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Rough Puff Pastry

December 18, 2020

This Rough Puff Pastry recipe is MUCH quicker and easier to make than classic puff pastry and produces beautifully flaky, buttery results!  You can freeze it so you always have it on hand and use it in any recipe that calls for puff pastry. WHAT IS ROUGH PUFF … Continue reading →

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Socca (Provencal Chickpea Flatbread)

September 26, 2020

Capturing the heart and soul of the Côte d'Azur is Socca, the famous rustic chickpea flatbread that's embraced as Nice's original street food.  This Socca recipe will transport you back to Provencal France from your very own kitchen!   What is Socca? Socca is a cross … Continue reading →

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Cherry Clafoutis

July 3, 2020

Cherry Clafoutis Recipe  The famous cherry dessert from south central France!  Plump, juicy, sweet cherries are enveloped in a rich batter and baked until golden brown with a texture that's a cross between a cake and custard.  It's heaven! What is Cherry … Continue reading →

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French Almond Plum Cake

August 31, 2019

This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums.  It's easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! Plum Cake … Continue reading →

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Black Currant Jam

July 20, 2019

Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more!   You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Whether … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Beef Bourguignon

February 16, 2019

Thank you to Easy Off for sponsoring this post. Beef Bourguignon is simply incredible and just when you thought the flavor couldn't get it any better...well, it does!  We're giving the classic beef bourguignon a major flavor boost with an added technique and a "secret" … Continue reading →

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Parisian Hot Chocolate (Le Chocolat Chaud)

January 2, 2019

Parisian hot chocolate is luxuriously thick, smooth, creamy and flavorful.  It's like drinking hot molten chocolate and simply no other hot chocolate can compare! After a long Winter walk through the streets of Paris, you slip into a nearby cafe to warm up. Rubbing … Continue reading →

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Nonnettes (French Gingerbread Cakes)

December 22, 2018

French for "little nuns" and dating back to the Middle Ages, Nonnettes are small gingerbread cakes filled with jam and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze.  They're absolutely irresistible! Gingerbread in a huge variety of forms can be found throughout the world, each … Continue reading →

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French Gingerbread (Pain d’épices) Spice Blend

November 14, 2018

A highly aromatic and flavorful pain d'épices blend to give your gingerbread creations an authentic French flavor! When it comes to spice and seasoning blends the old adage was never more true:  Homemade is always BEST! This pain d'épices blend (French gingerbread … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Clafoutis

August 17, 2018

This classic French dessert is not only incredibly delicious, it's one of the easiest desserts to make.  And that's always a winning combination! It's blackberry season here in Washington State and as usual the harvest is abundant.  The grow practically everywhere and … Continue reading →

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French Pork Rillettes (Rillettes de Porc)

March 8, 2018

I'm always amused by dishes now considered gourmet and upscale that were in years past ridiculed as peasant food.  Foods like lobster, oysters, foie gras, and famous dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourgignon used to be the food of the poor - now they're only served in the … Continue reading →

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How To Make a Cheese Soufflé

November 8, 2017

The soufflé has been around for 300 years, originating in France in the early 1700's.  The word soufflé is the past participle of the verb souffler  which means "to breathe" or "to puff."  It was first developed by French master chef Vincent La Chapelle who was the personal … Continue reading →

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Easy Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

May 2, 2017

I first introduced you to my Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème in early 2015 and it has remained our favorite chocolate dessert since.  It's the sweet treat my husband requests the most and is always a hit with our guests.  We've gotten many emails from our readers echoing the … Continue reading →

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English Custard (Crème Anglaise)

December 17, 2016

This classic English custard recipe, Creme Anglaise, is very simple and quick to make and the result is absolutely delicious served with dessert!  Irresistibly creamy and smooth and infused with vanilla! Custard serves two basic culinary purposes:  Either as a thick … Continue reading →

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Black Olive & Fig Tapenade with Roquefort

