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)
Sides
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
Cornbread Dressing Soufflés
I’ve said it already, but Thanksgiving will be different this year. A more intimate and family-focused meal with fewer people gathered around the table. I see it as an opportunity to try new and exciting things, to shake up tradition, but not abandon them all together. In my opinion, it is not Thanksgiving without dressing, and I usually make a magnificently sized … [Read more...] about Cornbread Dressing Soufflés
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
Rosemary Ricotta Rolls
Everybody seems to have gone on a bread baking binge during our current predicament. Not me though. Sourdough seems to be the going thing, but I’ve never been a huge fan of sourdough. I did work to perfect my salt-rising bread technique (still working on it), and though I kept meaning to make bread, I never got around to it much. But I did, on a rare trip to the market, pick up … [Read more...] about Rosemary Ricotta Rolls
