EMMA PEEL’S STEAK FRITES
Wikipedia says: Steak frites, meaning “steak fries” in French, is a dish consisting of steak paired with French fries. It is commonly served in European
AS SKINNY AS WALLIS SIMPSON TWO EGG OMELET
This is a perfect omelet, thin, eggy, tender and cheesy. This is not the kind of omelet that is thick and fluffy and stuffed with
CHRISTMAS CREPES
I am calling these crepes Christmas Crepes because I served them at the First Annual Champagne and Caviar Dinner Party to kick off the holiday
Cauliflower Casserole
This is a cauliflower au gratin in the strictest sense. But “cauliflower,” reminded me of “flower power.” Wikipedia says: Flower power was a slogan used during the late
Carrot and Broccoli Timbale
This recipe required several pieces of culinary paraphernalia. The first is a GOOD sharp vegetable peeler. I strongly recommend the Williams Sonoma peeler. It is
Coq au Vin
Several things made this dish wonderful. First, the stewing hen from Dorignac’s (which the butcher kindly cut up for me) was the most delicious flavorful
Sheila’s Potato au Gratin
Wikipedia says: Gratin is a culinary technique in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg or butter. The term may be applied
MUSSELS PROVENCAL WITH POMMES FRITES
I found this recipe in my recipe-scrap book, and it really took me back. Pre-Katrina, I cooked dinner for SRS (he knows who he is!).
THE QUEEN’S HAT (SOUFFLE)
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at age 96 after a 70 year reign. Her passing made me sad and inspired me to