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Soufflés — A Love Story
My first experience with soufflés came during my very first hours working as an extern (code name for person who knows nothing and makes even less) in the kitchen of a now defunct French restaurant […]
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Pie, Cobbler, Tart, Crumble?
Cherry blossoms in full bloom are a breathtaking sign that spring has sprung in Washington, DC and with spring comes the promise of warmer weather, sunnier skies and fresh berries — cherries included, of course! […]
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Trifles
Lemons and their tart, refreshing flavor signal spring to me so we’re welcoming spring with a week’s worth of lemon-y recipes! Trifles are layered desserts usually made of fruit, sponge or pound cake (cut into […]
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Potato 101
In French, potatoes are pommes de terre or apples of the earth. They’re relatively simple to grow, which makes them inexpensive and widely abundant. Nutritionally, they are high in complex carbohydrates, but contain little or […]
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Formal Dinner Party Courses
In the 20-plus years I’ve lived in the DC area, I have yet to be invited to a White House State Dinner. (There’s no apparent reason why I would be invited, but can’t I keep […]
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Sugar 101 | Choose the Right Sugar
One trip down the baking aisle in the grocery store and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the various sugar options available. How do you know which one to choose? Here’s a quick Sugar 101 […]
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French Onion Soup
This is one of the first things I learned to cook in culinary school. It’s a simple, rustic soup full of basic cooking techniques. You’ll practice knife skills by slicing the onions and perfect your […]