Not the tortillas found in Mexican restaurants, but rather a densely layered potato and egg omelet.

One, however, was a layered potato and leek pie accompanying the roast duck; the potato slices were charcoal gray, under-cooked and deserved rejection.

Go for the real deal with a dish of tajeddha (layered potatoes, rice and mussels) or ciceri e tria (crisply fried pasta with chickpeas).

The wonderfully seasoned Gratin Dauphinois is a sliced, layered potato with cheese and crème fraîche.

A witty rendition of "lasagna" skipped the pasta and instead layered potato and wild mushrooms.

Faux filet marchand de vin et gratin dauphinois - fine-quality sirloin redolent of shallots and red wine - was served with a generous portion of sliced and layered potatoes.

Pommes Anna or Anna potatoes, is a classic French dish of sliced, layered potatoes cooked in a very large amount of melted butter.

Winning friends were a caramelized shell steak in Mr. Toscano's homemade steak sauce with a spunky mango relish on top, mustard-crusted salmon over couscous and a Napoleon of duck breast presented with layered mashed potatoes and chips and an unusual honey-citrus-melon coulis.

One evening it was also offered as an entree: two cakes, haricots verts and a wedge of layered potatoes.

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine milk and cream and bring to a boil; pour over the layered potatoes.