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French Fridays with Dorie: Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

By Megan On January 21, 2011 · 7 Comments

Chocolate mousse is one of the dishes that immediately comes to mind when contemplating French cuisine. There’s just something about that edible velvet that makes us long for smooching on the banks of the Seine.

That’s why it was no surprise to see Michel Rostang’s Double Chocolate Mousse Cake be chosen for FFWD. Luscious desserts [...]

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Turtle Brownies

By Megan On January 5, 2011 · 14 Comments

I’m sorry to do this to you. Really. I know you were doing so well on your diet. But certain things can’t be helped. Especially not when my sister-in-law sends us a big ol’ bag of pecans fresh from her South Carolina trees, and definitely not when I have a jar of butterscotch sauce just [...]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

By Megan On December 7, 2010 · 15 Comments

I love a world where I can work all day, grab a couple things at the store, make a pie, pick up my son, cook risotto and roast vegetables, have dinner, take son to buy ornaments, make turkey stock, and watch a movie all on a Monday.

Sure, I don’t quite love the work [...]

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Joan Nathan’s Tarte Au Citron

By Megan On November 14, 2010 · 6 Comments

Two of my favorite places are Israel and France. Even though it has been more than 10 years since I spent a month in Israel, I often find my mind retreating to there – our first night in Caesarea eating hummus and tahini spread for dinner as we sat next to the gorgeous waters to [...]

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Jar Pies

By Megan On October 26, 2010 · 38 Comments

The other day I made these tiny pies, and I’ve been thinking about them ever since.

Quite honestly, they’re perfect for anything. Dinner parties, favors, lunches. Make a variety of flavors and help people feel less guilt about having the pumpkin, pecan, and apple pie at Thanksgiving. The recipe I’ve included is for pumpkin [...]