ffwd – salty-sweet potato far

I don't actually know what to say about this recipe. Pretty easy list of ingredients. This part looks pretty good. And then there's: Oh wait, where did that photo come from....? Oh yeah, that's Christmas dinner a few years ago. We're having those stuffed green chiles and cornbread dressing this Thanksgiving too. But I digress … Continue reading ffwd – salty-sweet potato far

ffwd: chestnut-pear soup

I've been looking at this recipe from the time I got this cookbook. It sounded like it would be so creamy and tasty. After all, I sometimes make a butternut squash soup with chestnuts that's divine. I've been waiting a long time to finally make this. Per usual, that also means that I never really … Continue reading ffwd: chestnut-pear soup

ffwd – compote de pommes (two ways)

I've made this recipe a number of times. It really is applesauce, and growing up in the midwest, that was certainly something I made as a kid as well. It's simple and homey - but also a great alternative in the fall & winter to my normal berries over yogurt with home made granola for breakfast. Plus … Continue reading ffwd – compote de pommes (two ways)

ffwd – hurry-up-and-wait chicken

This week's recipe is mostly a simple one - good for this time of year. And despite some of the gymnastics involved, because it's roasted at such a high temperature, the chicken cooks very quickly. This can be as simple as a chicken, salt, pepper and butter. I used a seasoning blend, but nothing fancy. … Continue reading ffwd – hurry-up-and-wait chicken

ffwd – muenster cheese souffle(s)

On my birthday a couple of weeks ago, I vowed to "turn over a new leaf". This past year, though particularly this past summer, I've let a few things slide. Some more visible than others. One of those things that have gone by the way-side has been my blog, and my connections to my ffwd … Continue reading ffwd – muenster cheese souffle(s)

ffwd – Happy Birthday Dorie! World Peace Cookies

I have been wanting to make these cookies for a very long time, but just haven't gotten there. So, for Dorie's birthday, as I thought about what recipe to make as a treat for her celebration, I thought about these cookies. Cookies, as opposed to other treats, seem to be a good fit, since Dorie bakes … Continue reading ffwd – Happy Birthday Dorie! World Peace Cookies

ffwd – back-of-the-card cheese and olive bread

This smelled heavenly when I was putting it together. I never quite got my ingredients on track per the original recipe, but it did lead me to look at more of the ideas. At it's heart, this is a quick bread with "additions" - savory ones. I managed to finally round up some comte cheese … Continue reading ffwd – back-of-the-card cheese and olive bread

ffwd – goat cheese and strawberry tartine

Now THIS is an amazing combination of four simple things! I was pretty sure that it was going to be fantastic, but then again, I've been wrong before. Not this time. A fresh baguette, soft goat cheese, flavorful strawberries and a balsamic reduction. OK, so I threw in a little fresh black pepper. This is … Continue reading ffwd – goat cheese and strawberry tartine

ffwd – anne leblanc’s pistachio avocado

Avocado, a squeeze of meyer lemon juice, pistachio oil, freshly ground pepper, Hawaiian red salt. Based on comments I've read as people have made when trying to source the pistachio oil, this may make others "fall in love", as it did Dorie Greenspan ten years ago when she first made this dish. I went with … Continue reading ffwd – anne leblanc’s pistachio avocado

ffwd – asparagus soup and corn muffins

I happen to think that asparagus is one of the best vegetables. Strangely enough, I think a lot of "a" vegetables (and fruits I suppose) are great: asparagus, artichokes, avocados... so this is a soup I was happy to try. Since I would be having this as a meal, not a starter, I thought I'd follow … Continue reading ffwd – asparagus soup and corn muffins