As I was describing my perfectly perfected pie crust to a new group of art enthusiast friends, I sensed a need to demonstrate my curated, crusty craft.Strawberries are in season, as are home-grown tomatoes and tantalizing tarragon. Thus, a sweet and savory snack, with the tang of mascarpone cheese, fresh sheep’s milk feta, and a touch of…
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While quiche can be so warming and comforting for me and many others, I believe I went just about the entire winter absent of baking my very favorite savory pastry pies! How did that happen? 🤯Time flies when you’re busy and having fun, fun, fun! 🤩 Today’s summer fun-filled day was made bright with a…
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With a cheesy Parmesan homemade quiche crust, and a filling of standard eggs, cream cheese, and a decadent red pepper bruschetta, along with MORE Parmesan, your savory taste buds will tingle and quiver. YUM! A pop of sweet from the sweet bell peppers pairs perfectly with the subtle, sharp tang of rustic Parm in this…
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Here I go with the savory galette recipes again.I just can’t get enough of the perfected pie crust: perfectly dense, insanely crunchy-crusty-chewy, and incredibly delicious. And, formed into a galette, rather than a pie, it just feels more satisfactory, contained, warming, and “single serve” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate…
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Can you imagine anything MORE decadent?Well, if you have a foodie imagination, I’m guessing you probably can – chocolate would most likely be involved. But, for today, we have a perfected pie crust, layered with sea salted caramel sauce, topped with a layer of sweetened cream cheese, another layer of Bonne Maman (the BEST) Wild…
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Quiche is one of the very first things I learned to bake – from my dear mama – as a child.I will always cherish that experience with her in the kitchen – as well as my LOVE FOR HER – and the creativity and freedom that the idea of “quiche” creates. We always created a…
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Let’s face it. Okra is slimy. BUT, it’s SO delicious. IF you can get past the texture, it’s a true delight. And, it’s a bit, “southern.” Thus, a savory quiche made with sautéed onions and okra calls for a little kicky homemade Cajun Seasoning. It’s bold, zesty, rustic, spicy, and spectacular!!!! Cajun Spiced Okra Onion…
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Just like your mind, tofu tastes like and “is” whatever you marinate it in, right?Well, this tofu pie is not marinated, but the sautéed red bell pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh thyme to the trick. All these things, baked with tofu and eggs into a flaky pie crust make the perfect savory pie: Red…
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It’s Brian’s favorite.All time favorite – well, maybe.There are a few things on the “favorites” list, which makes it difficult, since I never make the same thing twice.(Well, we actually have the SAME meal every Saturday – you can count on on that). Other than Saturday “Stink,” everything else is a new experiment. While somethings…
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“I’d love to have you cook something for me!” “Okay! I’d LOVE to cook something for YOU!” It’s my love language. I take requests, hints, subtle queues, and outright demands (well, sometimes). In any case, I adore my time in the kitchen and any excuse to plant myself there for a few hours and gift…
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