Remember when I told you that you could apply the recipe for coq au vin to other meats? Well hold onto your oven mitts, because here’s one that’s going to make your head spin. Why? Because it’s rich. It’s soft. It’s smooth. It’s unctuous. It […]
Weekends, especially Friday evenings, are usually when I devote myself to cooking big meals that are slightly more complicated and slightly more elevated than the weekday standbys. Fridays are often the best times for this, as that’s when our local farmers market takes place. I […]
When most people think about French cooking, they probably think of highly complex dishes with a lot of steps. And that can be true for many, many recipes. However, just because a recipe may seem complicated and has a lot of ingredients, doesn’t mean it’s hard. […]
As I’ve mentioned, I’ve really developed a fondness for leeks (you might even call it an obsession). In addition to using them frequently in soups, I’ve recently discovered their ability to make a savory sauce. I found this when I was looking for ideas for cooking […]
I’m currently having a love affair with leeks. I love their earthy oniony-ness. Most of all, I love their versatility. They can take almost any dish and make more flavorful without overpowering other flavors of a dish. And yet, they can also serve as the […]