Brioche French Toast Casserole, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu

Buttery egg bread soaked in custard, studded with raspberries and almonds, sprinkled with brown sugar, and baked to warm, toasty perfection.

I was inspired to make this delicious dish while after reading The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny......

E is for Escargot

This is not a beautiful dish but it is delicious and much easier than trying to serve the snails in shells.  Serve them with a crusty baguette to soak up all the delicious buttery, herb, sauce.

E is for Escargot.....

Small Batch Sourdough Muffins studded with Chocolate Caramel #MuffinMonday

These tasty little muffins are made with sourdough and chocolate-covered caramels left from Valentine's Day.  Since I was using Valentine's candy I decided to use my heart-shaped silicone muffin pan.

It's Muffin Monday.......

VORP #SundayFunday

What the heck is VORP you ask?  Well, we have all heard of GORP the synonym for Trail Mix, VORP is my version using leftover Valentine's Day Candy as one of the key ingredients.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes to help you use up that Leftover Valentine's Day candy sitting in your pantry.

Supremes De Volaille Aux Champignons, the Weekly Menu and A Book Review

Tender, boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a savory mushroom sauce.  Easy to make and elegant to serve.

I was inspired to make this iconic recipe from Julia Child after reading A Murder Most French.....

Hamburger Hotdish and a Book Review #LitHappens

This quick and easy casserole was a favorite when I was young.  I forgot all about it until I was reading The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride in which this dish was served up for dinner one evening.

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole #SundayFunday

Fresh vegetables, roasted and then layered with corn tortillas, salsa, and cheese for a hearty, meatless casserole that will please even the most stubborn carnivores.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Fresh Ideas Using Vegetables this week....

Shrimp Pad Thai, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review

This quick dinner is perfect for those days when you walk in the door, starving, but have forgotten to take anything out for dinner.  

You will have made and eaten this dish in less time than it would take to phone and have it delivered. 

D is for Dates

This savory dish has a touch of sweetness from the dates tamed down by the tartness of vinegar.  It is not a beautiful dish but it is an amazingly delicious dish that is ready in less than an hour.

It's time for the letter "D" in the 2025 Alphabet Challenge......

Brioche #BreadBakers

Delicious, tender, buttery, egg bread that takes very little hands-on time, with all the kneading done using your stand mixer and dough hook.  Start this bread the day before as it requires a night in the refrigerator.

The Bread Bakers are sharing French bread recipes in honor of Valentine's Day....

Chile Garlic Oil Noodles #EattheWorld

This Meatless Noodle dish from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, reminds me of an Asian version of the more familiar,  Pasta Aglio e Olio.

We are visiting Myanmar this month as we Eat the World.....

Cheesy Crockpot Tater Tots #SundayFunday

 I was going to make cheesy potatoes one night for dinner but when I went into the freezer to grab the frozen hashbrowns I normally use I discovered I was completely out.  However, I did have a huge bag of tater tots and thought potayto, potahto....why not?

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing potato recipes today......

Preparing for a Multi-Celebratory Family Dinner and the Weekly Menu

Our eldest son, Chuck, is on his way home form Virginia.  It has been 4 years since he has been home and we are celebrating.

Razzles for Breakfast #MoviesandMunchies

This month's pick for our Movies and Munchies group was 13 Going On 30, chosen by Camilla of Culinary Cam.

A Sauvignon Gris from Bordeaux paired with a Chicken Stew from Zambia #Winophiles

When I purchased this bottle of Sauvignon Gris from Bordeaux, I had intended to pair it with the Crispy Salmon and Lentils that I made as our Welcome Home dinner on Friday.

Dark Chocolate Filled Crepes and a Book Review

Tender Crepes filled with store-bought hot fudge sauce, topped with ice cream and drizzled with additional hot fudge.  An easy and impressive dessert.

I was inspired to make these crepes after reading All The Devils Are Here......

Roasted Vegetable Crepes #SundayFunday

Tender Crepes enfold savory roasted vegetables and creamy cheese, topped with a Red Pepper Coulis.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Candlemas today......

A Welcome Home Dinner courtesy of Ina Garten and the Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks

Tender French (green) Lentils sauteed with fragrant vegetables and topped with Crispy, Oven-Roasted Salmon Fillet.