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Testing 1, 2, 3 (photo tests)
In preparation for the new year and my new "chef" book, I'm upping my photo skills and plan on posting more recipes like this one with beautiful, mouth-watering food shots. I still need to get a set of...
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French Kitchen Fusion: My New Foodie Blog
Be sure to check out my new site for recipes! French Kitchen Fusion! I've been working hard on improving my photo skills and I'm posting recipes 1-2 x per week!
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How to Make A French Family can be yours for $2.99
Hey, all! My latest (not so late) memoir, How to Make A French Family, is on special for Nook books at Barnes & Noble. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? It's only $2.99! And...
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Paris Ever After-- Book Launch!
Today we're celebrating the launch of K.S.R. Burns' Parisian adventure Paris Ever After. I became a fan of Burns after I read her first book– The Paris Effect. So. Much. Fun. Here's what I had to say...
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Kindness Can Fight Hate
Hey all, it's me, Sam! I haven't been blogging much (I've been busy writing and editing my next book(s)– more news on that later), but I wanted to share something IMPORTANT with you. Believe me, I'm...
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French Friday: In the French Kitchen with Kids with Mardi Michels
Congrats to the fabulous Mardi Michels, whose book In the French Kitchen with Kids released on Tuesday! You don't have to be a kid- or even have to have kids- to enjoy her luscious, mouth-watering...
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My Big Fat Book News!
Penguin/Berkley/Remain +Wait. What? I'm a Penguin/Random House author? With Cindy Hwang as my editor? Pinch me. I must be dreaming. (Just don't pinch me too hard because I bruise easily).I am thrilled...
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HOW TO MAKE A FRENCH FAMILY IS AN AMAZON MONTHLY KINDLE DEAL!
My memoir, HOW TO MAKE A FRENCH FAMILY, is a kindle monthly special on Amazon ($2.51) with price matching at B&N and elsewhere! Grab your copy today! Shares of this post are greatly appreciated!...
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Velouté of Roasted Potimarron and Carrots with Coconut Milk and Curry
First things first. What in the world is a potimarron squash? Besides delicious. Which it is. Here's the 411- it's a chestnut-flavored squash, a variety of a small pumpkin. They are usually around 6-8...
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Winner, Winner...Perfect Roasted Chicken Dinner and Homemade Chicken Stock
Sunday roasts make the perfect family dinner--or lunch! This recipe is simple, delicious, and healthy. Plus, the potatoes come out nice and crispy on the outside, moist on the inside.#recipe-schema {...
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Pineapple, Mango and Mascarpone Dessert
This recipe is so simple. And delicious. And time-saving. It's one of my go-to desserts. I've made it with cherries or apricots. I've made it with brandy-infused fruit. Get creative! Have fun with...
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Hearty Tortilla Soup with Roasted Vegetables
Before I moved to France, and then to LA, I used to be a Chicago gal. I absolutely loved the Tortilla Soup at Rick Bayless's Frontera Grill. Unfortunatley, save for tortillas, I couldn't find most of...
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Chicken Pot Pie à la Française
Chicken Pot Pie is a classic American dish- perfect on those cold winter nights. In this recipe, we're making this meal a bit more elegant. Because, let's face it, meals look pretty in phyllo cups-...
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Homemade Chicken/Vegetable Stock
Recipes always taste better when the ingredients you use are homemade. Plus, you know exactly what's in it. The next time you make a soup (with fresh ingrendients), try a homemade stock. Believe me,...
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Aperol Spritz
Photo courtesy of Catherine Anderson.The perfect drink for the holidays...or any time of the year. It's the spritz! This ain't your college wine cooler.#recipe-schema { border: 1.5px dashed #b7c9e5;...
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Smoked Salmon (or Trout) Tarte Salée
I don't know about you, but I ate a lot of heavy foods over the holiday season. I wanted something light and fresh. I first ate this lovely tarte at Pierre's- my husband's boss– a few years ago. The...
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Roasted Hasselback Veggies
Roasted hasselback veggies are tasty and– like beautiful seashells– a visual treat! You can slice tons of veggies– potatoes, sweet potatotoes, carrots, turnips, and/or parsnips. Or better yet! A...
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Tartiflette! Tartiflette!
Mmmm! Melted cheese over a potato mixture=the perfect winter or après-ski meal. Your whole family will love it! The star of this meal, of course, is Reblochon cheese. If you can't find it, I've...
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Crêpes- let's swing from La Chandeleur...
I want to swing from la chandeleur--la chandeleur-ahhh! (Yes, I'm channeling Sia). Friday, February 2nd is a religious holiday in France...and it's also national crêpe day! I don't know about you, but...
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Chocolate Spiced Dream Sauce
This sauce is heaven! It can be served over or in crêpes, on ice cream, on waffles...with everything sweet!Ingredients at a glance...#recipe-schema { border: 1.5px dashed #b7c9e5; padding: 25px;...
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