Xavier’s Garlic Butter
If we think of the ‘trinity’ of Xavier’s cooking, it must include his garlic butter, his vinaigrette and his tapenade, and if we could add a fourth, it would be his aioli. So many things are done with each of them.
SNAIL BREAD (Cake aux Escargots)
Cake aux Escargots certainly sounds better than Snail Bread. It is a perfect do-ahead appetizer that will convert even those souls opposed to escargot. But you may have to first tell them…it’s just olive bread !
Blue Cheese Pudding Souffle
Souffle! NO, don’t run. Believe it or not, this is easy and can be done ahead!
PARMESAN SHORTBREAD with FENNEL DUST
Parmesan Shortbread is a mainstay in my kitchen. Wonderful to pull out at aperitif time and serve along side other tidbits. Shown here with Celery Root Salad, S&P Quail Eggs, and Brazil Nuts….
Xavier’s French Apple Cake (Gâteau aux Pommes)
All French grandmothers make an apple cake and this is the version that Xavier remembers his grandmother making. This recipe veers just a bit from what one finds upon googling ‘French apple cake’. Most don’t have cream added at the end, but X remembers well his mémère’s skimming the very fresh cream from the top…
Xavier’s Warm Cabbage Salad (Salade de Choux Rouge)
This is a Xavier recipe that I forgot about until he mentioned it on Facebook. I immediately had to make it, not only because many of you requested it, but also because now I was craving it. It was very quick and easy to do since I had his vinaigrette the freezer ! #freezerpantry…
Xavier’s Vinaigrette
Year after year, Xavier’s Vinaigrette is the number 1 recipe request from …
The Wheat of Sainte Barbe’s day
My creche (nativity) is waiting for……
Raspberry Muffins
This is my all time favorite muffin. Very quick to make. Not even a mixer is required. I’ve tried to branch out and try others but invariably come back to this one. They are a part of every family gathering.
Squash Blossom Beignets
Squash Blossom Beignets are a summer ritual. Harvest them from your own garden or head to your local farmers market