original: https://www.oliviascuisine.com/poulet-vallee-dauge/ 3 SweeTango apples, cored and diced 4 ounces butter, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 to 4 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks I used boness skinless thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 large…
Original recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/gratin-dauphinois-recipe-1375736 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 5 cups whole milk 2 cloves garlic, very lightly crushed 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups crème fraiche (or sour cream) 1 teaspoon salt…
I keep forgetting how easy this is to make. A few years ago, my Sweet Lady Wife and I went to a small French cafe in PHoenix. For dessert my wife ordered the Creme Brûlée. As she finished it she…
This recipe is a great example of why I love French Cuisine: A few simple ingredients, prepared simply, producing a unique flavor. Chicken breast braised in apple cider and brandy, served with sautéed apples and a cream sauce. (I apologize for…
Or as Julia Child would call it, "Courgettes aux Epinards". This is right out of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume Two. It is surprisingly tasty. My Sweet Lady Wife - who is not a zucchini fan - raved…
First an apology: I'm sorry I have been away for a while. My business is kinda taking off, and for the past couple of weeks it has consumed almost every spare minute. I'm back though. This is part two about…
Not like in 'the most recent'. 'Last' in like 'No More'. Heather is moving my favorite gourmet kitchen tools store to a new location. The good news is that she is going to be right in the heart of everything:…
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner! Not satisfied with the results of The Great Crepe Experiment, I worked on it a little more. Those that know me understand my drive to focus on a problem until I get it…
I wrote earlier that La Madeleine here in Phoenix has lost their lease. I was really fond of the place. It was just about the only unpretentious French restaurant I know here in Phoenix. And though I was very fond…
A couple of weeks ago, Bea at La Tartine Gourmande made the most beautiful chocolate madeleines. I was seduced. So on my last visit to Plate It Up! I bought a silicone madeleine pan. Bea's receipe is super easy to…