by Brian | May 2, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
From a few years ago, here is a lovely spring recipe: asparagus, peas, and onions sitting on top of puff pastry. It’s a rich and satisfying introduction to the new season. And filled with color beyond the flavor!...
by Brian | May 7, 2018 | Recipes
“Vol au Vent” means windblown in English. I’m not sure why this historic dish has this name, but it does. And because it is historic, Suzi is saying it is old and has no appeal for her. Hell, I’m old and I think I still appeal to her. But, this dish is another matter....
by Brian | Apr 29, 2018 | Recipes
You may have heard of Ladurée, the French patisserie shop that defined modern macaroons. If you visit Paris, you are never far from a storefront cascading with macaroons in rainbow of seasonal colors. They actually have other food, too. Like Napoleons. Even savory...
by Brian | Jan 11, 2016 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Author Hillary Davis of French Comfort Food is very fond of puff pastry. Good quality puff pastry, like Dufours, can be stashed in your home freezer for those times where you need quality and quickness. I don’t know of anyone who is not instantly addicted to the...
by Brian | Oct 22, 2015 | Recipes
Who can resist puff pastry? Crispy, buttery and always the container for something lovely. Here, from Amuse-Bouche, is a very simple yet sophisticated idea: little puff pastry tartlets filled with onion and herb. Author Rick Tramonto does suggest you try other onions...
