ffwd – coupetade (french toast pudding)

I've looked at this recipe several times in the past and always thought "really? you make French toast and then make that into bread pudding?". I happen to love French toast (and have been making Smitten Kitchen's Cinnamon Toast French Toast lately). I also really like bread pudding and often make Paul Prudhomme's version out of … Continue reading ffwd – coupetade (french toast pudding)

ffwd – long and slow apples

I kind of felt like Julie (of Julie and Julia fame) yesterday. I was home sick (legitimately!), but then realized that I had a recipe to make! I put off doing anything until the official end of the day, but still felt like maybe I shouldn't be making any recipes to blog about (forget the … Continue reading ffwd – long and slow apples

ffwd – top-secret chocolate mousse

I've been waiting to make this recipe since getting the book Around My French Table. I've even been a bit surprised that we haven't tackled it before. But it was a good choice for a busy week, particularly when I was going to have people over for dinner. I have to say, this wasn't my … Continue reading ffwd – top-secret chocolate mousse

Thanksgiving 2012

Each year I come up with a menu for Thanksgiving, and include a lot of the recipes, so that we can share, anticipate and get excited about our upcoming holiday together. (there are 2 files of recipes linked). And it's a way to share with our people who can't make it to be with us. This year, … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2012

ffwd – spice-poached apples or pears

I decided to make this with both pears and apples, since I didn't really know which kind of fruit I'd prefer. This is another easy recipe, with a flavorful simple syrup used for poaching the fruit (similar to the peach melba of a few weeks ago), this time sweetened largely with honey. Here, the syrup … Continue reading ffwd – spice-poached apples or pears

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

I had seen a KAF blog post about these cupcakes, and decided that they were a perfect idea for an upcoming birthday party. After all, for this crew, lemon meringue pie was a favorite flavor, but somehow, didn't seem exactly right for the event. Essentially, they are white cupcakes, filled with lemon curd and topped … Continue reading Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

ffwd – peach melba

I've made plenty of peach melba-ish recipes - a lovely combination of peaches and raspberries. But I've never actually made the real thing. So I was looking forward to this recipe, even though I've been trying to hold off on decadent desserts. At least this is fruit! Right?? This is essentially peaches poached in a lovely … Continue reading ffwd – peach melba

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 – 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

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