I made this Chicken Française the other evening and I thought it so good I wanted to share. I bought two chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally. If you don’t want to do this, or don’t feel comfortable, ask your butcher. If you buy them already cut thinly you will … [Read more...] about Chicken Française
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Powder Puff Cookies
I just made the best little cookie. This recipe is sort of like a ladyfinger. Actually I think they are ladyfingers only in a cookie shape. They call for jam and whipped cream. Whipped cream and good jam, two of my favorite things. Ladyfingers and macrons have been on my bucket … [Read more...] about Powder Puff Cookies
Easy Yeast Rolls
If you are afraid of yeast this is an ideal recipe for beginners. I suggest you work by hand. You could use a mixer, but what you learn by working dough by hand is how the dough feels when it is right. Easy Yeast Rolls are great for beginners, but if you are very experienced I … [Read more...] about Easy Yeast Rolls
Visitandines
It is strawberry season. Time for strawberry shortcake, but I confess I do not like shortcake. Well I like the idea, I just don’t like the texture of the shortcakes. Shortcakes should taste like cake, but they taste like a biscuit to me, and I am not speaking of the English … [Read more...] about Visitandines
Panko Crusted Pork Cutlet
I try to have a varied menu, and I attempt to try new things as often as possible. Recently I did a guest post at Susan’s BNOTP with Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy and had a couple of you emailed me telling me how much they enjoyed it. I am like a kid when I hear that. If you … [Read more...] about Panko Crusted Pork Cutlet
Berry Fool
For April Fools Day I thought I would make a Berry Fool. Personally, I don’t like April Fool’s Day. I have had some mean jokes played on me. Not to say I don’t have a sense of humor, I do. But, humor can be funny or not by the timing. The worst joke I ever had played on me … [Read more...] about Berry Fool
Rosemary Popovers
I have not made popovers for years. Then while out shopping I found this lovely pan at an extreme discount. I usually go for the mini version - this pan makes huge popovers. I thought I would give it a try since I seem to have developed an obsession affection for bakeware. … [Read more...] about Rosemary Popovers
Guest Posting at BNOTP
Today I am guest posting at BNOTP, and I am so excited. This is my first chance to guest post and best of all it is for my friend Susan at Between Naps On The Porch. Susan’s blog is one of the earliest blogs that I started reading. She is a Tablescaper and she is really good … [Read more...] about Guest Posting at BNOTP
Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is perfect if you need something to take to work to make your co-workers smile, or you need a favor, or if you are having brunch and you need a sweet to balance the savory, or if you have someone stopping by for morning coffee and you need a little … [Read more...] about Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.