FFwD: Gougères

October 01, 2010 by Monica in Appletizers & Snacks, Baking, Cooking Club, Entertaining, FFwD

And as some of you may know by now, Dorie Greenspan had published another book called Around my French Table.

And a cook-a-long group soon follow. And because you guys know that I’m crazy, I joined up. To be fair, this was being discussed in the TWD group months ago, and in fact it was projected to start in 2011. But the book got an early release and here we are. Over 1000 home cooks have joined the French Fridays with Dorie (FFwD) movement and we all be sharing our experiences in cooking through the 500 page book every Friday. So along with my Sweet Kitchen Tips, I will also post any recipe that I make from the book.

And about that book….

Bruschetta with Fig spread, Gruyere topped with Prosciutto and Spinach

September 24, 2010 by Monica in Appletizers & Snacks, Bread, Entertaining, Fruit, Grilling, Quick Meal, Savory

I had a rough week this pass week.

I’m so, but SO glad that it’s finally over (or at least in 3 more hours).

Then it will be a pack action weekend in my kitchen. I’m testing recipes, coming up with yummy stuff that involved expensive ingredients and lots of lost of taste test.

Who said that recipe development is fun?

Oh, yeah – I think I did.

Leftover Chicken Quesadillas with Cool Cilantro dipping crema

September 23, 2010 by Monica in Appletizers & Snacks, Chicken, Dinner, Latin, Quick Meal, Savory

I make quesadillas when I have tons of left over in the refrigerator that I need to get rid off. Those are the best quesadillas. The ones made with the leftovers. Trust me.

I have no idea why it works, it just does.

But these ones came out so yummy, I had to share. You could go out and get the ingredients that I used, but again, you can also be adventurous and take some of what I did and make it your own with your own leftovers tonight.