Decadent Deliciousness

Hello Friends!

I cannot believe that there is less than one week left in February. It flew! I feel like I blinked and it was gone. I’m always excited for a new month though.

As we move through the year, I’m still all about that French vibe and I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for a very long time and let me tell you, it may easily be one of my favorite recipes I’ve tried and its so simple!

COQUILLE ST. JACQUES

what you need:

what you do:

1. In a large pan combine scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, wine, onion, and just a pinch of salt.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Strain mixture and make sure to save one cup of cooking liquid.

4. In the pan melt half stick of butter, add flour and mix well.

5. Pour in the reserved liquid and cream and cook. Whisk it until thick.

6. Remove from heat and add in cheese until mixed.

7. Add in seafood mixture, mix well, and then add to four oven safe dishes.

8. Melt 1 tbsp butter in microwave and add in Panko, then sprinkle over your dishes.

9. Cook under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

One of my favorite things in the whole world is having a glass of wine (or champs) and making a fabulous dish. Since I gave up meat for Lent this fabulously French dish was the absolute perfect dinner.

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by!

Indulge.

Salut Friends!

In my first post of the year, I said my Monday or Tuesday posts will be “French Infused”, what I mean is I’m going to immerse myself in the french culture however putting my own spin on it. Because after all, I’m not French and I don’t want to change myself only better myself.

So this is my take on a french lifestyle while still being me.

In all my research I’ve done and the culture I’ve experienced, one thing the French do is find the time to indulge. This is one thing I struggle with. During my days I rarely sit to stop moving. Much to do in a day, you know. But if I have one tip for you, its to take a moment to indulge in something you love and take that minute to yourself. I’ve started doing this and let me tell you I’m a better person, wife, and “Mama” for it.

My two favorite ways in indulge?

If I only have 30 minutes to myself: a glass of wine in my dressing room.

If I have more time: A hot bubble bath.

My friends, take this massive french tip into 2021 and indulge a little.

Have a great week Everyone!!

Brunch In French

Happy Wednesday Friends!

This week has been a rough one. I threw out my back at the start of the week so I have been pretty much useless. One thing that will always cheer me up? Brunch! And not just brunch…brunch in french!

First, let’s talk about a french cooking staple: Crème fraîche

Not only is it easy to make, it adds a lot of luxury to a dish. It’s similar to a sour cream. Here’s how you make it!

This absolutely fabulous recipe is from the cookbook “Dinner in French” but makes the most perfect brunch addition. It looks hard but its just as easy as it is fancy. The recipe in the book calls for a Tarragon cream but I was unable to find it so I substituted with basil. I also cut down the recipe from four to two.

“French Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Basil Cream”

what you need:

what you do:

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and brush two ramekins with butter and place them on a baking sheet.

2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Stir in leeks and 1/4 tsp salt and cook until very soft, around 15 minutes, reduce the heat if need be. Don’t let them brown just become golden.

3. Stir in three tbsp of cream, the crème fraîche, basil, and lemon zest, and remove from heat. Then, divide mixture among the ramekins.

4. Crack two eggs into each ramekin and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Float one tbsp of remaining cream on top of each one and bake until yolks are still runny, about 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top each ramekin with salmon and if you’d like capers but I left those out. Serve with bread or toast.

I was so excited to make this dish when I saw it that I only made it to page 16 in this fabulous cookbook. Brunch isn’t brunch without smoked salmon, right?

I hope all of you are having a fantastic first full week of January!