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from Rebecca Franklin
This weekend is Valentine's Day, a perfect time to make sweets for your sweetie. Be sure to visit the French food blog for more of the latest recipes and cooking techniques. Relax, romance, and bon appetit!
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Almond Macaroons Recipe
 This almond macaroons recipe is the most basic version of the classic biscuit. Crisp on the outside, and chewy-moist on the interior, these treats need no filling to be absolutely delicious. Read more.
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Cinnamon Palmiers Recipe
 When one thinks of palmiers, the tiny scroll-like pastries, sweet, flaky cookies come to mind. These cookies are just that, with a touch of comforting, caramelized cinnamon. Read more.
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Madeleines Recipe
 Madeleines are plump, little sponge cakes traditionally flavored with vanilla. This version has a small bit of orange zest for added warmth and aroma. Pay no attention to the rumor that these little treats are too hard to make at home. The trick to getting notoriously stubborn madeleines out of the pan without cracking them is to very generously grease the pan. It's that simple! Read more.
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Breakfast in Bed Menu
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Few things are as relaxing and romantic as a lazy morning, complete with breakfast in bed, steaming coffee, and the newspaper. Most French breakfasts are light according to American standards, consisting of coffee, sometimes hot chocolate, and a roll or toast. Here, I've padded the menu a bit to create a luxurious feast of easy recipes that will start any day on a good note.
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1) Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe
Perfect for breakfast, use this to garnish crepes or waffles. Use any leftovers to accompany a baguette, assorted cheese, and a bottle of spicy-sweet sparkling dessert wine for a lovely lunch.
2) Crepes with Salted Butter Caramel Recipe
Crepes with salted butter caramel is a classic Breton dessert. Salted caramel has a tangy, rich taste that has garnered a cult following. The best thing is that it's so easy to make. Add vanilla Chantilly cream and sauteed apples to your finished crepes for a truly impressive breakfast.
3) Chocolate Chaud Recipe
In 1643, Princess Maria Theresa of Spain brought a gift of chocolate to France, a royal chocolate maker was employed, and chocolate has been a rage ever since. Can you even imagine France without chocolate now? This breakfast treat is irresistible.
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Romantic Dinner for Two
There are many occasions to celebrate with a romantic dinner for two: anniversaries, birthdays, job promotions, or just a night spent together. Here is a menu of elegant, yet surprisingly easy to make, French recipes designed for romance.
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