In my family there are few recipes that hold more meaning and versatility than crêpes. I can remember helping my mother make crêpes when I was about the same age as Madeline in the photo above. She would first cook them, then meticulously place a Cool Whip bowl upside down to trim them in perfect circles. My important job was always to eat the edges she trimmed off (I ...
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Farm Fresh Mayonnaise
Being born and raised in the South, I am used to seeing Mayonnaise on or in almost everything. When I traveled to France and realized how much better the fresh Mayonnaise really is, I wanted to stop buying the stuff in the jar (even my favorite brand). The flavor of homemade is so much better, and then I actually have more control of what ingredients it is made from. I am ...
Easy Basic Quiche – My Family’s Favorite Recipe
Quiche is wonderful to enjoy for any meal of the day. Over the holidays it is great to make and enjoy for breakfast. They reheat really well and can also be frozen after baking to enjoy later. Once you have a good basic recipe like this one, you can change your cheeses and fillings to suit your taste. I love ham and swiss; or tomato basil mozzarella; or cheddar and ...
Mahi-Mahi en Papillote
This is a fabulous and fresh way to incorporate seafood into your family's diet without much work or time. Serve with whole grain brown rice or a salad and you will have a full meal that is delicious and incredibly healthy. When involving your kids in the prep, it is great to have them make their own packets--they can fill them with the vegetables of their choices, easily ...