These crispy delicate cookies are modeled after French lace cookies, typically made with butter, white flour and lots of sugar. Instead, I use ground nuts and whipped up aquafaba or the liquid drained from canned chickpeas (click here to learn more about it, it is brilliant...I wish I had thought of it on my own!!!), so it is completely vegan! I cut down drastically on the ... Read More »
Archives for May 2016
Cuisinicity Video: Mediterranean Couscous Salad
I am so excited to present my Mediterranean Couscous Salad today because I am here with my Tatie Dan Dan who just came to visit from France! As you know by now, she is my inspiration and my master Chef who taught me absolutely everything I know in the kitchen! So, without further ado......Bon Appétit! ...10 minutes later, after the couscous has had a chance to soak ... Read More »
The Verdict on Canola Oil!
Many of you have asked me why I prefer to use canola or olive oil over coconut oil in my recipes. In the two videos linked to below, my husband, who of course is the nutritional expert behind the inspiration for all my recipes gives a very concise and clear answer! You’ll find I like to use canola oil in my baking because of its neutral flavor, on the culinary side, and ... Read More »