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Baked Brie the Simple Way
This past Saturday I had a very busy plate: Cooking class at 10 for 12 young ladies and a small order of appetizers for that same afternoon. I could have cooked dinner, but i chose to go for a long … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, Recipe with Demarle Cookware, silpat, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged appetizer, baked brie, brie, easy recipe, fast recipe, France, French, garlic, silpat
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Crepes filled with Swiss Cheese and Salami
Yesterday was La Chandeleur in France. For those of you who may not know what Chandeleur is, it is National French Pancake Day. I am not very familiar with the reason why we eat crepes on that day, but supposedly … Continue reading
Posted in Eating experiences, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged crepe, France, French, La Chandeleur, pancake, Pancake Day
Creme de Marrons or Chestnut Cream
When I was a child, and it rained over night, we would go to the nearest forest and search for “cepes”. Cepes are big mushrooms similar to portobello that seem to pop up after a good rain. I remember never … Continue reading
Pear Tart with Frangipane (Almond Paste)
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving. I sure did even though I spent a lof of my day in my kitchen. But then again, it makes me happy. Unlike many of you, I did not host the Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, fruit, Tarts and Pies, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged almond, Demarleathome cookware, easy recipe, fast recipe, frangipane, French, pear
Chocolate Marbled Quatre Quart or Chocolate French Pound Cake
I have always been very “gourmande”. Growing up my mom always had to hide candy or chocolate because they would be gone in a flash if they were at finger length. It was the same with desserts;-) the bigger the … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, dessert, Fleximolds, octogonal silpat, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged chocolate, demarlathome cookware, easy recipe, French, French pound cake, Quatre-Quart
A quick Lunch fix: Smoked Ham, Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese
When I came home this past Tuesday during my lunch break, my whole family greeted with warmth but said: ” Cecile, can you please take us to the store, there is nothing to eat…” “Nothing to eat???, what do you … Continue reading
A Very French Dessert for Bastille Day: Blueberry and Raspberry Clafouti
Yesterday was Bastille Day. For those of you who do not know what it is, it is a French National Holiday that celebrates France becoming a republic. It is on this special day that the angry Parisian took over the … Continue reading
Hachi Parmentier and Haricots Verts with Sun-dried Tomatoes
On sunday, I usually like to cook a nice gourmet dinner but a lot happened this week-end that made me feel a bit drained. As a result comfort food seemed to be a quick solution to my laziness. Ingredients for … Continue reading
Mashed Potatoes with a French Twist
I do not know if this applies to most German family, but potatoes are my husband’s favorite and if I am asking what he would like to eat , his answer would generally be potatoes with something else;-) Well it was a … Continue reading
Posted in Large round mold, octogonal silpat, potato, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged brie, easy, French, mashed potatoes, quick recipe
Tarte aux Pommes: French Apple Pie
Fall is definitely here. The air is crisp in the morning, and the sunlight is changing. The sun is not so bright, and the light that the sun emits looks dimmer to me. You can slowly see changes in the … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, Tarts and Pies, What's Up in Cecile's Kitchen
Tagged apples, deep flexipan, easy recipe, French, tart, tarte aux pommes
