Sole Meuniere is the dish that inspired Julia Child to learn how to cook. She was 36 years old, and according to her, this experience completely changed the course of her life. The dish was so delightful, that she wished to be able to recreate it at home. She then went on to teach an…
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Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)
These are the ultimate party snack. They come together pretty fast and they make your house smell amazing as guests arrive. They also make a great addition to any tea parties you may have going on at your house. We also use them as lunch box fillers or after school snacks. As a kid, my…
Gorgonzola Soufflé
This blue cheese soufflé brought my eight year old around to blue cheese. I made a BIG deal about how fancy soufflés are and how wildly they rise in the oven. We made an activity of checking on it through the oven window every 5 minutes or so while it was baking. It was an…
Lemon Creme Patissiere
If this sounds too technical for you to attempt with your kids, don’t be fooled! We made this in a class designed for 8-11 year olds, and I would bet most kids within that range can easily make this with light adult supervision. If you aren’t familiar with creme patissiere, it is basically fancy French…
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