Author: dulceshome

BCM – butter cake and granola (bars)

I have been hopelessly behind on all of my cooking/blogging activities. But the latest previous recipes from Baking Chez Moi have looked so delicious! First, I realized a bit late, that one of the recipes for this group was Granola Bars. I've been traveling a lot, and I thought "hey, I should make those and … Continue reading BCM – butter cake and granola (bars)

ffwd – croquants

I had never heard of croquants, and not speaking French, the name of this little confection meant nothing to me. After reading the description of the cookie, the ingredients and method, I was intrigued. Yes, very. You see, croquant means crunchy in French. And the method is crazy-simple. The idea that I might be able to put together … Continue reading ffwd – croquants

CCC January – Beet and Cheddar Pizza

The Cottage Cooking Club is a group of bloggers working their way through Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's book River Cottage Veg. Each month, the tremendously talented Andrea of The Kitchen Lioness, chooses 10 recipes from the book, based on seasonal ingredients and variety of choice. The members then choose between 1 and 10 recipes to prepare and blog about. … Continue reading CCC January – Beet and Cheddar Pizza

ffwd – spice-crusted tuna and scallops

Spice crusted tuna... it sounded like a good recipe, and also a good choice for what has been a busy January. I broke my rule (since I was late making this) and read some of the others' posts and comments about the recipe. This time it was totally encouraging, since I don't make a lot … Continue reading ffwd – spice-crusted tuna and scallops

ffwd – arman’s caviar in aspic

This recipe must be one that is most-dreaded by Doristas of all of the offerings in Around My French Table. Upon reading the description, I had to go out and find examples of Arman's work, since it was supposed to be the inspiration of the dish for a dinner party. Based on Dorie's description, this should be … Continue reading ffwd – arman’s caviar in aspic

ffwd – simplest breton fish soup

The first recipe of our last year of cooking through Around My French Table (not to say the last of French Fridays with Dorie), is a simple fish soup/stew, that is both light and filling. You might ask, how does that work? But work, it does. The list of ingredients seems a bit long, but … Continue reading ffwd – simplest breton fish soup

CCC – December: Leek risotto with chestnuts

Leek risotto with chestnuts. It just sounds lovely. And, ok, like all risottos, it sounds a bit time-consuming too. My plan this month was to make a couple of much-simpler recipes, and aspire to this one. Well, my month got busy - two trips to Mexico City, another to Seattle... well, and all of those other … Continue reading CCC – December: Leek risotto with chestnuts

ffwd – 2014 Christmas Card/Recipe Exchange

Question #102: If you could indulge in only one type of cookie this holiday season, which cookie would you be eating a lot of? Thus started my participation in this year's Christmas Card exchange among the members of French Fridays with Dorie. For the past few years, those who were interested/able exchanged Christmas cards. It's … Continue reading ffwd – 2014 Christmas Card/Recipe Exchange

ffwd – lamb and dried apricot tagine

This dish is a wonderful departure from other braises that are so perfect for this time of year. Not only is it lamb vs. beef, but it includes a combination of warming spices and dried apricots for a bit of sweetness that contributes to a wonderful combination of flavors that is so satisfying. There is … Continue reading ffwd – lamb and dried apricot tagine