Having an end-of-summer party? For a simple and rich dessert, make a recipe of blueberry quatre quarts cake, a Canadian-inspired version of a French pound cake. The cake alone is absolutely scrumptious and perfect for a special occasion. If you want to give an elegant presentation, toast a few slices of cake on a griddle or panini press and serve them with a bit of Cointreau crème Anglaise or vanilla Chantilly cream and scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Bon appetit!

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Poulet à la crème, or chicken in cream, is a versatile meal in France. There are countless variations of the dish, and this one is among the simplest. Made famous in the Bresse region, this recipe is an easy preparation of chicken browned in butter and then braised in a thyme-infused wine and cream reduction. The lily is gilded by serving the chicken with caramelized mushrooms, onions, and shallots. The result is delicious and even beginning cooks can make it to perfection. Bon appetit!