COLOMBE DU JOUR
Recipes
Homemade Vanilla Wafers, Gluten Free
I’m getting ready to make a new and improved take on Banana Cream Pudding but first I had to bake my vanilla wafers. I made extra because I like a simple, plain cookie that I can nibble with my afternoon tea.
Banana Cream Pudding with Coconut Cream
I’ve been waiting for a good excuse to share one of my best kept secrets. Dairy free whipped cream! I was leafing through the new york times and I came across a new recipe for Banana Pudding which inspired me to make my own version using healthier ingredients.
Whole Flounder with Fennel, Blood Orange and Olives
The other night I was in search of another light, satisfying, simple but tasty dinner. I wandered around Citarella knowing full well I wanted fresh fish. It’s one of my go to supermarkets when I’m in the mood. (The Lobster Place or greenmarkets are also often part of my fish repertoire).
Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono, a.k.a. egg lemon soup has become my all time comfort food over the years. I first had it years ago at the Artist’s Cafe in Chicago, a classic Greek diner in the Fine Arts Building.
Sour Cherry Tart
Since red fruits have always been her favorite, I made this Sour Cherry Tart for my mother’s birthday. She’s the person who always picks out the red gummy bears leaving the other colors behind.
Handmade Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies are one of those cookies that no one ever seems to eat but you always open them to see your fortune, in case it’s a good one. I always thought that if you like the fortune then you have a morsel at least, in order for it’s words of wisdom to ring true.
Thai Style Chicken Wings
I must admit I am not much of a sports fan. I was, however, inspired Sunday by “Super Bowl” fare with this recipe I made for Buffalo wings. It’s not a traditional take, instead I used Thai inspired flavors like green curry and fresh cilantro.