Gourmet Food on a Budget
I love this simple, classic French dish, and it is easy to make at home. The only two things that are necessary are the ability to slice potatoes thinly and having a good heavy pan that you can put in the oven. I have both of those.
French chicken liver pate, cornichons, and blue cheese butter with crunchy French baguettes are an award-winning appetizer.
Use simple syrup in homemade beverages and control the amount of sugar your family uses.
Keeping chopped shallots in oil in the refrigerator is a good way to always have shallots available for any recipe.