Tartiflette is not a dish for the faint of heart. Potatoes, cheese, bacon, cheese, cream, cheese. You get it. That’s why I think it is perfect for a decadent celebratory meal. I had a grocery store recipe card from England with a tartiflette recipe that I made for years before I ever had it in a restaurant, that being a bistro in Paris that had all the great potato dishes … [Read more...] about Tartiflette (Creamy Cheese, Potato, Onion and Bacon Gratin)
Vegetables
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprout Salad
One year at Thanksgiving, I suddenly had the urge to serve some kind of raw green salad. I can’t imagine why – there was more than enough food to serve everyone three times, with leftovers. But it just got lodged in my mind, so I bought some brussels sprouts, because I have some sprout lovers in my family, with no real plan. I googled and thought and kept coming back to a hot … [Read more...] about Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprout Salad
Butternut Squash Spread
I love the look of this dish, but the taste is a stunner too. Placing a whole roasted squash on the table for everyone to dig into is always a conversation starter, with the interesting little twist of spreading the velvety squash flesh onto toasted bread. It’s the essence of autumn. And as a bonus it’s healthy. A great appetizer that is not all rich cheese and heavy cream (not … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Spread
Simple One Pot Pumpkin Goat Cheese Pasta
Pumpkin season is here, and though I am not a particular fan of pumpkin spice, in its savory applications, I can’t get enough. That’s where this incredibly simple dish comes in. I make it so frequently in the season, that I’ve pretty much come to know the recipe by heart. When one-pot pastas started to become a trend, I was dubious. I mean, it flies in the face of everything I … [Read more...] about Simple One Pot Pumpkin Goat Cheese Pasta
Warming Spiced Savory Butternut Squash Bread
Fall is finally here, and it is time for cozy, comfortable food, and this butternut bread completely fits the bill. It’s packed with the deep savoriness of winter squash and redolent with spices and hint of nutty cheese. Plus, it has such a lovely autumnal color from the squash and the turmeric. Nothing would suit a big bowl of steaming soup better than a slice of this. I am … [Read more...] about Warming Spiced Savory Butternut Squash Bread
