Category Archive: French

Roasted Butternut Squash & Vegetable Galette

Roasted Vegetable Galette

There is something about oven roasting vegetables that just takes them to a new level of deliciousness. The process allows the natural sugars to come out and caramelize creating a nice, slightly sweet exterior on every little morsel while keeping the inside all moist and soft. Imagine combining roasted butternut squash, red onion and cabbage …

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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

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I made a little mistake with my asparagus placement – I should have alternated the asparagus ends and tips – it would have looked better. That little hiccup didn’t alter how it tasted. This was rich, cheesy and fabulous! We cut it into about 16 pieces for an appetizer and it was a huge hit. …

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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Three main ingredients is all you need to make one of the most amazing appetizers.This is one of those super easy recipes that results in something that looks and tastes like it must have been a lot of work. Okay maybe not as easy as spray cheese and Ritz crackers (that use to be hubby …

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Mushroom Onion & Gruyere Quiche with Oat Crust WWPP 8

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This quiche is not like any other I have ever eaten. It is hearty but not too eggy. With a rustic crust made from rolled oats and filled with delicious ingredients like caramelized onions, a variety of sauteed mushrooms that add a deep earthy flavor, thyme one of my favorite savory flavors and finally Gruyere cheese …

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Savory Palmiers with Roquefort Blue Cheese & A Giveaway!

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With so many holiday gatherings the need for appetizers seems to pop up frequently this time of year . It’s nice to have a variety of appetizer recipes in your arsenal. I love it when I find a recipe that yields a large quantity for my efforts. Today’s recipe uses Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. It comes frozen …

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