There are many versions of this delightful cake out there. I have experimented with many recipes and found this one to be my favorite. Most recipes call for dark rum, but I have substituted with apple brandy for its subtlety. Easy to make, not too sweet and fun to eat! […]
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Steak Diane al la Dee
Dee’s Steak Diane There are many recipes out there for Steak Diane. If you have never tried it, you’ve missed something! I have adapted my recipe through the years to suit my tastes. A splash of Madeira wine or Port puts it over the top. If you’re going to eat […]
La Ratatouille de Dee
If you have a garden, you likely have lots of great veggies in mid to late summer. Here is a rich, delicious way to use them that’s also healthy. The fresh herbs really make the flavors pop! Ratatouille is a French veggie stew – things always sound better in French!! La […]
Dee’s French Onion Soup au Gratin
I adapted this recipe from a 1968 Hippie cookbook I found at the University bookstore in Fort Collins, Colorado. This soup has depth that manages to please all the senses. Enjoy this family favorite! You will need four soup crocks or oven-proof bowls of some kind for this recipe. Dee’s Classic […]
Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Cheese Rounds and Orange Vinaigrette
Mixed Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Chevre’ and Orange Vinaigrette What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice 1 shallot, finely minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup […]
Blender Béarnaise Sauce
Blender Béarnaise Sauce What You’ll Need: 1 cup butter 4 egg yolks 2 teaspoons finely minced shallot 1 teaspoon dried French tarragon OR Fresh tarragon leaves, about 1 Tablespoon, chopped Salt to taste ½ teaspoon white, tarragon or champagne vinegar And of course, a blender! Steps: Place shallots, butter and vinegar […]
Mussels in Wine & Broth with Garlic, Fennel & Herbs
Mussels in Wine & Broth with Garlic, Fennel and Herbs Serves 4 as a main course What you’ll need: 4 pounds fresh live mussels 4 large shallots, chopped 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh fennel bulb 8 large cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups good quality dry white wine, such as Pinot […]
Cauliflower and Chevre’ Souffle’
Cauliflower and Chevre’ Soufflés Serves 4 Don’t let the “S” word (soufflé) scare you! Chevre’ is the French word for goat cheese. Things always sound so much better in French!! Chevre’ can take many forms, from creamy to crumbly. I use creamy Montrachet for this recipe because its consistency […]
Sweet and Savory Crepes
Crepes can be used as a main meal, dessert or even in soup! Scroll down for no-fail recipes for basic, sweet and savory crepes as well as recipes for two of my favorites, Seafood Crepes and Orange Crepes Souffle (easier than it sounds). Serve these to your family or to […]
