French Fridays Around My French Table This is the second tartine that I have made from Around My French Table. You don’t have to be on a diet to enjoy it. This was a light summer lunch for my husband and I. The bountiful summer tomatoes and cucumbers made it an ideal meal not to…
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French Fridays – Goat Cheese and Strawberry Tartine
Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan I had some extra goat cheese left over and I saw this recipe and thought it would work perfect. I picked up some fresh sourdough bread and strawberries and made myself some lunch. Dorie uses her baguettes fresh but I decided to toast my bread. The goat cheese…
French Fridays – Corn Pancakes
Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan My husband made these corn pancakes back in January. I am not sure why I never posted them. My notes say “good something different, Jacob didn’t like.” Why is it always my kid that does not like the new dish? Corn Pancakes page 337.
French Fridays Cold Melon-Berry Soup
Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan On our recent vacation my son discovered cold soup. He had it a few times on our cruise. When I saw this recipe I thought he would enjoy it. Summer is in full swing and melons are ripe. I think the addition of the fresh ginger changed the…
French Fridays Coconut-Lemongrass-Braised Pork
I recently had some extra coconut milk leftover and I remembered that Around My French Table had at least one recipe with coconut milk. I decided on this Coconut-Lemongrass-Braised Pork. I substituted pork chops for pork butt since I was making half a recipe. I served this with the optional ingredients of carrots, potatoes and onions….
French Fridays Hurry-Up-And-Wait Roast Chicken
Hurry-Up-And-Wait Roast Chicken from Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan. Continuing on my journey to complete the recipes from Around My French Table. I have completed almost all of the chicken section. This was my last remaining roasted chicken. I knew we would love it as we have enjoyed all the others in the…
French Fridays – Gougeres
From Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan, Gougeres. Dorie describes these as cheese puffs. Made from pate a choux dough they are light and airy. Traditionally they are made with Gruyere, Comte or Emmenthal but I made these with cheddar. All that I made disappeared during the meal, I think my family really enjoyed…
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…
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,…
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….
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