A croque monsieur is a baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. A croque madame is a variant of the dish topped with a fried egg. The name is based on the verb croquer and the word monsieur. Everything French is better,…
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Yep, I wanted to bake again. Surprise, surprise, right?This time I used my excuse again that Raclette cheese CAN and IS an amazing component to a crispy, creamy, savory, sour, freshly baked quiche.Try it out: Mushroom Rosemary Preserved Lemon Quiche. Mushroom Rosemary Preserved Lemon Quiche Crust:6 Tbs. cold butter, cubed into 1″ pieces1 large egg1…
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Yes, this is a very interesting flavor combination of savory and sweet. I pride myself on the curiosities of different and divine decantations and concoctions.You may not think it to be, but it works well – REALLY well: fennel, onions, raisins, and parmesan, with a touch of honey, all baked into a perfect quiche! Serve…
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I worked in the textile industry for a skinny minute, if you can believe it. I’ve had A LOT of jobs in my life. I like variety, spice, and ultimately, my own schedule.In any case, as I wrote fabric descriptions of color and design for this company, I really came to enjoy the “chevron” pattern….
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Now that spring is in the air and summer is quickly approaching, I’m beginning to abandon my winter hermitage phase and venture out a little more often. The change is not yet extreme…but the freshness of the season is calling my name: Strawberries. Basil. Oh, and then a chocolate cream pie. The crust is peppered…
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Despite what my hubby believe, tamales really are a “thing” around the holidays. They are. Believe me. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and even over the new year, tamales are a “thing.” While I don’t have the energy, gumption, or heritage to devote to concocting full blown tamales at this point in my life, I do…
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Sweet and salty. Creamy and crunchy. Opposites attract ~ But it’s kind of like peanut butter and chocolate. Or Brussels sprouts and butter. They are a match made in heaven – simply made for each other. When it comes to crunchy, salty potato chips and chocolate, I’m reminded of my childhood days of biting into…
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