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 – Food Revolution Day

Today is Food Revolution Day, and our French Fridays with Dorie crew is participating by blogging about a recipe from Around My French Table. The idea behind the Day is that we need to get back to making healthy food at home. So many people who are busy working, with family and other activities struggle … Continue reading ffwd – Food Revolution Day

ffwd – creamy mushrooms and eggs

Unfortunately, life has gotten in the way over the past few months. I was remodeling the exterior of my house, and then it was the holidays. Then my Dad's health went downhill and we lost him in March. Of course (at least for me) with Easter comes hope and renewal. One of the big things … Continue reading ffwd – creamy mushrooms and eggs

ffwd – fresh orange pork tenderloin

We've been on a bit of a roll lately with our FFWD choices. This is one of those recipes that kind of sounds good in theory. Think I actually made this before. But I couldn't remember. That should have told me something. But I've been behind on this project, always seemingly playing catch-up, so despite … Continue reading ffwd – fresh orange pork tenderloin

ffwd – chicken, apples, and cream a la normande

This week's recipe is a classic French one. I know that Julia Child has many recipes for chicken with cream. But this one has ingredients that I really love, apples, mushrooms, Calvados! I've never made it before; either Dorie's recipe, or Julia's; mainly because it's probably not that good for me (though worse than other … Continue reading ffwd – chicken, apples, and cream a la normande

ffwd – beef cheek daube

Here's what I liked about this week's pick: I have never had beef cheeks I had to look up what beef cheeks even look like so that I could find them (though had to ask despite being about 1' away from the packages - not impressive) Finding them at my favorite local Hispanic supermarket - … Continue reading ffwd – beef cheek daube

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 – mushroom and shallot quiche

This week's recipe uses one of my favorite vegetables - mushrooms! And I love quiche, so I've been waiting to make this recipe. I had a whole bunch of crimini mushrooms on hand, so it worked out perfectly (well, almost). I also remembered to pick up a nice bunch of thyme from the house up … Continue reading ffwd – mushroom and shallot quiche

ffwd – chicken tagine with sweet potatoes and prunes

This week's recipe is an interesting one - something I've never made before. It includes many flavors I really like though in a bit of a different combination. I decided to make a half-recipe because I wasn't really intending on sharing - busy week ahead. I actually made this on Sunday (so, yes, I'm late … Continue reading ffwd – chicken tagine with sweet potatoes and prunes

ffwd – chicken basquaise

This chicken basquaise is really a piperade to which chicken is added. When I did a little added research, I found that this recipe is really quite traditional. "A basquaise is a type of dish prepared in the style of Basque cuisine that often includes tomatoes and sweet or hot red peppers." "Piperade (Gascon) or Piperrada (Basque), from piper (pepper in Gascon and Basque) is a typical Basque dish prepared with onion, green … Continue reading ffwd – chicken basquaise