I must say, I was pleasantly surprised how quickly this dish came together. I didn't time it exactly, but I was taking my time and it couldn't have taken more than 45 minutes. If you worked at Rachel Ray speed, I dare say you could pull it together in less than a half an hour,...
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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread & Cinnamon Honey Butter
The only times in life that I voluntarily eat raisins are in bagels, and cinnamon raisin bread. Don’t try sneaking them in with peanuts and m&m’s in trail mix either...I will waste precious eating-time picking them out. However, put them in a deliciously warm baked good and I’m on board. If only you could smell...
Quiche aux Champignons (Mushroom Quiche)
There's nothing like a Saturday morning brunch during a holiday weekend in northern Michigan. We very much enjoyed this quiche before a long day spent exploring little antique shops and walking around downtown Ludington this afternoon. The original recipe did not call for bacon, but we liked the added bit of saltiness that it brought...
Pâte Brisée (Shortcut Pastry, Pastry Dough, Pie Crust, Quiche Crust)
Pâte Brisée (Shortcut Pastry, Pastry Dough, Pie Crust, Quiche Crust) Credit: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle You could make this dough using a food processor, but I find my results are better when I make this by hand, plus there are less dishes to wash and that...
Dessert Crepes
Desperate times call for desperate measures. What is a girl to do after a car breakdown at 6:30am on the way to work, followed by a day filled with equally frustrating circumstances? Find the first available vessel to deliver Nutella to one's mouth! This may not be Julia's way of enjoying crepes, but we surely...
Gâteau de Crêpes à la Florentine (Mound of French Pancakes Filled with Cream Cheese, Spinach, and Mushrooms)
My first attempt at a savory crepe recipe was a success. It may not have been ready to eat until 10pm (That's what I get for cooking Julia Child recipes after a 12-hour shift and getting home at 7:30) but it was worth the wait, according to my Hubby. This recipe requires a bit of...
Pâte à Crêpes (Crêpe Batter)
I'm trying out a few different crêpe recipes this week, but they all begin with this basic crêpe batter recipe. Make sure to plan ahead if you want to make your own crêpes, since the batter needs to rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight works well) before using. If you don't...
Cookbook of the Week: Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume One by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck
The first recipe I ever made from this book was Beouf Bourgignon, and it was a smashing success. So delicious, and not difficult as long as you take the time to read the recipe ahead of time and follow the techniques carefully. Anyone who ever watched the movie Julie and Julia probably wanted to give...
Egg Sandwich with Tomato and Herbed Goat Cheese
I am usually not a fan of eggs...but I really liked this combination with the tomatoes and goat cheese. We enjoyed this delicious, quick and easy breakfast-for-dinner after a long day of work and mountain biking. If you also find yourself wondering what to make when it is 9pm and you haven't had dinner, this...
Crumpets
The other day while riding in the car my Hubby asked me, "What is a crumpet?" I didn't have a very good explanation, since I have never actually had the opportunity to partake in one. I figured now was the perfect time to give them a try, so we did. I'm not sure how authentic...