Soupe au Pistou
This simple soup is suprisingly delicious. Boiling vegetables together, slow and low - with only the tiniest bit of salt - yields so much flavor. Adding the pistou takes it over the top. The switch to sundried tomatoes packs an impressive, flavorful punch!
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée:
A classic recipe, easily made gluten-free. Even though it’s a classic with cheese melted on top, it tastes great with a seasoned “crouton”, without the dairy.
Frenchi-fied Sundried Tomato Pesto
Dairy-free is definitely the way to go with this pesto! So much flavor and it’s so versatile!
Smoked Salmon - Latkes Benedict
Want to make a memorable, delectable brunch with leftovers and/or a boxed mix? It’s totally gluten-free and totally doable!
SIROP AUX FRAMBOISES: RASPBERRY "SYRUP" (CORDIAL)
Looking for a fun way to put mediocre red wine to good use? Look no further!
Croque Madame
How satisfying is it to sit down to a beautiful, casual meal that is gluten free and gives an opportunity to use adorable quail eggs?
Bechamel
Bechamel is a classic French sauce that can easily be made both gluten free and dairy free, and is easily used in dishes other than just French…
Classic, collaborative and distinctly French... CREPES!
How can the combination of flour, egg and liquid be so magical? It’s a classic for a reason!
An Exciting Undertaking…
Necessity is the mother of invention as the saying goes. When we cannot travel internationally in the traditional ways, it’s up to us to make our own adventures.
Weeknight Paella
An easy, relatively quick version of paella using pantry and freezer staples, and easily adapted to use up the last bits of veggies in your vegetable drawer…
Cocktail Hour: Seattle Southside
Memories of the flavors of pear and apple orchards… it is great to find a delightful use for pear liqueur.
Salted Caramel Affogato
Wondering how to use up that last bit of no-churn, salted caramel ice cream or, otherwise, how to just take it up a notch? Look no further…
Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chillin’…
Who knew that no-churn ice cream could be so simple and pleasing. All it takes is two core ingredients and either a stand mixer, hand mixer… or for a bit more time and effort, even a whisk!
Gently Alcoholized Libations
The summer of Covid: Virtual Happy Hour libations, featuring magical flavors like maraschino and elderflower liqueurs.
Bits of Happiness: Baking Pretty Bread
A detailed how-to on how to add beautiful scoring on your sourdough, and how to make fun parchment rounds.
Pantry Cooking: Flan aux Abricots
In a time of sheltering at home and stocking up on groceries for minimal outings, experiments in pantry cooking are evolving…
Slow Food: Overnight Matcha Cheesecake
Slow and lazy comfort dessert baking… bake before bedtime, let it cool overnight in the oven; and chill the next morning…
Galettes des Rois
I began this post back in December, 2019 originally setting myself a challenge of making three different French versions of galette des rois.
We have to start somewhere.
The newly-discovered joys of baking gluten-free sourdough…