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Sonhos–Portuguese for “dreams”–is an apt name for Portugal’s dreamy doughnuts that are as easy to make as they are to eat.

Similar to gnocchi but ethereally airy, these gnudi are like little savory clouds of ricotta loveliness.

Not the classic. Even better. What it lacks in tradition it more than makes up for with sass and class.

Essentially fancy-sounding blobs of pastry with grated cheese, these chichi French lovelies impress everyone yet barely take any effort.

A French approach to rib eye infused with butter and Cognac that’s embellished with a quick pan sauce that’s both classic and classy. Voila.

Dinner dilemma? Enter this delicate baked fish with crisp seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese with a white wine pan sauce that’s proven to be surprisingly popular with kids and adults alike.

If you’ve been limiting your endive game to crudité platters and cute appetizers, prepare to be astonished.

Far Breton is a custardy cake similar to a clafouti gilded with rum-soaked prunes and a specialty of Brittany, France. And you know any dessert lovely enough for the French is gonna be something really quite special.

Greens, vinaigrette, walnuts and the namesake aged cheese are all you need for a fresh, simple, sophisticated salad.