Celebrating the Mediterranean lifestyle one delicious dish at a time.
Clafoutis are a little bit like a Dutch Baby and are usually sweet made with cherries or other fruit. This savory version pairs the sweetness of fresh cherry tomatoes with thyme, Brie, and Parmesan and is beautiful for a family brunch or light summer dinner. Serve it with a glass of sparkling wine. INGREDIENTS 2 …
Legend has it that the name Toad-in-the-Hole originates from the town of Alnmouth in Northumberland, U.K., where the local golf course was overrun with Natterjack toads. The chef at the local hotel devised a dish to commemorate this, baking sausages in batter to appear like toads poking their heads out of golf holes. We’ve updated the recipe …
Clafoutis is more difficult to pronounce than it is to make. It is an elegant breakfast offering, but also makes a good dessert or afternoon snack. The first time I ever tasted it was at a rustic bed and breakfast in southern France. The proprietor picked the cherries from a tree in the garden and …
This Italian cousin of the French croissant is a little sweeter and has a slightly different texture. Cornetti can be made with butter or lard (yes lard!), but the combination of the two gives them a buttery flavor and fluffy texture. They can be filled with pastry cream, Nutella, or served with jam…apricot being the …