ffwd – corn pancakes

Nope. At least not following the recipe. Not for me. Maybe it's because I'm looking forward to the first fresh-picked corn from our local farm in Camp Verde this weekend. Or maybe because I've been spoiled by the really great quality frozen corn... but my rendering of this recipe just didn't cut it. Maybe later … Continue reading ffwd – corn pancakes

ffwd – david’s seaweed sables

This was an interesting idea. I have been intrigued by Dorie's cocktail cookies, so this was something I was looking forward to. Of course, I had my doubts about the seaweed, but between Dorie and David, how could I go wrong?? I had just made David Lebovitz's amazing vanilla ice cream last weekend, so I was … Continue reading ffwd – david’s seaweed sables

ffwd – lime and honey beet salad

This is a nice salad. I suspect there will be some weighing in on this as a "recipe". I happen to like beets a lot, and have made this in the past. It's the kind of thing that is a nice side to go with other things, or, to be honest, really good with the … Continue reading ffwd – lime and honey beet salad

Wood-Fired Pizza (throwdown)

Last weekend I got the chance to visit my brother and his family. He's just starting his new business, making wood-fired pizza for different events (concerts, fairs, parties...). This has been in the works for some time, but apparently it takes a bit to get a pizza oven custom-made, etc. Of course all while holding … Continue reading Wood-Fired Pizza (throwdown)

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

TWD – Irish Soda Bread

This is a "traditional" Irish soda bread. Though, I'm guessing that whole wheat might be even more-so. Apparently, in Ireland their flour is a bit softer - more like our cake flour in the US. Simply 4 ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk. There's really nothing to this recipe. You just stir together the … Continue reading TWD – Irish Soda Bread