eggs & dairy

Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Spanish dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter it is to approach cooking blasphemy.

Savory croûtes are ideal for lunch or supper.

Country pâté is ideal as an appetizer, as a filling light meal or for a picnic or packed meal as it travels well.

A recipe to make potatoes more nourishing and exciting without having to prepare a white sauce.

A tasty recipe idea that helps to stretch the budget while keeping diners satisfied. This recipe has the added benefit that can be prepared with ingredients usually already in the pantry or freezer.

Spice up a variety of vegetables with this tasty and versatile recipe.

This is a white sauce made with pan drippings. It is also a variation of the basic gravy recipe for poultry using a mixture of water and cream instead of stock.

An easy snack or breakfast treat to make at home.