DISCOVER THE CULINATOR

It's been a busy week and I haven't had much chance to cook (but we did enjoy some Chinese takeout during the week -- definitely wasn't...

Creamed carrots! One of my new favorite foods! These are a slightly simpler version of the previous Carotes a la Concierge with the...

This wasn't even close to being a recipe from Julia's book but I'm sure she'd forgive a beginner such as I. Since a photo of it was...

I just had to try this one because it was in "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." If Julia put it in the book it must be pretty...

We've all heard the slogan "Safety First." As you may recall from my post regarding glazed oranges, I managed to slightly burn my finger...

This Potage Parmentier was actually the first course of a complete dinner that I prepared, but I've decided to write about each piece...

What to make when I have a bowl full of sweet green and red peppers and I've already used some previously to make ratatouille? Lucky for...

I sometimes wonder if Julia Child ever ate anything other than French cuisine. She lived in France for many years and loved the food,...

I often refer to my new friend "Julia Child" who provides guidance and recipes in her book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." As I...

These glazed carrots were actually made as the vegetable side dish to accompany the Boeuf Bourguignon and were quite tasty and easy to...

I thought I'd briefly share this to show that French and Americans really can get along beautifully. In the past, when I've made an...

In her book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," Julia often calls for using fresh herbs. So far, I've had several recipes which have...

I thought a concierge was that guy who gives great recommendations and advice down in the hotel lobby? "Carrotes A La Concierge"...

Breakfast again! Since the previous version of hollandaise sauce and Eggs Benedict had turned out so well, I decided to try making it...

Can't decide whether you want scrambled eggs (Oeufs Brouilles) or an omelette (L'Omelette Roulee)? Lucky for us, Julia has a solution --...

These garlic mashed potatoes are an exceptional dish if you're concerned with an invasion of vampires. Keeping in mind that I doubled...

There is the old saying, "Life's short, eat dessert first." This is a dessert that you could use and not feel too guilty about since...

This one was all about conquering my fears. I love Eggs Benedict and it is one of my favorite things to order when going to a restaurant...

Elizabeth has officially become an enabler. First she gave me my very own copy of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and now...she...

I don't know about you, but poached eggs are actually one of my favorite ways to eat eggs. At the same time, poaching them can be a bit...