Leek and Gruyère Soufflé
Posted by Tracy | Filed under breakfast & brunch
Last month, my baking buddy Becky and I signed up for one of the free technique classes offered by our local Williams-Sonoma store entitled “Simply Soufflé.” Despite the lack of seating (even though you had to reserve a space for the class) and the fact that we were surrounded almost entirely by snooty rich ladies, [...]
Quiche Lorraine Tartlets
Posted by Tracy | Filed under breakfast & brunch
Almost a month ago now, I had some friends over for an afternoon of baking, movie watching, and chatting. We decided that we would make brunch together and then bake some bread. I really wanted to make quiche, but I didn’t want to make my mom’s quiche recipe since it makes two 9″ quiches, and [...]
Gratin de Pommes de Terre et Saucisson
Posted by Tracy | Filed under soups, salads, & sides
One more Thanksgiving post before I get on to the Christmas stuff – promise! But this dish was just too good not to share. I made this as a side for our Thanksgiving feast, because I didn’t want to make a green bean casserole. Now don’t me wrong, I love a good green bean casserole…but [...]
Tags: cheese, eggs, French, onion, potato, sausage
Eggnog
Posted by Tracy | Filed under drinks
Eggnog might seem a little strange for this month’s Flavor of the Month – a tribute to John Hughes – so let me explain. Every year around Christmas, we have certain traditions. With my family, it’s always been to watch It’s a Wonderful Life and to get up early on Christmas morning and open presents, [...]
Tags: eggs, flavor of the month
Maple & Brown Sugar “Macarons”
Posted by Tracy | Filed under desserts & sweets
Well, I just couldn’t help myself. Despite the fact that I’m allergic to peanuts/nuts, I really wanted to try my hand at macarons. I asked Susan, who had just made these, if there was any possible substitute for the almonds required in making macarons. She even asked Helen, the macaron queen herself! But alas, the [...]
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