Recipe adapted with permission from the Cook'n with Class school in Paris and my teacher, Chef Constance Deledalle. By the way, Constance has a fun blog which she pens in English about her culinary adventures in Paris and beyond. For the bread, she used a hearty walnut-studded … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chorizo Basquaise Poached Egg with Olive Oil Crouton
How to Make No-Knead Artisan Bread [Video Lesson]
Making your own bread sounds like a laborious undertaking. But with this savvy recipe from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François, the authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, you'll find that it takes only minutes and four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt and … [Read more...] about How to Make No-Knead Artisan Bread [Video Lesson]
Recipe: Easy Fresh Tomato Sauce
Be sure to have all the ingredients ready before starting the sauce. It’s ready more quickly than you expect. Good tasting fresh tomatoes make all the difference here; cherry tomatoes work especially well and just need to be cut in half. Makes enough sauce for about four- to … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Fresh Tomato Sauce
Hanging out with Jacques
Sometimes, you just have those pinch-me-is-this-really-happening experiences. Such a moment happened on the first official day of the book tour just before I went to speak at one of my favorite bookstores, R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Conn. As it happens, culinary … [Read more...] about Hanging out with Jacques
Book Trailer & Reviews for The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
The Kitchen Counter Cooking School officially goes on sale in about a month (Sept. 29th). As a preview, here's the official book trailer! I'm also pleased to announce the initial tour dates. We'll continue to add events but as you can see, the Mike and I will be everywhere. I'm … [Read more...] about Book Trailer & Reviews for The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
