"The basics" are the recipes that came first. They are simple recipes and techniques that anyone can have under their belt and use as a base for many more creations.
You can find the recipes that came next under "all recipes". Each inspired by French and Cajun dishes, then tested by yours truly.
this weeks recipe:
maple gochujang sprouts and squash
ESPRESSO POACHED PEARS
BLACKBERRY AND ROSEMARY JAM
THE ONLY CHICKEN RECIPE THERE IS
ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP
BRAISED LEEKS
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CORN COULIS
"ITALIAN PENICILLIN" SOUP
TOMATO CONFIT
HAM AND JAM WITH CHEESE
BRAISED BEEF
About Me
Hi, I’m Cornelia—the owner of this website and the creator of these recipes. I was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and I didn’t leave until after college. Since leaving the South, I’ve realized how incredibly fortunate I was to grow up surrounded by such amazing food, made by even more amazing people. Every family gathering, every party, every wedding—every event in Louisiana revolves around food. Growing up this way created such a large space for food in my life, I can’t help but carry it with me wherever I go.
In college, I studied abroad in London and was lucky enough to travel all over Europe for months, experiencing a wide range of cultures and cuisines. But the place that stood out the most was France. France felt the most like home—in the sense that good food was everywhere, and it was everything.
Eventually, I returned home to my family, to the restaurant I’d been working at for four years, and to finish my degree. It became increasingly clear that I wanted to cook for a living and share the food I’ve been lucky to grow up with. So, I moved to Boulder, Colorado to attend a French culinary school, and I’ve been here ever since—refining my craft and sharing the fruits of it with those around me.
Thank you so much for being here!