Mousse au chocolat et à l’orange
This chocolate mousse will dazzle your dinner guests with a hint of orange imparted from Grand Marnier and orange zest. Continue reading Mousse au chocolat et à l’orange
Category: French
Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread
Real Jarlsberg cheese from Norway would be lost in the flavors of this dip. Just buy a plain 8-ounce block of generic Swiss cheese. Lie to you guests if you must. They will get over it. Continue reading Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread
French Beef Stew
Here’s a savory beef stew recipe Paul developed around 2006 that he makes on cool nights. Only the first 30 minutes require active preparation in the kitchen. Continue reading French Beef Stew
Fluffy Riced Potatoes
The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes
All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown
I hesitated to write anything about this restaurant, because I don’t want to fight everyone else for a reservation in the future. Continue reading All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown
Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette
Treat yourself to the summer harvest of tomatoes and zucchini ripened in the heat of late July in a baked French galette. Continue reading Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette
Creole Salad
In this spicy salad, acidic marinade tames and softens the shallot and celery, olives provide a meaty flavor and texture, cucumbers add fresh crunch, and feta brings a creamy tang. Continue reading Creole Salad
Cream of Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Grilled Granny Smith Apple Melt Sandwiches
The grilled sandwiches provide a crunchy contrast to the creamy soup with buttered multi-grain toast and crisp green apple enriched with soft warm Brie and honey Dijon mustard. Continue reading Cream of Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Grilled Granny Smith Apple Melt Sandwiches
Mushroom Galette
Mushrooms take well to several cheeses: Bleu, Brie, Swiss, goat cheese. Continue reading Mushroom Galette
Green Apple Salad with Honey Roasted Walnuts and Smoked Bleu Cheese
Crisp green apple salad with thin slices of Granny Smith apple, honey roasted walnuts, and smoked Bleu cheese over Bibb lettuce with apple cider vinaigrette. Continue reading Green Apple Salad with Honey Roasted Walnuts and Smoked Bleu Cheese
Place at the Table 