Budget Cafe Recipes

This quiche Lorraine recipe yields a rich egg pie and hails from the mountainous region of Lorraine in northern France. Sufficient for a filling meal in itself, quiche Lorraine has been adapted over the years from a humble custard and bacon pie to the substantial cheese, bacon, and egg creation that it is known for today.

This spinach and bacon tart recipe makes an effortless and elegant presentation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and everything in between. Fresh spinach, crumbled bacon, and three varieties of cheese make this quiche pleasing to all palates.

Gratineed onion soup is an ultimate comfort food. Butter-soft, caramelized onions are cooked down into a rich, seasoned beef stock. Top it off with fresh garlic croutons and melted, bubbly Gruyere cheese and you have a rich soup, indeed. Add a small salad and a glass of wine to make it a meal.

This farmhouse soup recipe is unadorned, healthful, and its name conjures up visions of cozy nights spent next to the kitchen hearth. Indeed, this savory creation takes no more than a few moments to put together, yet the aroma as it simmers and the complex flavors of the vegetables, smoky salted bacon, and herbs are nearly irresistible. It tastes wonderful with an extra dash of coarsely ground black pepper at serving time.

This lemon parsley risoni salad recipe, made with lemon mustard vinaigrette and parsley is a fresh-tasting salad that can be made into a main course with the addition of tuna. If you cannot find risoni, a small rice-shaped pasta, or orzo, substitute any small soup pasta for great results.

This potato and pasta salad recipe is an easy, throw-together side dish or light meal that's refreshing and healthy. Casually known as potato macaroni salad, or potato mac, this simple dish can be customized with a generous dollop of creme fraiche and a handful of your favorite herbs.

Combine two favorite cold-weather flavors! This maple pumpkin pie is a traditional Canadian dessert recipe. Use a store-bought pie shell or make pate sucree in your own kitchen. This easy dessert is so fantastic; there won't be any leftovers

This deliciously spiced apple tartlet recipe is a quick and easy treat to make when you're in a rush. They taste best when eaten within a few hours of being made. For the coziest indulgence, take a warm-from-the-oven apple tartlet, dust it with a bit of powdered sugar, and serve it with a petite scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Steamed milk and hot coffee blend to make the perfect mellow beverage, a cafe au lait. Serve the comforting drink at a traditional French breakfast or as an after brunch coffee with a single square of dark chocolate.