You don’t need to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this quick and delicious Irish Bread rich in flavor and in fiber. What makes it different from the other breads it’s the baking powder instead of the yeast. So in less than one hour you can have a wonderful […]
Bake this rich, buttery brioche bread for your kids, friends or a family weekend. You dont own a mixer, it doesn’t really matter. Mixing by hand is really simple. Start mixing the ingredients with a spoo, then continue on your counter top by hand until you obtain a smooth elastic ball of dough. The […]
I took this recipe from a french website called Chic Chic Chocolat, really a great source of inspiration. This dessert “Le Gâteau Magique aux Myrtilles et au Citron” is incredible! It’s deliciously light, the blueberries are juicy and the cake looks so cool with 3 different layers … take advantage of the blueberries still in season […]
The whole wheat bread that you usually get from a store or from a deli doesn’t taste good. Crumbly and tasteless, you think that’s the price of eating a bit more healthily. I think most people in America think under these assumptions: that you must either eat healthily, or eat food […]
Crepes are easier to make than you think and are so rewarding! These French street-food staples can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings. Here’s my friend Anne Marie’s recipe for basic salées and sucrées crepes. photos coco zordan
Why homemade yogurt? It tastes better (less sour) It’s better for you (no preservatives, sugar or chemicals added) It’s less expensive There’s no packaging waste photos by Coco Zordan Yogurt, yoghurt, or yoghourt (/ˈjoʊɡərt/ or /ˈjɒɡərt/; from Turkish: yoğurt; other spellings listed below) is a fermented milk product produced by […]
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and assembling them in a dish before baking. This recipe is one of the italian classics: creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh […]
Quiches are not only do-ahead ease but they’re a good way to use up leftovers. They are delicious, filling, nutritious, and economical. photos by coco zordan They can be served in a casual lunch, wrapped and carried to picnics, made ahead and reheated.
Almond cakes are totally happy to be gluten-free. More power to them. To make it more golosa add some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Or just enjoy it as is! photos by coco zordan
This is a quick and easy bechamel sauce, base for many recipes. A bit of history: The Béchamel sauce was used for centuries in Tuscan and Emilian cuisine and was imported in France by the cuisiniers of Marie de’ Medici second wife of King Henry IV of France. Then the […]