goat Cheese Flan with dried fruits and almonds is easily delicious fit for a company dinner or at a cocktail party. I also like to change the topping for a different flavor. In this rendition I used dried fruits and slivered almonds. When fresh figs are in season I love to top with sliced fresh figs tossed in olive oil. You can make the topping custom to your liking. Goat Cheese Flan with Dried Fruits and Almonds 4 shallots, peeled and minced 4 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 6 ounce goat cheese 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese Topping  1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 cup dried fruits, I used apricots, dates, and cranberries 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil sprinkle of salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a casserole dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butt...

This salad is not only so beautiful but just as delicious to eat! Make this for your family or company,  an easy addition to any meal. I like the light vinaigrette that I make with this salad which is as a fresh as this crisp salad. Serve this salad as a beautiful centerpiece for a buffet or as a light meal with fresh bread and a French Rose. Enjoy! Nicoise-style Salad with Warm Goat Cheese 6 multi-colored fingerling potatoes 2 Tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 pound haricots verts (French green beans) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 head Belgian endive, separated into leaves 1 head radicchio, thinly sliced 2 English cucumbers, diagonally sliced (about 4 oz.) 2 hard-boiled eggs, q...