Julia Child’s Souffle Au Chocolat is all the rage since HBO Max has introduced us to the most enduring side of Julia we’ve ever seen. I’m in love with her all over again… and it’s so nice to see Niles and Lilith again too. Here is how to make Julia’s chocolate souffle. I’ve made a […]
Buttery croissants aren’t as difficult to make as you might think. You just need a little patience. Okay, a lot of patience… and love… and high-fat, high quality butter. and a thermometer. You can pack the process into one day by placing your dough in the refrigerator for two hours in between each lamination; but, […]
France and Italy come together to create this dreamy, creamy Almond Tiramisu French Toast. Almond Tiramisu French Toast 1 recipe Almond syrup (make ahead, recipe below) 1/4 cup hot water 2 tablespoons instant coffee 8 eggs 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 2 tablespoons almond extract, divided 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4-6 tablespoons butter 8 slices […]
Garlic Duchess Potatoes are the sexiest potatoes in all the potato kingdom. Just gorgeous. How to Make Duchess Potatoes Garlic Duchess Potatoes 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes) 1 tablespoon sour cream 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 egg yolks 1/2 […]
Today we’re cookin’ a Louisiana Jambalaya recipe or rice the dirty way. The way they do it in the south, baby. No shame and no beads shall be rewarded. Like many things, this recipe actually goes faster than you’d think and is pretty fun and comforting. Louisiana Jambalaya Just leave out all meat and fish […]
Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. I’m on a kick lately. Back to basics… the traditional, if you will. The basics are good for the soul. Here are some others I’ve been in touch with lately: Take road trips. Be happy. Be kind. Be silly. Keep learning. There’s something about going back to the basics […]
If you love cooking and eating and watching movies about people cooking & eating, here’s a list that started as a carefully chosen list of 14 calorie-free goodies just for you; but, as new movies present themselves, this list is forever growing. Julie & Julia The Lunchbox Big Night The Trip The Trip to […]
Le French onion soup is a very easy soup to make but it is time-consuming. The onions are cooked over low heat so they can caramelize to a dark brown, yet not burn while on their way to their culinary destiny – a destiny that will make many people réjouissant. French Onion Soup 8 tablespoons […]
Nutella Crepes Topped With Fresh Berries and Almond Whipped Cream. Because no American can get enough French crepes. Because it’s Sunday. Because they are darling. Just out of the pan crepes filled with Nutella, topped with homemade whipped cream, fresh berries, slivered almonds, and dusted with powdered sugar. Because, well, just because. Nutella Crepes Topped […]
Have you heard met Parisian Hot Chocolate (also known as Le Chocolat Chaud) yet? Well, now you have. You’re welcome. Parisian Hot Chocolate Makes about 4 six-ounce servings. 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoons vanilla 10 ounces 65-70% chocolate (I recommend Valrhona Chocolate Guanaja 70%), broken or chopped into small pieces Dash of flaky salt […]
Hollandaise sauce can make the home cook cry. Don’t ask me how I know this. I just do. Here is a sure-fire recipe that will not make you cry and will have your friends & family begging for the recipe. Again, I just know. You’re welcome, friends & family. Hollandaise Sauce 6 large egg yolks […]
UPDATE: Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes (including this one) soon. When I first posted these, I was new to cooking from scratch (clearly). I didn’t […]
Please click here to see an updated and step by step, easy-to-follow how to make Julia’s Child’s chocolate souffle. Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes (including […]
I’ve learned from studying Julia’s show and her different cookbooks there are a few different versions of her Boeuf Bourguignon. The size of the beef cuts varies, the cooking time, carrots or no carrots; but, no matter what, I promise it will turn out amazing. My version is close to the original but updated. I’ve […]
UPDATE: Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes soon. When I first posted these, I was new to cooking from scratch (clearly). I didn’t even know how […]
UPDATE: Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes (including this one) soon. When I first posted these, I was new to cooking from scratch (clearly). I didn’t […]
UPDATE: Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes (including this one) soon. When I first posted these, I was new to cooking from scratch (clearly). I didn’t […]
