ffwd – lentil, lemon and tuna salad

I have to say that, thanks to Dorie, I'm now just a little addicted to French lentils. I feel quite virtuous, because they are so good for you too - a "super food" even. So while this is the first time I've made this exact recipe, it's not actually the very first attempt at something … Continue reading ffwd – lentil, lemon and tuna salad

ffwd – lyonnaise garlic herb cheese

The stars aligned for me with this recipe. I was able to find something close to the fromage blanc called for in the recipe. I didn't relish the idea of taking the time to drain ricotta. But there's a fantastic market near my work, called Asiana Market. It's an interesting mix of Asian (from Japanese … Continue reading ffwd – lyonnaise garlic herb cheese

ffwd – double chocolate nutella tart

Really, I shouldn't do two things, well, maybe three. I shouldn't wait until the last minute to start a recipe. I shouldn't try to do too many things at once. And I really should make sure I read the recipe... but I guess I knew that already. I started a series of pottery throwing classes … Continue reading ffwd – double chocolate nutella tart

ffwd – provencal olive fougasse

This bread was surprisingly wonderful. I approached it with a little skepticism (for no good reason) and was a bit non-commital as I put the dough together. But when the first batch came out of the oven the next morning (to take it to work), it smelled heavenly! Then when we tore some off... wow! … Continue reading ffwd – provencal olive fougasse

ffwd – almond flounder meuniere

I live in the desert southwest. There are many people who ask themselves when thinking about buying or ordering fish - am I on the coast? or near a large body of water? Alas, not the case here. Though there are wonderful trout to be had up north if you're a good fisherman, and delightful … Continue reading ffwd – almond flounder meuniere