This is a catch-up week for me in which I have combined three baking assignments into one. I encountered bakers burn-out just before Christmas so I have missed the last couple of posts but I am up and running now with burners full blaze. First up Olive Oil and Wine cookies from Baking Chez Moi…
Author: Diane Zwang
Honey-Yogurt Mousse
This dessert was not on my radar. We are not a mousse family and I was not looking forward to this but as usual I was proven wrong. This was a cup of deliciousness; the tang of the yogurt, richness of the heavy cream and the sweetness of the honey. A cloud of a dessert….
Christmas Spice Cookies
These Christmas Spice Cookies were a delicious addition to the holiday baking season. Dorie’s flavors are always on point and this recipe was no exception. Everyone enjoyed them. I had a lot of trouble with the dough. I chilled for 3 plus hours, the dough was firm when I took it out but while I…
Spiced Honey Cake
Tis the season…for sniffling, sneezing, coughing, you get the picture. I am behind in my baking due to seasonal colds. My husband found my Baking Chez Moi cookbook open and asked honey cake today? Sadly this went on for a week but I am now back on my feet ready to bake. This cake is…
French Fridays – Beef Daube with Carrots and Elbow Macaroni
Any time I have some extra red wine available I look for a good beef stew. This beef daube recipe from Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan recommended the use of beef cheeks. I did not have time to locate beef cheeks but she gave an alternative of beef chuck roast. Other items included…
Apple Speculoos Crumble
Apple Speculoos Crumble from Baking Chez Moi by Dorie Greenspan One of the things I like best about being a part of a baking group is not having to decide what to make for my next holiday meal. This apple speculoos crumble was a great accompaniment to the pumpkin pie that was served at our Thanksgiving…
French Fridays – Leek and Potato Soup
I had some extra potatoes to use and this soup seemed the perfect vehicle. Dorie says it can be served smooth or chunky, hot or cold. I chose to serve it smooth and hot. This is an easy soup recipe with most of the work chopping the vegetables. The soup includes onion, garlic, leeks, potato,…
Peanut Butter Change Ups
This week on Tuesdays with Dorie we are baking from Dorie’s Cookies. I chose the Peanut Butter Change-Ups as one of two recipes to choose from. My husband and I love peanut butter but sadly my son is allergic so I don’t cook with peanut products much. These cookies deviate from the standard in that they…
French Fridays – Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
I have had this pumpkin recipe on my radar for quite some time but not the opportunity to make it. My family is not as keen on squash as I am unless it is baked into a pie. I was hosting a Friendsgiving meal and thought this was a great opportunity to make this recipe….
Caramel Tart
I hosted my first Friendsgiving of the season, a term I am just now becoming acquainted with, this past weekend. Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. It is the holiday I host for my family and I love all the food. Every year I host what I called a Pre-Thanksgiving for friends that I…
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