I figured the midnight black of the bread would aesthetically pair well with the bright orange of the Sea Urchin Uni, and the light fishiness of the flavor would work well with my dish. I even did a test-run of the flavors for Nico and my anniversary dinner the week before. It was an incredible success.
Category: Bread
Sun-dried Tomato and Parmesan Ciabatta Bread
Sun-dried Tomato and Parmesan Ciabatta Bread Daria Souvorova 2.5-3 hours serves: Makes 1 18 inch loaf I have gotten quite into Ciabatta of late. It is so easy to make, and is really forgiving in mixing in additional flavors. The bread obsession lives on! Baguettes have always been my favorite, but we were looking to…
Easy Kalamata Olive Ciabatta Bread
You can make this ciabatta recipe without olives, and it is perfectly delicious, but today, I decided I wanted to combine my Kalamata Olive Loaf and Ciabatta to create a beautiful new bread baby! It seems I make a lot of “combinations” here at Chez Nous Dinners!
Easy Ciabatta Bread
Generally, ciabatta is made with a sponge mixture, but that means you have to prepare it at least 12-24 hours in advance…but what if you get home at 6pm and decide you want Ciabatta with your soup that evening?? What, go to the grocery store and buy one? Lunacy!
Whole-Wheat Baguettes with Sunflower Seeds
Today, I wanted to try out a whole-wheat loaf. I have been tasting some amazing breads during our travels and have been feeling like switching up from white breads to something a bit “healthier”. I saw some gorgeous loaves of sunflower seed baguettes in a shop and wanted to replicate the look and flavor. Most of the seeds fall off as you eat it, I am thinking an egg glaze would do the trick if you want to have them stick a bit better.
Pain de Campagne
We spent the Christmas holiday with Nico’s family in the mountain village Ax-les Thermes in the French Pyrenees. Each afternoon, after hours of cavorting in the snowy slopes, we would have an open air picnic. Nico’s mom would pack cheeses, tomatoes, and meats, and hunks of Pain de Campagne picked up from the bakery in the morning. This bread was different than the country loaves I had become accustomed to. There was something other than bread flour in there. After days of eating it, I decided it was rye and made a deal with myself to give it a try when I got home.
Belgian Waffles
Finally! One of my lovely friends, Sarah Colby, gave me my first waffle iron! How happy am I? Waffles are finally within reach! Waffle and pancake batter is fairly simple, so it only took me one sojourn to create a wonderful waffle batter. Do you have a pancake batter you trust? All you need to do is double or triple the amount of butter in the recipe. Extra fat allows for the fluffiness that the waffles need to be a beautiful vehicle for your sauces.
Sun Dried Tomato and Parmesan Baguette
Baguettes are my favorite bread to bake and Nico’s favorite bread to eat. Lately, I have been experimenting with adding flavorings to my breads, and have had some great successes! Check out my Kalamata Olive and Rosemary Baguette recipe from a few months back! Want to stick to the basics? Try my French Baguette recipe!
Today, I wanted to continue with the slightly Italian flavorings. I combined Sun Dried Tomato and Freshly Grated Parmesan for my favorite loaf yet!
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