Christmas, European Recetas

Lemon cup cakes and some x'mas goodies.

My kids wanted cakes, homemade chocolates, and cookies for the Christmas celebration at their school. I came…

Polenta Basic

How to make a good basic polenta dish

Alfredo Potato Finger Fries

compote of tomato

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

Basil-Walnut Pesto

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Scottish Shortbread Men

A quick and tasty alternative to Gingerbread Men!

Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

This delicious salad is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation…

GOAT CHEESE AND ONION CRANBERRY PASTRY APPETIZER

This is for you my sweet Judy You asked and I CAME UP WITH THIS I HOPE IT IS WHAT YOU WANTED,THE FLAKY CRUST…

BEEF BOURGUIGON

THIS IS A RECIPE GOES BACK AS FAR AS THE 1980S THIS MY VERSION FOUND IN FRENCH BISTROS..AND IS ALWAYS A HIT WHENEVER I SERVE IT ..SERVE OVER MASHED…

Panettone Bread Pudding

A great way to use all the leftover Panettone and great for Christmas or New Years dessert.

Sapphire festive punch

Amazing sharing drink. Perfect for the celebrations with a little fizz to it!!

Sapphire christmas punch

Great Holiday party sharing cocktail. Easy to make, tasty with easy to find ingredients! Just build it in a punch bowl and leave it on the table for…

FRENCH POTATOES

I love this simple recipe. The smell of the fresh thyme reminds me of spring when they are cooking. These potatoes are also wonderful served with…

ROAST CHICKEN Les Paresseux AND Pumkin Flan!!

Roast chicken the french way and a lovely savory cheesy flan to go with it !! Step by step pics too!