Bijouxs is wild about mushrooms, their earthy, woodsy flavors are a perfect foil for fall’s richer fare. A rustic mushroom tart is one of my favorite ways to showcase these little jewels – more easy entertaining from Bijouxs. Continue reading Wild Mushroom Tart
Category: Pies and Tarts
Summer Berry Flaugnarde
Gorgeous fruits are making their appearance everywhere you look, yes, summer is here. Summer Berry Flaugnarde, with a puffy light outer crust and creamy custard filling, could not be simpler – Bijouxs Summer Whites No. 2 is here. Continue reading Summer Berry Flaugnarde
Roasted Tomato Quiche
Quiche, the darling of the 70’s has been making a comeback and it some ways, it never really left. This all-purpose savory tart is flexible, embracing whatever you have on hand in the kitchen, freezes well and likes to travel. Roasted Tomato Quiche features slow roasted tomatoes with garlic and thyme, a creamy custard and a crisp, buttery crust. Of course, there is a simple formula to creating a little jewel of a quiche. Continue reading Roasted Tomato Quiche
Chocolate Turnovers
Happy Birthday to Bijouxs, or should I say to me? Either way, today is good reason to bake up a lovely little treat. So, how about something easy and chocolate? Chocolate Turnovers are a quick fix great for a sweet morning start or along with a cup of tea in the afternoon – no fuss, simple little jewels. Continue reading Chocolate Turnovers
Mary’s Cherry Pie
“Sometimes it is the only worthwhile product you can salvage from a day: what you eat…Cooking therefore, can keep a person who tries hard sane.” John Irving wrote in The World According to Garp (1978) about using quality ingredients without shortcuts and offers cooking as a way to stay sane. Mary’s Cherry Pie- a little jewel, cooking to stay sane. Continue reading Mary’s Cherry Pie