Here is this week’s menu: 1. Coq au vin (single $12; $20 for 2) You can get more French than this classic chicken dish with a luxurious wine sauce, mushrooms, carrots and pearl onions. 2. French Yogurt Cake ($4) This cake is like a cousin to a pound cake, except it’s less sweet and is…
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Sept 4-5 (Labor Day Weekend) Bake Sale
Here is my menu for Labor Day weekend. As some folks may be heading out on Friday, I’m happy to make the cookies available for pick up on Thursday evening. 1. French Quiches ($12 serves 1; $20 serves 2) Quiches are great! Not only are my quiches delicious but they can be enjoyed any time…
August 28-29 Bake Sale
Here is my menu for this weekend: 1. Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts ($12 serves 1; $20 serves 2) Penne pasta with a delicious combination of the sweetness of fresh pears and the unique flavor of gorgonzola cheese, topped with roasted chopped walnuts and slices of Prosciutto. (specific if you want vegetarian option) 2….
August 21-22 Bake Sale
Here is my Mediterranean menu for this weekend: 1. Tabbouleh with Chicken-Spinach Meatballs ($12 serves 1; $20 serves 2) This classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salad, also known as Tabouli, is bursting with freshness with fresh herbs like parsley and bulgur, along with cucumbers and tomatoes. Served with chicken-spinach meatballs and a side of plate-licking-delicious…
August 14-15 Bake Sale
Inspired by the dill I saw at the farmers’ market this weekend, I decided to do something a little fancy this weekend for the main course. Here is my menu for this weekend: 1. Salmon with cucumber and fennel salad (one for $15, two for $25) Poached salmon filet with sour cream dill sauce, served…
August 7-8 Bake Sale
It is hard to believe we’re already in August! Taking advantage of the nice seasonal fruits and vegetables, here is my menu for this weekend: 1. Ratatouille with Roasted Pork Tenderloin (one for $12, two for $20) Straight from Provence (in the South of France) to you, ratatouille (pronounce “rat-tat-TOO-ee”) is a fabulous rustic dish…
July 31-August 1 Bake Sale
Back to France this weekend with a Mediterranean selection of yummy eats: 1. Salade Niçoise (one for $12, two for $20) A lovely refreshing salad from the south of France (Nice), perfect for these hot summer days. It comes with cherry tomatoes, green beens, baby potatoes, olives, a hard boiled egg, and tuna, dressed with…
July 24-25 Bake Sale
This weekend I’m bringing a bit of Italy to my kitchen and to your homes (since we can’t easily go there these days!): 1. Gnocchi alla Capricciosa (one for $12, two for $20) This dish is inspired by the pizza Capriocciosa, and comes with mushroom, artichoke, tomato and black forest ham (vegetarian only option also…
July 17-19 Bake Sale
This weekend I decided to focus on healthy and wholesome eating, and will be whipping up the following goodies: 1. All Green Quinoa Primavera – with Chicken or Veggies (one for $12, two for $20) Delicious as a full meal or a side dish. Either way, you’ll love the fresh tender-crisp asparagus, peas, and homemade pesto….
July 10-12 Bake Sale
This weekend we’ll be taking a culinary trip to the South: 1. Gumbo (one for $12.00, two for $20.00) Gumbo, a classic go-to meal in Louisiana, is like getting a taste of New Orleans in a bowl. This cajun spiced stew has a combo of chicken and andouille sausage, or you can upgrade and add shrimp…