Quick Pains au Chocolat
Growing up in France, I must say that have eaten my fair share of awesome croissants and pains au chocolat for special breakfasts, or lovely afternoon snacks the French call “goûter”. The flakiness, soft and buttery on the inside, chocolate bursting in my mouth. I can close my eyes and remember my first bite… A […]
Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Chili Sauce
Eggplant can be made into all kinds of dishes like eggplant parmesan, baigan bartha (eggplant curry), baba ganoush, and of course stir-fried Chinese eggplants, just to name a few. Each of these dishes uses a different type of eggplant. Did you know that there are 17 unique types of eggplants? Most grocery stores only sell […]
Beetroot Sweet Potato Tartlets (Upside Down)
Tarte Tatin is a beloved French dessert that features caramelized apples covered with puff pastry and served upside down. What if instead, we made individual savory tarts? The same delicate flaky crust filled with delicate thin slices of caramelized beetroot and sweet potatoes or butternut squash? Not only is it beautiful but you can make […]
Einkorn Winter Salad
While we all turn to soups and stews this time of year, this is also a great time for winter salads. You know, a nice bowl with a little grain, some roasted veggies, steamed greens, some proteins, some pickled onions. The possibilities are infinite really and you get to use whatever you have at home. […]
Lavender Infused Biancomangiare
In the tradition of simple cooking, comes a lovely dessert consumed in France and Sicily called “Biancomangiare” or Blancmange (in French). This silky soft almond pudding is really easy to make and uses ingredients most kitchens have. Originally, it was made with cow milk, rice or almond milk, with some starch and sugar. Usually set […]