CWF-Chocolate TiramisuI can't believe it's already time for another outing with Francois! Sandy of Seattle Pastry Girl chose this month's adventure. Great choice, Sandy! We loved this! Not so pretty but oh so delicious! Sometimes Francois' recipes[...] |
French Fridays-Bristrot Paul Bert Pepper SteakThis week there were 2 fabulous chefs in my kitchen. It was the perfect storm. Last week's Celebrity Apprentice featured Omaha Steaks and had Star Jones extolling the virtues of a petit filet in her preparation of a "healthy"[...] |
French Fridays-Vanilla EclairsOr, in this case, Vanilla Eclairs with Thick Ganache. This recipe was actually fun to make. It is 3 recipes in one but each recipe can be made independent of the others. This suits my schedule very nicely. I can[...] |
French Fridays-Garlicky Crumb-Coated BroccoliI'm late to the party again. I made this a week ago and it was a hit. I used flowerettes instead of whole stalks. We don't eat the stalks so this gave us more edible broccoli. I added about 2 extra tablespoons of bread crumbs to[...] |
Ketch-upIt's April what? 12th? whoa! How'd we get here? The last thing I remember is trying to please, for the love of god, just get through January! March was a tough month for me. I was really not feeling the "watching[...] |
French Fridays-Quinoa, Fruit and Nut SaladIf it's Friday, I must be French! Or at least be wearing pearls! Or be cooking along with the French Fridays with Dorie group, attempting to create a delicious dish from Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table. If you haven't tried[...] |
(CWF)-Charlie's Pudding CakeIt's time for another installment of my kitchen adventures with Francois Payard. Baking along with the Chocolate with Francois group has become something I look forward to. It's sometimes challenging and always fun. I learn new[...] |
French Fridays-Scallops with Caramel-Orange SauceI am not acquainted with scallops. I have never prepared them and may have only eaten than as part of a sauce poured over something else. If then. So I had no reference point for this recipe (other than the sauce sounded[...] |
French Fridays-Salted Butter BreakupsSo it's not Friday yet but since I didn't get this up last week here she blows. I was eager to make and try these. The recipe reminded me of shortbread. mmm...shortbread! I also had some ideas of ways I wanted to serve it. [...] |
French Fridays-Beggar's LinguineAnother French Friday has rolled around! I love Fridays! I get to wear pearls and pretend I'm sophisticated and French. oui. and zat I am ze Michelin-starred chef of ze Chez Diva zomstimez creating a pate sable crusted creation for[...] |