5 french bistro style Recipes

olive oil, sliced red onion (about 1/2 cup), sliced shallot (about 1/2 cup), boxed onion or french onion soup, chopped fresh thyme leaves, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, baguette, toasted, grated gruyere cheese

unsalted butter, vegetable oil, onions, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 7 cups), garlic cloves, minced, all-purpose flour, beef broth, dry white wine, water, salt, dried thyme, ground nutmeg, fresh ground pepper, french bread, toasted, grated gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese

waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (such as desiree, golden wonder, maris piper, idaho or king edward), gruyere cheese, grated, double cream, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, fresh thyme, butter, cheese, for topping (optional)

cream cheese, softened, sugar, marsala wine, heavy cream, vanilla extract, strong brewed coffee, brandy, coffee liqueur, french-style ladyfinger cookies, semisweet chocolate