Without a doubt French patisserie fruit tart has to be among my most favorite desserts. For starters, this dessert is topped with copious amounts of fruit which makes me feel I am being healthy, probably as long as I ignore the cream filling. French patisserie fruit tart is an impressive dessert which is really not too…
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Potato, Bacon, Gruyere Tart
So, are you ready for a totally comforting and scrumptious dinner recipe? Potato, bacon, Gruyere tart, similar to a quiche minus the all the eggs. Savory tarts are so versatile because you can go as far as your imagination will take you. Mine brought me here, to a potato, bacon, Gruyere tart that is the perfect meal…
French Oven Baked Beef Stew
Ah, this is the time of year where comfort food is king! Cold nights, beckon for foods that are rich in taste, and stick to your cold bones. Enter French oven baked beef stew; a satisfying dish from the Lorraine region of France. The proper name is Baeckeoffe, which loosely translates into oven baked. Today I…
Creamy Walnut Tartlets
Here I am with another recipe for personal food, my FAVE! Creamy walnut tartlets are sweet, crunchy, creamy. They are perfection in a nutshell, excuse the pun! These beauties are a take on a recipe I found in a French cookbook that belonged to my late father. This past summer when I went home for…
Pork Chops in Morel Mushroom Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SmithfieldCares #CollectiveBias A simple dish of Smithfield All Natural Boneless Pork Chops in morel mushroom sauce can be prepared in about 30 minutes. If you have never had morel mushrooms, your’re in for a treat. Yes, they are expensive, but…
Wild Mushroom, Gruyere, Mini Quiches
Click to PIN this recipe for later! There’s fungus among us! Wild fungus to be precise. Wild mushroom, Gruyere, mini quiches is another one of those personal food items that I love. I love mushrooms in any shape way or form. When I was in college, a Swiss friend introduced me to porcini mushrooms. She made me…
Herbes de Provence
Thyme, oregano, lavender, tarragon, and parsley; these are the some of the lovely flavors in herbes de provence. Lavender? Not as crazy as it sounds! Actually the lavender helps to add a touch of interest to this flavorful herbal blend. French cuisine is built on the use of herbs, not spices; there is a reason…
Herbed Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb
I’m dreaming of juicy leg of lamb, which brings me to this post. Sometimes the best gifts are the simple ones. No bells and whistles, glossy pages, or shiny anything. There is definitely beauty in simplicity. No, I didn’t get a leg of lamb for Christmas. I am talking about a cookbook I received last…
13 Desserts: A French Christmas Tradition
The 13 Desserts is a French Christmas tradition that incorporates a variety of sweets, nuts and other tasty items. Last year I posted my recipe for Buche Noel (Christmas Log), a typical French dessert served all through the Christmas season in France. Following that thread, I am posting not really a recipe, but a tradition…
Sweet Olive Oil Bread
Sweet olive oil bread (pompe a l’huile) is one of the traditional breads served at Christmastime in France. It is especially popular in the south of France. It’s a cross between a focaccia and brioche, that’s the best way to describe it. Sweet olive oil bread can be shaped in the round or oval. Another version…
French Onion Soup and Its History
French onion soup is a simple, rustic and delicious dish. It’s one of my favorite food items. Although it takes a bit of time to make, it is so worth it. I’ve often pleaded with my French friend to give me his recipe, but he is not budging. You see, he is a French chef…
How to Make Goat Cheese Recipe – Chèvre
Click to PIN this recipe for later!Goat Cheese or chevre, no matter what you call it; is go-o-o-o-o-o-d! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. It’s unbelievably easy to make, not to mention inexpensive compared to the cost of a store-bought portion. Seriously, it’s about half the cost. By the way, you don’t need a goat, or even…
Tarte Normande
Normandy is a beautiful region of Northwestern France in close proximity to the English Channel. Its temperate climate make it an ideal location for growing apples. My friend Helene introduced me to the Tarte Normande, a delicious apple dessert baked in a custard, that is extremely simple to make. She took it to a gathering…
Salmon Quiche
Quiche! So many possibilities, so little time. Today’s post: Salmon quiche! The French are famous for their fabulous quiche. What could be easier than throwing together a handful of fresh yummy ingredients, covering them in an egg custard and baking everything to golden perfection? Nothing, I think. Although quiche is considered French, its origins are…
Buche Noel
Buche Noel is the typical French dessert that graces the windows of pastry shops and tables of homes throughout France during the month of December. The literal translation is Christmas log. I recently had the pleasure of receiving detailed instructions on making the Buche Noel from a French native. She gave me some great assembly…
