I promised you crêpes and here they are. If you want an all-purpose meal, breakfast, snack, brunch, dinner, make crêpes. I wanted something that felt like holiday, something special and festive yet easy. I decided on Crêpes With Crème Fraîche because to me they are good for … [Read more...] about Crêpes With Crème Fraîche
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Crème Fraîche
You need to learn to make crème fraîche - [krem fresh, kreem; French krem fresh]. I am so glad I did. My only regret is I did not do it sooner. If you cook you need it. It will enrich your food. It is a close cousin to sour cream, think of it as the luscious French cousin. … [Read more...] about Crème Fraîche
Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding
Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding - Which is it? When I first moved to California I took a lot of flack for the way I spoke. There was much discussion about names and terminology, the difference between an actuary or a CPA, an attorney or a lawyer, a CV or résumé. When an … [Read more...] about Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding
Braised Vinegar Chicken
Want something yummy? Want something easy? Want something economical? This Braised Vinegar Chicken is so good. I think this tastes like something you could order in a nice restaurant. … [Read more...] about Braised Vinegar Chicken
Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
I hate licorice. I used to throw the black jellybeans in the trash if I ended up with one. I found them that offensive. Raw fennel has a licorice taste. I find that weird because while I hate licorice I love fennel. … [Read more...] about Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
Mini Blueberry Tarts
I have been trying to cook and bake seasonally, but I am kind of on overload with apple and pumpkin, and Thanksgiving is still weeks away, so I thought I would try a little something different. … [Read more...] about Mini Blueberry Tarts
Stuffed Delicata Squash
Aren’t these pretty? I am always looking for something a little different. I don’t mean something kooky, wacky different like on those crazy cooking shows that issue challenges like a basket of fruitloops and turnips, but something I have not had before, or something new to … [Read more...] about Stuffed Delicata Squash
Cod and Shrimp Stoup
I was playing that old game I play in my head called PPP. It stands for pick and put or purge when I ran across an old Rachel Ray magazine. When you are playing this game you are not supposed to stop, or read or get distracted. … [Read more...] about Cod and Shrimp Stoup
Apple Cream Tart
I have been waiting for apple season to make this new to me Apple Cream Tart by Laura Calder. I don’t know if you are aware of her, but she is the French equivalent of the Barefoot Contessa. … [Read more...] about Apple Cream Tart
