Chocolate Truffles

A classic for holiday giving, this recipe is one with a lot of opportunities for experimenting with flavors and toppings to make special creations. Have fun with things you have on hand! One batch yields about 20 truffles Ingredients: 8 oz baking chocolate (bittersweet, semi-sweet, milk, or even white chocolate works. Don’t use chocolate chips…

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Tarte au Citron (Lemon Curd Tart: no bake!)

Summer is still upon us, in the practical sense, so I though this no-bake Lemon Curd Tart was a fabulous way to eke out a bit more sunshine before we all head off leaf peepin’ here in a couple weeks. This is a staple I pick up multiple times on trips to France, and it’s…

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

This is one of the recipes that proves that ingredients can make all the difference. Using homemade vanilla extract is extremely cost effective compared to store bought vanilla extract (even the giant bottles from warehouse stores, which are, objectively, not awful), but more importantly, it’s an easy way to customize your baked goods with a…

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Easy Quiche Lorraine

French cooking is known for being fussy, but this recipe is an exception to that rule. Quick, simple, and elegant; if you enjoy eggs, this will quickly become a weeknight staple in your repertoire. I **highly** recommend making two in one go: one to eat, one to freeze and eat later! Or make two for…

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