This is the iconic Famous-Barr French Onion Soup recipe. Enjoy!

As a general rule, start with half of the amount the recipe calls for (unless directed otherwise), and add the spice until it suits your taste. Allspice: cinnamon, dash nutmeg or dash cloves Aniseed: fennel seed or a few drops anise extract Cardamom: ginger Chili powder: dash of bottled hot pepper sauce plus a combination of oregano and cumin Cinnamon: nutmeg or allspice (use only 1/4 of the amount stated in recipe) ...

Substitute 1 cup half-and-half… 1 tablespoon melted butter plus enough whole milk to make 1 cup

Substitute 1 cup self-rising flour… 1 cup all-pupose flour 1 teaspoon baking power 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Prepare 1 pound package of regular-sized gnocchi, prepared according to package instructions. Over medium heat, in non-stick skillet, melt 1 stick (or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter. Once melted, cook for 3-4 minutes. Pour into small bowl for later. In the same skillet and on medium heat, cook (shake pan every minute or so) for 5 minutes… 1 teaspoon brown butter (from earlier) 1 medium red onion (chopped - squares approximately 1/2") Add and cook another 3-5 minutes… ...

Over high heat, sauté in olive oil 1/2 white onion (diced) Bring 2 quarts of water to boil; add… chicken carcass 2 teaspoons salt previously sautéed onion 2 bay leaves Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain broth, skim fat, remove meat, reserve 2 tablespoons of fat for sautéing vegetables for 5-8 minutes… 1/2 white onion (diced) 1 large carrot (peeled, sliced) 1 stalk celery (sliced) 1 clove garlic (smashed, minced) Add… ...

In heavy pan place 7-8 cups potatoes (peeled, cubed) and 6-8 cloves garlic (peeled). Add enough water to cover potatoes, bring to boil then cover pan and reduce head to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. In mixing bowl add… drained potatoes 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (sharp preferred) 1/4 cup Queso asadero (Mexican melting cheese) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Use potato masher or mixer to beat until desired consistency (smooth). ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk… 1 1/2 cups stock 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon lime zest 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted then cooled) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar Combine with 1 cup rice (uncooked). Add… 1 can black beans (drained) 2 roma tomatoes (chopped) 4 green onions (chopped) 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped) Place in baking dish (size of bread loaf pan), cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. ...

Combine in heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until brown. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon grease (or a strip have bacon / salt pork that has been diced) 1 large onion diced Add and cook 15 minutes over medium heat… 1.5 - 2 pounds skinless split chicken breasts (bone in). Add and cook 5 minutes more… 1 crumbled bay leaf Chop together and add to pan, cooking 5 more minutes… ...

Heat oven to 450 degrees. In aluminum foil… 2 -3 heads garlic (top chopped off) drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper to taste Wrap tightly and roast for 60-75 minutes. Cool. In blender, combine… squeeze “meat” from garlic cloves 1/4 cup rice wine -or- red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup canola, corn or grape seed oil 2 teaspoons dried organo 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar Blend until desired consistency. Will keep in fridge for two days. ...