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

ffwd – m. jacques’ armagnac chicken

This week's recipe was incredibly easy, but also incredibly good. The simplest of ingredients - things that you'd likely have on hand - a chicken (!), carrots, onions, potatoes, some herbs (I only had rosemary fresh) and the secret ingredient... armagnac. Armagnac is a spirit very similar to cognac, brandy or calvados - each have … Continue reading ffwd – m. jacques’ armagnac chicken

ffwd – bubble-top brioches

I should probably start with - the consensus about the brioche is that it was dee-lish-us! Everyone liked the buttery flavor, and could tell that there was a lot more going on with this - I got a lot of "why is this so...mmmm?" To be sure, the rolls look beautiful. But they certainly are … Continue reading ffwd – bubble-top brioches

ffwd – creme brulee

This is me - playing catch-up. Unfortunately, I had to debate about whether or not to bother. But in all fairness, if I'm going to participate in French Fridays with Dorie, shouldn't I post the not-so-great as well as the wonderful?? This should have been a pretty easy task. I've made creme brulee before with … Continue reading ffwd – creme brulee

ffwd – potato chip tortilla

This is the second time I've made this dish. This time (what's new?), I ran out of time - made it first thing in the morning before a day of baking Christmas cookies with my niece. So, not able to enjoy with the glass of wine that makes this a lot more fun! Today I used … Continue reading ffwd – potato chip tortilla

ffwd – twenty-minute honey-glazed duck breasts

This was one of those "I want to A) live in France and/or B) live where duck breasts are both easier to find and less expensive" challenges. I'm sure that for those who live in the northern tier of North America (and other parts of the world!), this is a bit more reasonable for a … Continue reading ffwd – twenty-minute honey-glazed duck breasts

ffwd – pumpkin stuffed with everything good

I know that I was fascinated with this recipe from the time that I first opened Dorie Greenspan's cookbook around my french table. It's also one of those things that ultimately begs the question "which is more important - flavor or appearance?" Or if I were Frank Lloyd Wright - does form follow function? I almost never (!) do … Continue reading ffwd – pumpkin stuffed with everything good

beatrix’s red kuri soup (an around my french table recipe)

Red kuri soup. Red curry soup?... actually, both sound delicious. I love, love squash soups. I have a couple that I often make during the fall and holidays, so I was excited to see one in Dorie Greenspan's cookbook around my french table. But when I read the recipe, I was a bit disconcerted - … Continue reading beatrix’s red kuri soup (an around my french table recipe)