Eggs in Snow (Oeufs a la Neige)
Oeufs a la neige (a/k/a "Eggs in Snow," "Île Flottante," or "Floating Island") isn't just a … [Read more...]
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BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 5 Comments
Oeufs a la neige (a/k/a "Eggs in Snow," "Île Flottante," or "Floating Island") isn't just a … [Read more...]
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Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten egg whites are added. When the batter is poured into ramekins and baked in a water bath, or "Bain … [Read more...]
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You will love this three-course dinner party menu. It's easy on the cook. It's easy on the wallet. And yes -- it's easy on the eyes! The first-course Red Bell Pepper Soup, the main-course Sage Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and the grand finale Pink Champagne … [Read more...]
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This Rustic Apple Cake looks and tastes like autumn sunshine. The sliced apples are flavored with lemon and cinnamon, and then arranged in rows on top of a nutmeg-scented batter. Need a lovely cake to serve for afternoon tea? Here's the recipe: Rustic Apple Cake: The … [Read more...]
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Love cocktails? Appetizers? Stress-free entertaining? Then you will love the appetizers from my latest YouTube video, "Cocktails in the Parlor. " The appetizers in question can all be made ahead of time. This means that you, the host who might also have to wear the hats … [Read more...]
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Here's the Gingersnap Cookies recipe from the "Autumn Afternoon Tea" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The Gingersnaps in question are as sweet and spicy as autumn sunshine. And nothing could be easier to make. The only mixing equipment you'll … [Read more...]
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Yesterday, just for the joy of it, I made Apple Brown Betty. Do you know this autumn-scented 19th-century dessert? It's easier to make than Apple Crisp. It's economical, too, as the only primary ingredients are apples and whatever bread you happen to have on hand. Join … [Read more...]
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Yesterday, because the outside temperature had plummeted to 56°F, and because I found some early-season apples at my local orchard, I made a batch of Apple-Cranberry Scones. These autumn tea-time treats are moist, tender, colorful, and...well, I hope that you will give … [Read more...]
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Here's the printable recipe from my "Let's Make Baguettes" video that was recently published on YouTube. The baguettes in question have a crackling-crisp crust, a yeasty aroma, and a chewy interior. The no-knead dough is made with only flour, salt, yeast, and … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 9 Comments
This no-cook Cucumber-Mint Soup is almost as good as air conditioning on a hot, humid day. It's cold. It's refreshing. It's infused with the invigorating aromas of fresh mint and fresh lime. And nothing could be easier to make. Just toss the ingredients into the jar of … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 5 Comments
I love Zucchini Romano Casserole. Love it, love it, love it. The dish is similar to Eggplant Parmigiana, if you omit both the eggplant and the Parmesan cheese. Zucchini is the star of this Italian-inspired show, and the supporting cast includes Pecorino Romano cheese. I … [Read more...]
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My mother often made this Healthy Cabbage Casserole in the 1970s when I was a kid. It's nutritious. It's delicious. And for me, at least, it's healthy! It's also inexpensive to make -- cabbage is still a bargain these days, even as food prices are soaring globally. The … [Read more...]