It’s almost game time, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. This is my favorite holiday of the year by a long shot, which is probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me well. A food-focused day with friends and family, truthfully, I could Thanksgiving frequently. Last year I blogged about a favorite […]
My thoughts on pies are no secret: I’m not a huge cooked fruit person, I say yet I still enjoy a pie on occasion, especially a good one. This year, I decided to play around with an easy pie-like type of dessert—fruit hand pies or, as my older son calls them, “personal pies”. I got […]
This is my new favorite tart. I’m a sucker for anything with coconut. This rich, decadent tart does not disappoint. Plus, it’s gluten-free and can be made dairy-free as well! I have already blogged about how fond I am of tarts: you may have seen the sweet potato tart recipe I shared around Thanksgiving and […]
A Tarte Aux Pommes, or apple tart as Americans call it, is the quintessential French dessert to me. This is one of the first sweet pastries I learned to make in culinary school and I still remember how excited I was to learn it. I also remember how hard it was to master at first. The […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The main reason? It’s about food and sharing. But also because it has no religious undertones nor does it have anything to do with gift-giving; it is just about togetherness. Each year, I look forward to Thanksgiving months in advance. Thanksgiving is frequently about traditions, which normally means repetition year […]
If you are looking for the perfect summer pie, I have you covered, this bluebarb pie is a must. The Fourth of July is the quintessential Yankee holiday and a large part of this patriotic celebration is food. From burgers to pie, we celebrate by eating various national classics. Pi Day, which is a new(ish) […]
*UPDATED* Many people are fearful of making their own dough for pies and tarts, so don’t be. Pâte brisée is a French term referring to a type of shortcrust pastry used in various sweet and savory dishes. It is a versatile dough known for its delicate, crumbly texture and buttery flavor. The name “pâte brisée” […]
My husband is a big pie fan. Huge actually. His theory is: eat it in the morning for breakfast so you have the whole day to burn off the calorie bomb. I find this particularly funny as my husband is 6”1 and on the slim side—weight, you could say, has never been his concern. Lucky […]
Welcome to my blog Simmer + Sauce. I always thought I was going to be a lawyer, but going to culinary school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’m a former professional chef from NYC who loves to eat, cook and talk about food. My focus is great food, with solid recipes and reasonable ingredient lists. Cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. Many of my recipes are family friendly and often on the healthy(ish) side.