Being born and raised in the South, I am used to seeing Mayonnaise on or in almost everything. When I traveled to France and realized how much better the fresh Mayonnaise really is, I wanted to stop buying the stuff in the jar (even my favorite brand). The flavor of homemade is so much better, and then I actually have more control of what ingredients it is made from. I am ...
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Orange Cream Flan
Cinco de Mayo will soon be here. I'm planning a Mexican inspired menu to celebrate and thought flan would be perfect for dessert! Though the ancient Romans are credited with having created flan, the Spanish popularized this sweet custard style version that has become a staple in many of the nations that they influenced. To make this simple recipe you fist make a ...
Egg-speriment, perfect boiled eggs
Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...
Eggnog Stuffed French Toast
I was recently asked to provide a Christmas morning recipe for a friend that writes for a local newspaper. I shared my overnight oatmeal recipe and pulled out one of my favorite breakfast casserole ideas- Stuffed French Toast. I have been making stuffed French-toast casseroles for years. They are so wonderful because you make them ahead and then bake it in the morning. This ...
