My Lesson in Mise en Place Corn Bread Muffins Mise en Place A lovely French phrase. Translated I believe it means all things in place. In English it means gather all your ingredients so you have what you need so you don’t leave something out, or you don’t make a mess … [Read more...] about Corn Bread Muffins
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Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
Don’t let my mediocre awful photo deter you from making these braised pears. I fear you will flee from the site and never return, but really this is delicious. Who would not like caramel and fruit? It is easy, with few ingredients, and you could make them early or have them … [Read more...] about Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
Pluot and Pound Cake
When it to too hot to make anything, go to the freezer and pull out that cake. You know the one I told you about, Lemon Yogurt Cake. Pluots are in season; slice up a few. They are so pretty with there pink flesh. Whip some cream with a little powdered sugar and some vanilla. … [Read more...] about Pluot and Pound Cake
Four Minute Brownie Pie
I got this recipe from Nancy, at a communal table. I have used several of her recipes. I have incorporated many of her recipes into my repertoire. I have used her flatbread weekly. In fact I make up a batch, separate them with wax paper, and tuck them in my freezer. … [Read more...] about Four Minute Brownie Pie
Zucchini & Ricotta Crostata
You say potato, I say patahto – you say….., well you know how it goes. So when it comes to the French gallete or the Italian crostata the only thing you need to remember is, this is really yummy. … [Read more...] about Zucchini & Ricotta Crostata
Chicken with Grape Seed Oil
Roast Chicken and My New BFF – Grape Seed Oil Ok, I almost did not blog about this, because I was so anxious to dig into the food. Then on a last minute decision, I pulled out my camera and clicked off a few shots. This is not a photo of the most browned chicken breast … [Read more...] about Chicken with Grape Seed Oil
French Grandma Baking
French Grandma Baking ~ Also known as cuisine grand-mère or grandma baking or cooking. Back in the pre-blogging days, or at least before I was aware of blogging, I was reading a magazine about a style of cooking called grand-mère baking or cooking. This intrigued me because my … [Read more...] about French Grandma Baking
Bowtie & Garden Vegetables
Bowtie & Garden Vegetables I am always thinking about food. I am always planning a menu. Not because I am such a good planner, but rather because I am not. I strive to be able to go to the frig or panty take out a few ingredients and just whip up something delicious. … [Read more...] about Bowtie & Garden Vegetables
Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Vinaigrette - It’s All In The Ratio I am embarrassed to say how long it took me to learn to make my own salad dressing. I asked my mom how to make it. I asked my mother-in-law how to make it. I asked my good friend how to make it, and my sister. They all said just pour it … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Avocado Salad
