Boeuf Bourguignon is arguably Julia Child's most famous recipe, or at least near the top thanks to the movie Julie & Julia. The recipe itself is quite a masterpiece, but certainly not overly difficult or intimidating. I have nothing but love for dear Julia, but after making her version of the classic Beef Stew with Red...
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Spiced Apple Cider
While Hubby was out hunting this weekend, I stayed warm with a good book and a delicious cup of spiced apple cider. Perfection. On that note, I highly recommend (if you're a food nerd) the book, As Always, Julia : The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto edited by Joan Reardon. There is something...
Tarte Aux Pommes (Apple Tart)
I've been wanting to make an apple tart for a while now. Truthfully, I've made several lately, and none of the were holiday-worthy, or blog-worthy. After much searching, researching, and baking, I really like this one, and I hope you do too. I love that the compote filling has vanilla bean in it. I LOVE...
Poulet en Cocotte Bonne Femme (Casserole-roasted Chicken with Bacon, Onions, and Potatoes)
Weather in Michigan is beginning to turn crisp, and I cannot wait for Fall! I’m glad that I can make one-pot dishes like this one without overheating the house from the oven. The smell of the chicken roasting, combined with the onions and bacon is deeply satisfying. The flavors of the onions and bacon combine...
Beef Sauté with Cream and Mushroom Sauce (Sauté de Beouf a La Parisienne)
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,...
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...
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...
Supremes de Volaille aux Champignons (Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream)
This is the first in what is certain to be a recurring theme of Julia Child's recipes in my repertoire. I have made several of her recipes in the past, and plan to continue to do so. She knew her stuff, that's for sure! Last night for dinner, I made Julia's Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms...