Dorie's Virtual Surprise Birthday Party!

As Dorie is currently still on tour with her new book, several of us decided to be stealthy and put together a super secret project for today, October 24^th, which just so happens to be Dorie’s birthday! We wanted to throw a little surprise birthday party for her while she is out on the road by putting together a party menu from each section of ‘Around My French Table’.  We hope you like what we’ve come up with and that it encourages you to pick up a copy of the book.

We would all just like to wish Dorie a very, very happy birthday and all our best wishes! I know we all appreciate the work, time, care, thought and heart that she puts in to her work. Thank you Dorie!

Nibbles and hors d’oeuvres

Hummus and Cheez-it-ish Crackers, made by Katrina at Baking and Boys

Saint-Germaine-de-Pres Onion Biscuits, made by Jaime at Good Eats 'n Sweet Treats

Savory Cheese and Chive Bread, made by Lynne at Honey Muffin

Tzatziki, made by Jules at Someone's in the Kitchen

Soups

Corn Soup, made by Holly at PheMOMenon

Spiced Squash, Fennel & Pear Soup, made by Steph at A Whisk and A Spoon

Salads, Starters and Small Plates

Tomato-Cheese Tartlets, made by Jessica at My Baking Heart

Spinach and Bacon Quiche, made by Di at Di's Kitchen Notebook

Fresh Tuna, Mozzarella and Basil Pizza, made by Leslie at Lethally Delicious

Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Flan, made by Jessica at Cookbook Habit

Chicken and Duck

Duck Breasts with Fresh Figs, made by Nancy at The Dogs Eat the Crumbs

Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux, made by Susan at Doughmesstic

Curried Chicken, Peppers & Peas en Papillote, made by Marthe at Culinary Delights (not pictured)

Beef,Veal, Pork and Lamb

Bistrot Paul Bert Pepper Steak with Bacon, Mushrooms and Frites, made by Holly at PheMOMenon

Fresh Orange Pork Tenderloin, made by Holly at PheMOMenon

Fish and Shellfish

Mussels and Chorizo with Pasta, made by Spike at Spike Bakes

Almond Flounder Meuniere, made by Monica at SweetBites

Vegetables and Grains

Garlicky Crumb-Coated Broccoli, made by Mary at Popsicles and Sandy Feet

Brown-Sugar Squash and Brussels Sprouts, made by Katya at Second Dinner

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good, made by Natalia at gatti fili e farina

Desserts

Marie-Helene's Apple Cake, made by Amy at AmyRuth Bakes

Beurre Noisette Visitandine with Nutella and Toasted Hazelnuts, made by Holly at PheMOMenon

Crepes with Strawberries, Bananas and Nutella, made by Linda at A Tender Crumb

Paris-Brest, made by Cristine at Cooking with Cristine

Quatre-Quarts, made by Laurie at Slush

For more from Around My French Table, check out the French Fridays with Dorie site.

For reviews of Baking From My Home To Yours, visit the Tuesdays with Dorie site.

Special thanks to everyone who participated in making this party happen, 

and especially to Laurie for helping put it all together!

ALL RECIPES FOR THIS ROUNDUP CAN BE FOUND IN

AROUND MY FRENCH TABLE, by Dorie Greenspan