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
ffwd – pissaladiere
OK, I'll admit it. I goofed up this week. First, I thought that we were supposed to make soup. And the simplest Breton fish soup at that! Since I'd already committed to making a different Dorie soup, I thought I'd just substitute. Then I really read what I was supposed to be making - the pissaladiere! … Continue reading ffwd – pissaladiere
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)
ffwd – buckwheat blini with smoked salmon and crème fraiche
Buckwheat isn't one of those things I often have. Don't really make pancakes much. Not that I've never had it, just not that kind of on-the-hand thing. When this recipe came my thoughts were "yum, love smoked salmon, long time since I've had any caviar - and oh, I hope Whole Foods has buckwheat flour … Continue reading ffwd – buckwheat blini with smoked salmon and crème fraiche
Lo Lo’s Chicken and Waffles
You all know I love to cook, and most of the time I'd really rather stay home for a terrific meal instead of going out. But sometimes... that just doesn't make sense. For a long time, I've been wanting to make the trek to Lo Lo's Chicken and Waffles - and I got to last night. … Continue reading Lo Lo’s Chicken and Waffles
ffwd – olive-olive cornish hens
Spatchcocked Mini-Chooks. That's my new name for these little darlings. Better than poussin en crapendine. I wasn't really bonding with a name quite like that. Besides, unlike Dorie, I kind of think that the idea of spatchcocking something sounds fairly fun. Like maybe there are some shenanagins involved. And once they are in the oven, there's even … Continue reading ffwd – olive-olive cornish hens
ffwd – deconstructed blt and eggs
Who doesn't love a BLT? Particularly now, when you can still get some nice, fresh garden tomatoes (at least in the Southern part of the country). It's one of my favorite flavor combinations, so I was excited to try this recipe. A couple of years ago, I really discovered making my own salad dressing - … Continue reading ffwd – deconstructed blt and eggs
ffwd – honey-spiced madeleines
Madeleines are not something that I typically have, think about, or...? In fact, I don't remember the last time I had one before this past week. But... the pans are incredibly cute! I broke down and bought one some time back - either before or after getting Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table. So I … Continue reading ffwd – honey-spiced madeleines
ffwd – cinnamon-crunch chicken
What a week. Of course, it's no longer Friday, but still, time to talk about what we've made this week. I'm behind (obviously), but quite proud of myself - it's only Sunday, the dishes are done, and after all, I had a turnaround business trip to Philadelphia, returning on Thursday, so I'm going to try … Continue reading ffwd – cinnamon-crunch chicken
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