Last fall I read "French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure" by Mireille Guiliano. It is a fabulous book! Her writing is clever and witty as she takes the guilt out of eating, while teaching reasonable moderation and thoughtful food practices instead. In the chapter entitled "Bread & Chocolate" she encourages … Continue reading HOMEMADE FRENCH BAGUETTES
Tag: Cookbooks
Last week I published a post that listed some resources I'm using to learn how to be a better home cook. You can read that post HERE. One of the resources I highlighted is the bookazine, "America's Test Kitchen: Essential Recipes". In recent weeks have made several of the recipes from this cooking treasure. And … Continue reading SKILLET MEATY LASAGNA
I've been using this recipe for years to make dinner for my family, and found it easy to adapt to feed a large crowd of hungry guests. This dish can be prepared in less than an hour, making it great option for nourishing your community on a busy week night. EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (serves 16 … Continue reading EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This is the best/easiest recipe I have found for homemade minestrone soup. I discovered the original recipe in a cookbook called "Beyond Macaroni and Cheese" that I bought at a Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS) Convention that I attended when my kids were very young. A season that feels like another lifetime now. For years, when my … Continue reading THE BEST MINESTRONE SOUP
I found this wonderful recipe in the 2013 issue of "Gooseberry Patch Thanksgiving Made Easy". I keep this cookbook on my shelf year round because it holds so many gems, including these dinner rolls that have become a family favorite. This is a great recipe if you are new to bread making. You simply … Continue reading GRUYERE ROLLS
