This recipe is for non dairy Sesame Sticks. If you’re not a fan of sesame seeds, you can also make it with poppy seeds or caraway seeds. You can mix the seeds and use them all. If you are having a dairy meal, you can make or buy dairy puff […]
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Nicoise Salad
The photo above shows my Nicoise Salad tossed together. The photo below shows the way Julia Child presents Nicoise Salad in her many books- as a composed salad. I prepare all the ingredients separately and arrange them individually on a platter. When I prepare this salad for “just us”, I toss […]
Roast Duck In Fruit Sauce
Roast Duck In Fruit Sauce is a mouth watering recipe that is relatively simple to prepare- except for cleaning the ducks. Major TIME saving hint: Get pre-roasted unseasoned ducks from your butcher and then braise them in the sauce. One of my favorite gourmet food experiences was eating duck at […]
Steamed Artichokes
Steamed Artichokes became a favorite with my children from the moment they began to actually eat with their hands. Many of their friends leaned to eat Steamed Artichokes at our table. Eating tutorial later. First – choose artichokes whose leaves are tightly closed. I prefer unblemished ones but the “frost-bitten” […]
Striped Bass En Croûte
Striped Bass en Croûte is one of the most decadent fish recipes you could ever imagine. The mild flavor of the poached Striped Bass is enhanced by buttery leeks and mushrooms. What sends this recipe over the top is the rich, melt in your mouth Cream Cheese Crust. Each bite […]
Sugar Crust
I love this Sugar Crust (pâte sucrée) because it is so versatile and easy to use. You can roll it out quickly to make a pie crust or cookies. If you have a little more time, buy yourself a mini tart pan and use this Sugar Crust dough to make […]
Chicken Liver Pâté
My love affair with Chicken Liver Pâté began when I was a child. My parents enjoyed eating at French restaurants; and often took my brother and me with them. It was at those restaurants that my love of pâté began. It was such a treat to be served a slice […]
Onion Soup
I love Onion Soup. Traditionally, if you’re not kosher, it is made with beef broth and has grilled bread covered with melted cheese that drips down your mouth as you eat it. That doesn’t work for a Kosher house. I could make it with beef stock and leave out the […]
Tofu Bourguignon
Tofu Bourguignon is a delicious vegetarian rendition of the traditional Boeuf Bourguignon or Coq au Vin.
French Meringues
French Meringues are made from egg whites beaten with sugar and a little cream of tartar, salt or lemon juice to help them hold their shape. This process can take on many different uses depending on how you treat the meringue. You can flavor it with vanilla, peppermint or whatever […]