The Cooking In Sanity Project: Sugar Crust, Pate Sablee

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Today on the Cooking in Sanity project I decided to make a sugar crust.  I love to make pies and tarts but usually tend to buy premade pie crust.  I’ve heard that making a crust can be a pretty long process, and I’ve never made homemade crust before, so why not start with Julia’s recipe?

Sugar Crust - Part I

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Sugar Crust - Part II

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Making the crust actually wasn’t as difficult as I expected, and the final product was a really nice crust.  The crust had a nice texture with a touch of crispiness and a subtle flavor that will compliment any type of pie or tart.  I can’t wait to make a pie or tart using this crust recipe.

The full recipe can be found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Set). I think every good cook deserves to have a copy of Julia Child’s masterpiece in their kitchen.

Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

Lizzie Marie

The Cooking In Sanity Project: Carrots Braised in Butter, Carottes Etuvees au Beurre

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Today on the Cooking in Sanity project I made a really easy, and taste, vegetable: braised carrots in butter.  I love carrots because I think they have a beautiful color and a nice sweetness that isn’t too overpowering. 

Cooking the carrots this way gave them the perfect texture – not crunchy or mushy, just right!  I’ll definitely make this again sometime, especially in the summer.

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The full recipe can be found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Set). I think every good cook deserves to have a copy of Julia Child’s masterpiece in their kitchen.

Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

Lizzie Marie

The Cooking In Sanity Project: Frozen Peas

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Today on the Cooking in Sanity project I decided to make a quick and easy vegetable – frozen peas!  I’m not a huge fan of frozen vegetables, I think fresh veggies are a lot tastier and healthier, but I don’t mind frozen veggies every once in a while. 

Boiling the peas in chicken broth and with shallots as opposed to plain water made a huge difference in my book.  The peas had a nice flavor and are a great option for a super simply side dish.

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The full recipe can be found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Set). I think every good cook deserves to have a copy of Julia Child’s masterpiece in their kitchen.

Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

Lizzie Marie

The Cooking In Sanity Project: Gag Reel Jan 2014

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Today I have a super special video for you guys – a gag reel!  There have been some pretty funny, and downright weird, moments caught on camera, so I decided to share them with you all.  Hope you enjoy!

Lizzie Marie

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The Cooking In Sanity Project: Monthly Review Jan 2014 - Trends, Meltdowns, Hits & Misses

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Today on the Cooking in Sanity project I decided to change things up a bit by doing a month-in-review.  I can’t believe I’ve already been doing this project for a month!  I’m so excited about all the progress made and I’ve learned a lot already – Can’t wait to continue and learn even more, it’s going to be a lot of fun!

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Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

Lizzie Marie

The Cooking In Sanity Project: Red Wine Sauce, Marchand de Vins

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Today on the Cooking in Sanity project I made Red Wine Sauce to accompany some delicious steaks.  Don’t worry – when you cook with alcohol, the alcohol content burns out, leaving just the flavor.  Red wine goes great with beef and other dark meats, like lamb, while white wine tends to go best with fish and chicken.  This red wine sauce was really easy to make, and tasted amazing with the steak.  Here’s how I made it:

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I don’t usually eat sauce with my steak, but I might have to make an exception for this sauce!

The full recipe can be found in Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Set). I think every good cook deserves to have a copy of Julia Child’s masterpiece in their kitchen.

Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

Lizzie Marie