Transport yourself to the charming French countryside with a heavenly slice of Clafoutis. This traditional dessert showcases a delicate custard-like batter infused with vanilla and generously studded with plump, juicy fruits like cherries or berries. As it bakes, the clafoutis … [Read more...] about Julia Child’s Recipe for Easy Blueberry Clafoutis
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Fannie Farmer’s Bolivia (Potato) Salad
First published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, the cookbook quickly became known as the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. By far the most famous cookbook of its era, it changed the world of food preparation, teaching generations of Americans how to … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Bolivia (Potato) Salad
Simple and Delicious Baby Bok Choy
If you haven't tried this versatile vegetable it is worth a try. It is a miniature Chinese cabbage with tender stalks and bright green leaves. It has a sweet, clean flavour balanced by a hint of peppery, and a touch of mustardy bitterness. I love using this vegetable as it … [Read more...] about Simple and Delicious Baby Bok Choy
Traditional Shortcrust Pastry
Traditional Shortcrust Pastry This is your go to crust recipe for sweet tarts. 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting2 tbsp. sugar (or sugar substitute)½ tsp. salt6 tbsp. unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces2 large egg yolks (I freeze the … [Read more...] about Traditional Shortcrust Pastry
Gorgeous Fresh Peach & Nectarine Tart
A French tart is straight-sided and open-faced and stands supported only by its pastry shell.) When the shell is ready for unmolding, the pan is set over a jar and the false bottom frees the shell from the sides of the pan. It is then, with the aid of a long-bladed spatula, slid … [Read more...] about Gorgeous Fresh Peach & Nectarine Tart
