Happy Christmas
What is everybody making for Christmas dinner? Our menu so far includes: Grilled halloumi & nectarine salad FFWD classic pumpkin-gorgonzola flans Bouillabaisse Chocolate mousse with raspberries and creme…
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Gateau basque
I had to forego the most recent FFWD but for a recent holiday party, I still made Dorie’s Gateau basque (and thanks to her for…
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Cheery cherry cookies
I managed to replace my copy of Ready for Dessert this week and David Lebovitz never fails to inspire. He calls these Cranzac, I call them…
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Stock pot: winter warmer soup
A mix of winter vegetables adds up to a great, fresh winter warmer soup. You’ll need: 1 liter chicken stock + 1 more liter water…
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Easy apple strudel
Easy apple strudel – also known as holiday baking at its simplest and most delicious. You’ll need: 1 sheet of puff pastry 2 large apples…
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Holiday bark
You may have heard that Santa Claus is coming to town. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, I think holiday time is always a good…
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Sweet and salty nuts with herbes de provence
For this week’s ‘French Fridays…’ I made the sweet and salty nuts – the herby variation – both to snack on at home and to…
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Simple is great
Simple can be not just good but great. Simple foods have an amazing capacity to surprise! I caught this dish coming out of the oven for…
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Caramel semolina cake
Time for French Fridays with Dorie again! I am back stateside and as such back to the cream of farina in my pantry. We really…
