Cassoulet

Time: 48 hours (over 3 days) Serves – 12 Cassoulet is a classic recipe that I only make once a year – partly because it takes a good 2 days to make it properly and secondly because then when we do have it, we appreciate it and enjoy it. This makes a big serving. This…

Bourbon & Dill Shrimp Appetizer

Time: 20 minutes I have made this recipe easily a dozen times as it is so easy and so very tasty. It comes from a skillet recipe book that I have, but it is such a sophisticated appetizer, I paired it with the theme from the Godfather. Truly for the suave and debonair… Music Selection:…

Chicken Chickpea Shakshuka

Time: 45 minutes Would you be happier eating this shakshuka? Yes, yes – you would and you’re going to be “just fine” today…. especially if you make this dish. It is a one skillet dish, fast, healthy and the flavours taste even better the next day! Music Selection: The Corrs – Would You be Happier…

Overnight Baked Cinnamon Toast

Time: overnight plus 1 hour baking My family loves french toast. I am not such a big fan, but I do like to make it for them as it is a meal they will fill up on. This recipe is great when you are having company for breakfast or brunch – as we can focus…

Classic French Onion Soup

Time: 1 hour – 2 hours Music Selection: Don McLean – Vincent When we visited France, we spent a bit of time in Provence, and specifically went to Arles, where we learned about Vincent Van Gogh. He certainly was a character and his paintings are so colorful and bold. Speaking of bold, this onion soup…