Country Style Crusty Loaf
April 11, 2012 6:12 am 2 CommentsThis is a basic bread baked in loaves of any shape. The nice crust is the result of two factors:... View Article
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Some of my favourite cookbooks
April 4, 2012 11:55 am Comments Off on Some of my favourite cookbooksMy cookbook collection is very large, at least a few hundred titles collected over the years. I love reading cookbooks,... View Article
Potatoes and Tomatoes Gratin
April 3, 2012 4:59 am Comments Off on Potatoes and Tomatoes GratinThin layers of starchy potatoes are baked with a layer of sliced tomatoes in the middle. I sprinkle some grated... View Article
Roasted Butternut Squash
April 2, 2012 9:32 pm Comments Off on Roasted Butternut SquashSquashes are beautiful fall and winter vegetables (see my entry under What’s in Season)and butternut squash is one of my... View Article
Pizza With Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese
April 2, 2012 9:24 pm Comments Off on Pizza With Tomatoes, Basil and Goat CheeseThis is a quick pizza recipe to make from scratch that is easy to whip up when you have a... View Article
Vegetable Lasagna With Carrot, Broccolini, Mushrooms, Corn and Peas
April 2, 2012 9:21 pm 2 CommentsWho doesn’t like lasagna? It’s one of those comforting dishes that appeals top most people. You can put almost anything... View Article
Lentils, Potatoes and Kale with Goat Cheese
April 2, 2012 9:06 pm Comments Off on Lentils, Potatoes and Kale with Goat CheeseA nice way of combining vegetables to create a complete meal or a substantial side dish. The potatoes and onion... View Article
Barley with Fennel, Apples and Dates
April 2, 2012 7:28 pm Comments Off on Barley with Fennel, Apples and DatesBarley is such a versatile grain. It’s easy to cook, retains a nice texture and keeps in the fridge for... View Article
Barley and Mushroom Pilaf
April 2, 2012 7:26 pm Comments Off on Barley and Mushroom PilafPilafs are easy to make and keep whatever grains you are cooking nice, fluffy and separated. The grains get coated... View Article
Scrambled Eggs on Poilâne Bread
April 2, 2012 7:10 pm 2 CommentsPoilâne is a renowned bakery in Paris, France on Rue du Cherche-Midi, producing beautiful, chewy country breads that are shipped... View Article
Piadinas (Italian wraps)
April 2, 2012 7:05 pm 4 CommentsThese are fun and so easy to prepare. The dough is unleavened (no yeast) and quite sturdy. I start it... View Article
Breadsticks
April 2, 2012 6:59 pm 2 CommentsBreadsticks are a fun addition to an appetizer selection. These are made without yeast and are light a crisp. You... View Article