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)
Lamb Guards of Honor with Hazelnut Mint Crust
Once again, I say the world is different currently. The holidays for me usually means a big buffet party after church services on Christmas Eve, and a smaller family and friends buffet brunch on Christmas morning. That isn’t going to happen this year. All the recipes I prepared last year and ideas I developed during most of this year aren’t practical. I haven’t completely … [Read more...] about Lamb Guards of Honor with Hazelnut Mint Crust
Homemade Holiday
This year will not be one for big holiday gatherings or silly parties. But we all have people in our live that we appreciate, maybe now more than ever, and people we will miss during the festive season. Which makes it the perfect time to share homemade holiday gifts. Preparing them is a fun, safe activity and they can be attractively packaged (see my guide below) and safely … [Read more...] about Homemade Holiday
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
