I love the Cajun recipes on Gumbo Pages . All reliably delicious and flexible. This one I had to adapt to our pantry, but still turned out g...

This was thrown together on one of those nights that there appeared to be not-a-whole-lot in the fridge! 1 batch favorite pizza crust 3/4 cu...

This recipe is adapted from a recipe I got from my mom who got it from my grandmother. It's far too good! 1 prepared pastry crust 1 lg a...

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup canola oil 8 cups mâche 1/4 cup...

Tex-Mex is one of the hardest cuisines to make in France, but this taco dip quenched a serious craving. Can be made up to a day in advance. ...

No molasses for ginger snaps? No problem. 2 1/4 cups flour 2 tsp ground ginger (I know it sounds like a lot, but just trust me) 1 tsp baking...

These are a favorite around here! Think pancakes with a hint of carrot cake or pumpkin pie... Yeah. they're good. 1 1/2 cups flour 3 1/2...

2 bratwurst sausages, cooked 2-3 cups good sauerkraut 1 prepared pastry crust Dijon mustard Using a pizza cutter, slice the pastry crust int...

I like my pasta alfredo to be about half pasta, half vegetable - all lightly covered in sauce. 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped 1 small handf...

Fried rice is a great comfort food, and the cilantro adds just enough pizazz to make it interesting. 1 Tbsp oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup froze...

We love these vegetables in the winter! So good with roasted chicken, beef roast or pork roast. 4-5 small potatoes, washed and cut into 1...

The other night we wanted this honeyed pear tarte tatin , but it was late and just the two of us so I cut a few corners. Still delish! 1 pre...

French hot chocolate is the best. Thick and rich, but not overly sweet. 2 cups milk 5 ounces dark (at least 70%) chocolate, grated 2 teaspon...

To be honest, I'm not much of a scrambled eggs girl. I need 'stuff' in them. This week, 'stuff' meant leeks, mushrooms a...

Mmm... a great lunch or one-dish dinner using my favorite squash. 1 butternut squash, peeled and sliced thinly 2 baking apples, cored and sl...

I found spinach at a great price the other day and also had beets and walnuts on hand. (What? You don't keep beets on hand?) A salad sou...

My mom made these to be smothered in sausage gravy or butter with jam. Unbelievably good. 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 c...

1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 t...

1 box tomato purée / pomodoro (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup carrot purée (optional) 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 cup button mushrooms, quart...

The jambon-beurre (translated ham-butter) is the quintessential French sandwich. You know the American peanut butter and jelly? Think much m...

Mmm... perfect for lunch in winter. Warm, filling but not heavy, and delicious! sliced, peeled butternut squash, about 1/2 inch thick equal ...

We at this at least once a week in winter. It's simple and hot, and also great leftover for breakfast! 1 pie crust (pâte feuilletée) 1/2...

I made this for lunch the other day and we nearly finished it off in one sitting! 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets 2 Tbsp butter 2...

I'd never had fennel before moving to France. And the description of 'celery and licorice' did not entice me at all. But it real...

Oh wow. If you like fish - this is incredible. If you don't like fish, skip this one. Very quick to make. A perfect lunch on a cold day....