November 25, 2016

A special thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post. Today's dish features one of the most influential foods in the world's history - olives - and takes us to the Provence region of southern France.  Olives were first introduced to Marseilles by the Phoenicians 2500 … Continue reading →

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French Lentil Soup

March 16, 2016

Soups like this one are very nostalgic to me.  One bite with its familiar and comforting flavors transports me back to Europe.  I'm biased but I stand by the conviction that some of the best soups and stews come from Germany and France.  And not surprisingly many of their … Continue reading →

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French Beef Stew with Old-Fashioned Vegetables

January 9, 2016

The French really know how to make great stews.  Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef. Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →

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How To Make a Bouquet Garni

January 9, 2016

If you like French food and you want to cook like the French, you have to become acquainted with the Bouquet Garni.  An indispensable part of French cuisine, the bouquet garni is quick and simple to put together and will do wonders for your food. Plus, I've got some great … Continue reading →

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French Entertaining Part II: Nouvelle Cuisine (+ Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!)

December 23, 2015

I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this post. Welcome back to Part II of French Entertaining! In our last post French guest cook Sandrine Vannson enlightened us on French entertaining "country style" with Duck Rillette and Pheasant & Rosemary … Continue reading →

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French Entertaining “Country Style” + Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!

October 18, 2015

I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this delicious post! I recently had the opportunity to try some amazing products from ALEXIAN.  Let me tell you a little about them.  Alexian is America's premier producer of the finest pâtés and mousses all made with the finest, … Continue reading →

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Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème (incl. dairy-free option)

March 9, 2015

If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer would be Chocolate Pot de Crème.  For chocolate richness, this dessert is unrivaled.  A classic French favorite since the 17th century, a love affair with chocolate is incomplete without a … Continue reading →

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Blonde French Onion Soup

December 3, 2014

Sponsored Post - The Art of Cheese with Castello Aged Havarti This all-original Blonde French Onion Soup is a deliciously creamy twist on the classic version.  You'll love it! French onion soup is rather sentimental to me.  It played a special part in the dating years … Continue reading →

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Baked Endives with Ham & Bechamel

October 8, 2014

If you've never had endives before, let this be your first experience.  And if you have had them before, be prepared to fall head over heels. … Continue reading →

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Béchamel Sauce with Parmesan

October 6, 2014

An easy, perfectly creamy béchamel sauce with Parmesan cheese for a wonderfully delicate flavor.  Probably the most versatile of all sauces, you'll be making this again and again! … Continue reading →

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Pan-fried Fingerling Potatoes with Leek

June 2, 2014

Simple and quick to make, this side dish is elegant and delicious.   … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peppermint Meringues

December 5, 2013

An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy during the Christmas season.  Alternatively, use natural green food coloring and dip the chocolate in crushed green candy canes.  These beautiful and yummy meringues are guaranteed to impress your family and friends! … Continue reading →

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French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}

September 12, 2013

Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special.  The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →

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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

August 16, 2013

Lemon custards, puddings and pies have been made and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Meringue came on board some time during the 1600's and then, in the 1800's, Swiss baker Alexander Frehse came up with the brilliant idea of combining the two - lemon and meringue - to make … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

May 24, 2013

I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled...deeply.  The aroma, oh my, the aroma!  I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. … Continue reading →

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French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze

May 6, 2013

Oh.  My.  Golly.  Goodness. Don't let the simple appearance of this cake fool you - there's nothing simple about the flavor.   Almonds, vanilla, green tea and honey combine to make this a truly remarkable cake.  Light and airy, layers of flavor, and the perfect touch of … Continue reading →

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Coq Au Vin

January 31, 2013

This classic French dish is boosted to an additional level of FLAVOR in this irresistibly delicious Coq Au Vin recipe! Another feast for the palate, prepare to have your taste buds enthralled by this famous French dish, a braise of chicken cooked with wine, bacon, … Continue reading →

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