Chicken Pot au Feu is a French dish symbolizing comfort, warmth and of course home cooking. I know Spring is almost here but the evenings are still quite chilly and the truth is, anytime is a good time to make my Chicken Pot au Feu. Chicken Pot au Feu translates to pot on fire. Traditionally ... Read more
Tag: French cooking classes
Artisanal Bread Workshop
Artisanal European Breads After years of study on French artisanal loaves, I am thrilled to take you on a deep dive into the wonders of freshly baked European bread. This small group class will learn all the necessary techniques that are tailored for the American home chef with no shortcuts on flavor and quality! There ... Read more
Private Cooking Class for You and Your Friends!
Schedule a private cooking class for you and your friends TODAY and brush up on your cooking skills OR learn to make specific dishes. Great for special occasions and birthday celebrations! Cooking together is always a good time and creates cherished memories. Classes for groups of 4-8 are now being offered with a menu planned ... Read more
Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe We are officially in berry season and strawberries are at their very best in stores and markets. I truly miss being in France this time of year, selecting the first fragrant berries of the season, to be used in our desserts, in our French market class. As I reflect on these ... Read more
Rosemary Skewered Beef Recipe
Rosemary Skewered Beef Recipe Aren’t simple appetizers the best? I think so, especially when they have fantastic flavor and an elegant touch. That’s exactly how I would describe my Rosemary Skewered Beef recipe. When making tidbits to accompany a glass of wine or two, it’s nice to have something a bit heavier to serve like ... Read more
My New Favorite French Bread Recipe
My New Favorite French Bread Recipe There is nothing like fresh bread. The aroma filling the house evokes a sense of well-being in a way aroma therapy could never do. True confessions, lately I’ve been baking French bread, a lot, a lot! This recipe is so incredibly easy and the fact that my French travel ... Read more
Copper Pot Chili Recipe
Copper Pot Chili Recipe Wow what a week we've had in Texas. I hope you're all doing OK. When we have “snow days” the first thing Mark wants me to do is make Copper Pot Chili Recipe. This time was a bit different with no power, I couldn't access my recipe for Copper Pot Chili. ... Read more
Cointreau Dark Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Cointreau Dark Chocolate Truffle Recipe Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and if you are like me, you're getting a few sweet treats together for your sweethearts. I love to make and deliver cookies like my Heavenly Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies but nothing says I adore you quite like a batch of ... Read more
Sugared Cranberry Recipe- A Festive Garnish
Sugared Cranberry Recipe makes a festive garnish to many holiday recipes! These pretty sugared fruits are darling dropped into cocktails, on a cheese platter or dotted around a rosemary wreath. Any recipe featuring cranberries could be adorned with these little gems. In fact, I made this batch in preparation for my virtual Bûche De Noël class ... Read more
Artichoke & Cheese Appetizer Recipe
My Artichoke & Cheese appetizer recipe is the ideal treat for gatherings of any size. You simply can't go wrong when you bake artichokes and cheese to bubbly brown goodness! Appetizers are quite possibly the best food on earth. Small tidbits with a variety of flavors, who else loves snack buffets? Every year, I teach ... Read more