Cook the Book Fridays: Chocolate-Covered (not Chai) Mocha Bars from Everyday Dorie

This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie and it’s one I wasn’t sure about making since I am not really a “tea person”. I don’t like tea-flavoured things and I am not a fan of chai (note: Did you know that “chai” means “tea” in Hindi? Here’s … Read more

A mini version of Dorie Greenspan's The Everything Cake on a white plate on a wooden background.

Tuesdays with Dorie: The Everything Cake from Baking with Dorie

This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe comes from Baking with Dorie. The Everything Cake is the sort of cake you need in your back pocket – much like a pound cake or a French yoghurt cake (I have recipes in both In the French kitchen with kids and French Food for Everyone: le goûter), it … Read more

Cook the Book Fridays: Flounder Meunière with Onion-Walnut Relish from Everyday Dorie

This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorieand I haven’t done a good job with it this week because: 1. I couldn’t find flounder or sole, just tilapia and 2. I didn’t make the “relish” because Neil doesn’t like walnuts and I don’t like anchovies. So, sorry! It … Read more

Tuesdays with Dorie: Devil’s Thumbprints from Baking with Dorie

This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe comes from Baking with Dorie. Devil’s Thumbprints are fudgey and delicious and packed with chocolatey flavour! Dorie says: I’m often asked if I ever make a mistake in a recipe and end up with something good. These cookies were that kind of a lucky accident. I must not have … Read more

Tuesdays with Dorie: Szarlotka from Baking with Dorie

This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe comes from Baking with Dorie. Szarlotka is a kind of Polish apple pie. This website gives a nice explanation: It’s based on a buttery shortcrust, filled with spiced shredded apple, optional custard or meringue and topped with crumble or an additional layer of pastry. Baked until golden, it’s served … Read more