Airy and simple, this legendary French comfort food consists of a cheese base combined with whisked egg whites, butter, milk, and flour. The dish puffs up into a decadent, golden soufflé when baked. Cheese soufflé is believed to have been invented during the late 18th century. Today, it is typically served hot in small ramekins …
Invented in the early 1800s in Antonin Carême’s pastry store in Paris, these round, light, airy puff pastries are baked such that the center part can be removed, creating a cavity that is then filled with either sweet or savory fillings. Carême’s signature vol-au-vent was known as the financière, the filling of which consisted of …
A specialty of Aix-en-Provence, calissons are diamond-shaped sweets made with almonds and candied melons, covered in icing. The tradition of combining almonds and candied fruits dates all the way back to Greek and Roman times, while some texts from the 12th-century mention Italian monks who made cakes from almonds. As almonds became important in the …
Pound cake is a British dessert consisting of one pound of each of the following ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, hence the name. There is no leavening agent used in the preparation, except the air that is whipped into the batter. It dates back to the early 1700s, and because many people didn’t know …
Often dubbed as the Corsican take on cheesecake, fiadone is a traditional dessert prepared with brocciu (fresh whey cheese made from goat’s or ewe’s milk), eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Occasionally, oranges are used instead of lemons, and the base can be enriched with local liqueurs. The cake was once a staple dish …
A distant cousin of Italian pesto, this classic Provençal cold sauce traditionally consists of olive oil, fresh parsley, and crushed garlic. The name pistou comes from the Provençal word for “crushed”, due to the fact that the sauce is ideally prepared by crushing the combined ingredients in a mortar and pestle until the sauce reaches …
En papillote (lit. in paper or in parchment) is a simple French technique of preparing food that’s been carefully wrapped in paper packets by moist-heat cooking. This unique cooking method helps trap steam inside the paper packets, allowing for the food to cook in its juices and retain all the flavors, aromas, and nutrients. Food prepared this way …
Homemade Pico de Gallo made with simple, fresh ingredients! This addicting fresh salsa has a spicy kick to it. Learn how to make authentic pico de gallo with this easy recipe! An Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe Living in Texas I’d say that Tex-Mex recipes are my specialty. I have taught myself over the almost …
An easy Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. This light and fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad makes the perfect summer dinner – filled with berries, pecans, creamy goat cheese, grilled chicken and avocado for the ultimate bite! If you’re in the market for light and fresh salads like me, you …
Learn How to Grill the Best Burgers out there with this easy burger grilling guide. Everything you need to know – the best meat for burgers, how to shape, how to season and how long to cook. Change up your burger game this summer by learning how to really grill a burger! How to Grill …
Find out how to make the Best Grilled Pizza without using a pizza stone! This easy grilled pizze recipe uses homemade whole wheat pizza dough and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a summer dinner or entertaining a crowd. The Best Grilled Pizza Recipe Ever Honestly, we make pizza on the grill at least once a …
The Ultimate Guide for the Best Grilled Vegetables – all my easy grilling tips, cooking times, no stick methods, seasoning recommendations and how to serve your grilled vegetables for the best summer dinner out there! How to Make the Best Grilled Vegetables I don’t know about you, but I find that I eat more vegetables …
How to Grill Salmon perfectly every time without it sticking to the grill! An easy step-by-step guide to grilling salmon, no marinade necessary. Get a super healthy delicious dinner on the table in 15 minutes! How to Grill Salmon Perfectly Knowing how to Grill Salmon or Grill Fish for that matter can be an intimidating …
Learn How to Grill Steak Perfectly every time with this step-by-step guide & temperature chart. No marinades or fancy cooking methods. Just learning to pick the best cuts of meat, seasoning well, and searing on a hot grill to get a perfectly grilled steak without fail. Looking for more summer grilling ideas? Try these grilled …
How to Grill Corn on the Cob perfectly every time! Whether you’re grilling with pre-soaked husks or without husks! Learn how to grill them flawlessly in less than 20 minutes – then top with a honey chipotle butter for the perfect side dish to enjoy all summer! Some of my favorite recipes to serve with …
This refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Gin and Tonic is the stuff summer cocktail dreams are made of! Fresh Watermelon pureed then put in a pitcher with lime juice, gin, sliced cucumber, mint and tonic water for that fizzy touch – the perfect light sip. Looking for more watermelon recipes? Try my Watermelon Vodka Cocktail and my …
Learn how to make the perfect Honey Garlic Cedar Plank Salmon on the grill every time. Slather each piece of fresh salmon with a savory honey garlic butter, top with fresh lemon then infuse with smoky cedar flavor for the ultimate summer dinner recipe! What goes with salmon? Some of my favorite sides to serve …
The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe you’ll ever make, rubbed with a smoky chipotle spice rub, grilled to perfection then slathered in a homemade bbq sauce. A quick & easy grilled BBQ Chicken that’s juicy, tender and loaded with flavor – the perfect summer dinner! What goes with BBQ chicken? My favorite sides to serve along …
An Epic Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe that’s the ultimate blend of sweet, smoky, tangy with just a hint of spice and it’s made without ketchup! It’s the perfect BBQ Sauce to slather on chicken, ribs, pork, grilled pizza or even a burger! Looking for more barbecue sauce recipes? Try my Mango BBQ Sauce (it has …
