Tag Archives: seasonal – autumn

spice-poached pears

Posted on 03/03/2013 by

This is a long overdue catch up from last September. I was on vacation when the rest of the French Fridays with Dorie crew made Spice-Poached Pears, and I thought that I had better get it checked off the list … Continue reading →

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long and slow apples

Posted on 27/02/2013 by

I was apparently pretty useless over the holidays and ended up missing quite a few French Fridays with Dorie recipes. Among them was this one, Long & Slow Apples. Not the most exciting sounding recipe in the world, but my … Continue reading →

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brown-sugar squash and brussels sprouts en papillote

Posted on 01/02/2013 by

The whole en papillote thing has never really worked for me. Which is not to say that I don’t like foods cooked with this method, but that foods which I try to cook using this method, never actually seem to … Continue reading →

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herb-speckled spätzle

Posted on 31/01/2013 by

It’s rather ridiculous really. I have been living in Germany for almost 6 years, and the first time I am making spätzle is from a french cookbook written by an american author. To say that my german husband was skeptical … Continue reading →

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apple-almond tart

Posted on 12/10/2012 by

So this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe is actually called Crispy, Crackly Apple-Almond Tart, but since I couldn’t find filo dough I had to drop the Crispy, Crackly part and use puff pastry instead. But despite this initial setback, … Continue reading →

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endives, apples, and grapes

Posted on 28/09/2012 by

Busy busy. Got back late last night from a business trip and today I need to quickly repack my bags because tonight we are heading down to Munich for Oktoberfest. I barely remember when I had a chance to make … Continue reading →

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pumpkin gorgonzola flans

Posted on 16/01/2012 by

Canned pumpkin is something of a commodity for canadian and american expats living in continental europe. Rumors regarding sightings in local grocery stores abound, but I for one have yet to see it in a single store anywhere in Frankfurt. … Continue reading →

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spiced squash, fennel, and pear soup

Posted on 11/11/2011 by

It’s that time of year once again, time to take the ice cream maker out of the freezer and start stocking up on soup for those cold winter days when I’m too lazy to cook. I love soup and it … Continue reading →

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french apple cake

Posted on 09/11/2011 by

My German mother in law is one of those cooks who never uses a recipe and wouldn’t know how to give you a recipe if you asked. I know this because I have tried to ask, and her response is … Continue reading →

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