ffwd – saint-germain-des-pres onion biscuits

I've been planning to make some biscuits. I like them, as I like all things Southern (American). Though I'll admit that, like some good friends in Georgia, I've even resorted to the ones found in the freezer case from time-to-time (yes, they are legit good!). But, I think there is nothing like something homemade to … Continue reading ffwd – saint-germain-des-pres onion biscuits

ffwd – roasted salmon and lentils

This recipe delivered on its promise. Delicious and easy. I've not cooked with lentils much. I'm not really a huge fan of the texture, but I was looking forward to trying the French du Puy lentils. They were a bit difficult to find, and a bit of a surprise because they're described as green. Well, … Continue reading ffwd – roasted salmon and lentils

ffwd – cheese-topped onion soup

If I've ever made French Onion Soup, it's been a zillion years ago, so I was looking forward to this recipe. Of course, I fell behind on this - it was a busy week. But, I was able to finally get to this. This is an easy recipe, just one that takes time. For me, … Continue reading ffwd – cheese-topped onion soup

TWD – Chocolate Truffle Tartlets

I've been making a bittersweet chocolate tart for years - my go-to extreme chocolate dessert. Never fails, deceptively simple, and always a hit. Very similar, it has a chocolate cookie crust, and a bitterswet truffle filling. Finished off with a decorative sprinkle of cocoa. This recipe is a bit different - and more complicated. Similar … Continue reading TWD – Chocolate Truffle Tartlets

ffwd – mussels and chorizo (with or) without pasta

Mussels are one of the foods I really love. But here in the desert southwest of the US, not always the easiest to find. I'm more likely to pick them up as a treat when they are available, than to seek them out. Good thing, it took me my 4th (and 2nd extremely fancy) grocery … Continue reading ffwd – mussels and chorizo (with or) without pasta

ffwd – nutella tartine

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that for this week, there will be a lot of substitutions - namely... home made white bread for the brioche suggested in the recipe. Just sayin'. Of course, that's what I did. The Tuesdays with Dorie/Baking with Julia group has just started, so like many … Continue reading ffwd – nutella tartine

TWD – White Loaves

This is the first recipe for Tuesdays with Dorie from Baking with Julia, by Dorie Greenspan. The newly inspired group of bakers from the original Tuesdays with Dorie group are likely joined by a number of us cooking along with Dorie in the group French Fridays with Dorie. It should be an exciting adventure. I've had … Continue reading TWD – White Loaves

ffwd – apple gorgonzola quiche

Sometimes its a good thing when I make a recipe, then wait to blog about the results. This is one of those times. I was looking forward to making this quiche, since I really like quiche, love Dorie's tart dough recipe, and thought the combination sounded great. I did substitute some Maytag Blue cheese for … Continue reading ffwd – apple gorgonzola quiche

ffwd – broth-braised potatoes

This is a great little recipe for potatoes, particularly when you a) want something tasty, but quick and not involved or b) something that has a lot of flavor without all of the cream and butter of, say, Dorie's potato gratin (or maybe all of the above). IS it a bit more complicated than some … Continue reading ffwd – broth-braised potatoes

ffwd – quatre quarts

A couple of days ago, NPR radio interviewed Dorie Greenspan about Tuesdays with Dorie, and the wonderful online communities that have begun - starting with the idea of people around the world cooking through a book and sharing their stories. Certainly, we have that too with French Fridays with Dorie. In the article I read, Dorie shared … Continue reading ffwd – quatre quarts