Who doesn’t love the French custom of apéro—gathering with family and friends to enjoy a…
Category: Patsy’s Kitchen
Sorrel Soup
Gardening is not a skill I can brag about. But every year my sorrel plant,…
Crème Caramel
In France, crème caramel, also known as crème renversée, is ubiquitous in bistros and family…
Cherry Clafoutis
A French summer delight
Chouquettes
Made with choux pastry (pâte à choux), chouquettes are tiny unfilled cream puffs. They are…
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
During the 1970s, quiche became hugely popular in North America. But sometime in the ’90s,…
Passion Fruit Mousse
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I offer a whimsical mousse recipe featuring passion fruit—perfect for the…
Almond Tile Cookies
The holiday season brings out the baker in many of us, and cookies are a…
French Onion Soup (Soupe à l’oignon gratinée)
With its crown of delicious melting Gruyère cheese atop a savory broth enriched with sweet…