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This recipe had nothing particularly difficult in the process of making it, it took a while to cook, it smelled great, and it tasted...

What to do when your favorite sous chef (that would be my sweetie, Elizabeth) finds a good deal at the grocery store for family packs of...

What kind of a French dish can you make when your family is having a "baked potato bar?" That was the challenge I faced and, of course,...

For all of you who have been worrying about my welfare -- thank you for your thousands of cards, e-mails, telegrams, phone calls and...

I love garlic. I really really love garlic. On a cold day I like soup. Needing a quick recipe I thought this Aigo Bouido (Garlic Soup)...

Thanks to a comment posted by my new Facebook friend, Francoise, she gave me a wonderful tip for some variations on Oeufs En Cocotte...

They say that "A rose by any other name is still a rose." Did you know that also applies to broccoli? Broccoli in French is still...

Just when I start to feel like I'm starting to "master" part of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" I'm reminded what a novice I really...

Need a quick and tasty side dish? Try this one! Pommes de Terre Pour Garniture are quick, easy, and fun to make and they're yummy too! ...

"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." What's that have to do with Oignons a la Creme (Creamed Onions)? Not a whole lot...

Living here in Pennsylvania we've grown accustomed to the local Pennsylvania Dutch new year's day tradition of having a meal of pork and...

Having a little more time available than usual, I decided to try and conquer my fears and attempt to roast a chicken again. "Poulet...

As I made the creamed onions a couple of days ago I faced a dilemma -- how many to cook. One of the challenges Julia poses for me from...

Ooof! I've learned another wonderful way to cook oeufs! Oeufs en Cocotte (Eggs Baked in Ramekins) are amazing!! Poached eggs have...

Today was a little chilly, I had the day off, and my 3-year-old granddaughter (Eloise) came for a visit. All that made this the perfect...

Start with the hardest recipe first, right? That seems to be the way my brain has worked as I've been going through my adventure of...

This was a milestone -- good or bad. I think good. I'm calling this "Dijon a la Creme" (Creamy Mustard Sauce) but I'm guessing at the...

These little white onions may be petite but Petits Oignons a la Creme (Creamed Onions) sure to pack a lot of flavor inside of them. This...

This post isn't exactly about food, but then again it is all about food. First of all, Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you and your...

I dare you, actually I double-dog dare you, to take a look at that photo and tell me that you can't wait to eat some brussel sprouts! ...