It was my first year of planting jalapenos in my garden and I got a good harvest. I was looking for a jam recipe to use a couple of my jalapenos and I found this quick and simple recipe Red Jalapeno Pepper Jam which does not require canning. I like the fact this recipe uses the natural pectin of…
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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
I am addicted to this Spiced Pumpkin Cookies recipe from Giada De Laurentiis, which is a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth for fall and Halloween. These Spiced Pumpkin Cookies are crisp, chewy, and not cake-like at all with the addition of pumpkin. The spices have just the right balance. What is also nice in this recipe that…
Chicken in Vinegar – Pressure Cooker
Chicken in Vinegar cooked with a pressure cooker is a rustic French dish really easy to make and perfect for a dinner during a busy week. The vinegar gives a tangy taste and the cream a nice velvety texture to the sauce which my family enjoys with rice and steamed green beans or peas on the…
French Apple Tart
For you, what is the best dessert to start the season of fall? For me, it is definitely the French Apple Tart filled with a homemade apple sauce and topped with thin slices of apples. It is simple, light, flavorful, and elegant. I brought this French Apple Tart to a Mom’s Night Out and got…
Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese
I found fresh figs in a store and decided to make this Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese. Initially I was thinking to use goat cheese instead of garlic herb cheese (Boursin) but my youngest son is not a fan of strong cheese. This Pizza with Figs, Balsamic Onions, and Garlic Herb Cheese…
Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French recipe made with fruit, traditionally black cherries, covered with a crêpe-like batter. It is really easy to make. This is my favorite recipe that I used to make in my childhood, light and flavorful. In my recipe, you will see that I use vanilla cane sugar which is often…
Rhubarb Meringue Pie
As I previously said, I love rhubarb and I made this Rhubarb Meringue Pie before it comes to the end of the season. This version of Rhubarb Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert to enjoy. I was surprised how the pie was incredibly melting in your mouth and the meringue over the top is lightly crisp. There…
Melted Red Pepper Chicken in Granite Ware Roaster
After 3 years of not seeing my family, I traveled to eastern (Metz) and southwestern (Bordeaux and Arcachon Bay) France this summer. I am back in the U.S.A. with my head full of memories and my palate satisfied with so much good food and drinks! Today I am writing about a cooking method that I…