(for those of you wondering about my absence from this site in the spring and my surgery in May, I’ve written it up here. I know my “Dorista” friends were surprised when I missed a few deadlines…) This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Brown Sugar … Read more
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Giverny Tomatoes are slow-roasted tomatoes that were inspired by a trip to Monet’s home, Giverny. Dorie says in this NYT Magazine article: The dish is simply a tomato, peeled and roasted at a very low temperature for a few hours … Read more
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Honey-Mustard Salmon Rillettes wasn’t a dish I was going to eat myself but a small portion of this was perfect for a light summer appetiser for others! Rillettes are a common apéritif item in France – typically using meat (pork) … Read more
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Tomato and Berry Gazpacho was something I wasn’t sure about so I figured it was the perfect thing to serve at a summer drinks event so that everyone got a small amount IN CASE people didn’t like it. I just … Read more
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Mixed Berry Pie was the perfect multi-day recipe for this not-quite-back-to-normal-recovering-from-major-surgery baker. I made the pie pastry one day and assembled it the next – and it was a great way to take advantage of VERY local berries: Backyard blackberries … Read more
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Roast Chicken with Pan-Sauce Vinaigrette sounded right up my alley – we love a good roast chicken around these parts! And the vinaigrette is the game changer: When the chicken’s cooked through, pour off the pan juices, crush the tender … Read more