I can count on two hands the list of my favorite foods; bouillabaisse is one of them. Anytime I go to a restaurant and there is bouillabaisse on the menu I order it. What I love most about…
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Fromage Fort: A Flavorful Journey into Cheese Bliss
Why didn’t I find out before? As soon as I saw fromage fort on the smitten kitchen I knew I had to try making it. I had so many bits and pieces of cheese leftover and who doesn’t love a cheesy…
Pumpkin Spice Macarons
Ok guys, here’s the deal. Yes it’s after Thanksgiving but it’s still November and (for me) there’s still no snow on the ground. So stop with the Christmas music and the Christmas cookies for a sec and…
Eggplant Caviar
Honestly, I think the name of this dish is a little silly. But here it is, baklazhannaya ikra. Eggplant caviar. Suggesting some luxury where there is none. Fancy stuff for the poor. Which is unfair,…
herb cracker recipe
Personally, I’m of the opinion that there’s no better spice blend than herbs de provence. And that’s not just because of my love of all things french. It’s actually most likely due to my love of all…
pistachio creme brulee
Recipe Serves 4-5 (depending on avocado size) Ingredients * 2 medium-ripe avocados * ½ cup unsalted pistachios, soaked for 15 minutes in water then strained * ½ cup maple or agave syrup * 1 tsp…
how to make pain au chocolat
I’ve been cooking up a lot of vegan recipes lately, but this pain au chocolat recipe won’t be one of them. It’s one of those pastries for which you just need to embrace the sense of indulgence. A few…
French Quiche Lorraine recipe
Quiche. I know, I know – not new, not exciting, not glamorous. Tasty, however. This consideration alone should trump everything else, in my opinion. A good ratio of eggs to milk/cream is 2 eggs per 1…
Homemade Quiche Lorraine
Mother’s Day brunch and quiche basically go hand-in-hand, but quiche can often seem intimidating or even boring. That’s why I’m sharing a simple yet scrumptious quiche Lorraine recipe today that will…
How to Make a Delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
At first glance, I realize that the above picture looks like your ordinary peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But believe me, it is so much more than that. It is the ultimate brunch food: peanut butter…