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    Chez Nous

    Chez Nous, you'll find lots of "from scratch" recipes, new and old, from all different cultures … all delicious! I was raised by Southern parents in Europe and as an adult, have lived both in the South and in the Pacific Northwest. My taste in food has been influenced heavily by all three places and my curiosity about foods and cultures leads me to experiment with many different cuisines, from scratch and as locally as possible.

    Happy New Year! Here's some cozy recipes to get you through the cold weather.

    • Bowl of Lemongrass Chicken Soup with garnishes
      Lemongrass Chicken Soup
    • A dinner plate with Chicken Cacciatore on top of polenta accompanied by green beans
      Chicken Cacciatore - Poulet Chasseur
    • Featured Image - Leave-It-Alone Roast Chicken
      Leave-It-Alone Roast Chicken
    • A plate served with mashed potatoes topped with Boeuf Bourguignon and accompanied with carrots and green beans
      Boeuf Bourguignon á la Tammy
    • A platter of Swedish meatballs layered on top of wide egg noodles
      Alma's Swedish Meatballs
    • Two bowls of Vietnamese Chicken Pho with condiments and chopsticks
      Vietnamese Chicken Pho
    • Featured Image - Lemon Tart in a Gingersnap Crust
      Lemon Tart in a Gingersnap Crust
    • Slices of Blueberry Banana Bread on a white platter garnished with fresh blueberries
      Blueberry Banana Bread

    Trending Recipes

    • Square image of 4 bowls of ice cream
      Homemade Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
    • Two glass jars used as glasses for homemade ginger ale
      Homemade Ginger Syrup
    • Ham hock in a large Dutch oven
      Oven Braised Ham Hock
    • Six slices of Fried Green Tomatoes on a lettuce-lined platter with a bowl of remoulade sitting on the side of the platter
      Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
    • Featured Image - Italian Plum Cake
      Italian Plum Cake
    • Ginger Garlic Halibut served with rice and cucumbers and pea shoots
      Ginger Garlic Halibut
    • A turquoise bowl of Mexican pickled vegetables next to a jar
      Escabeche - Mexican Pickled Vegetables
    • Five jars of homemade orange marmalade on a wooden board
      Homemade Orange Marmalade

    Appetizers

    Recipes for tasty appetizers are always great to have on hand. This collection offers delicious options for small bites, finger foods, and snacks.

    • A jar of Provencal Tomatade garnished with basil, and accompanied with fresh bread.
      Provençal Tomatade
    • Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto & Mozzarella on a white French platter with a vintage silver serving spoon.
      Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto & Mozzarella
    • A deviled egg plate with Simple Deviled Eggs
      Simple Deviled Eggs
    • Overhead view of Hot Artichoke Dip with bread slices
      Hot Artichoke Dip

    See more appetizers →

    Soups

    Recipes for soups (hot OR cold) and stews are wonderful to have on hand because they can often be made in one pot, simmered all day, or quickly brought together for dinner. Comfort in a bowl.

    • Featured Image - Roasted Tomato Soup
      Roasted Tomato Soup
    • Two soup bowls with Italian Sausage White Bean Pasta Soup, a cutting board with fresh parmiggiano on it, a couple of glasses of red wine, and soup spoons
      Italian Sausage White Beans & Pasta Soup
    • Chicken Noodle Soup
    • A green pottery bowl filled with Smoked Salmon Mussels and Clam Chowder with sprigs of dill on the side
      Smoked Salmon Chowder

    See more soups →

    Baking & Desserts

    Do you love baking and desserts? This is my collection of homemade, from-scratch recipes sure to scratch your baking or sweets itch! You'll find muffins, quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies and tarts, and no-bake desserts, too. Enjoy!

    • A stack of glazed Apple Fritters on a blue transferware plate with three red apples on a Bon Appetit tea towel.
      Baked and Glazed Apple Fritters
    • Vanilla Bean Flan
    • Orange Marmalade Cake with a slice cut out.
      Orange Marmalade Cake
    • A baking dish with Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding and a serving on a small blue and white plate
      Old Fashioned Bread Pudding

    See more baking & dessert recipes →

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    About Tammy

    I have always loved nurturing and feeding people. My cooking style is influenced by my Southern parents, time living in Europe, and the foods available in the Pacific Northwest, where I lived for over 20 years. I cook from scratch and strongly support local farms and producers, believing that food plays a pivotal role in our quality of life.

    Learn more about me →

    Recent Recipes

    • Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce in a braising pan.
      Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce
    • A white platter full of Basil Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
      Basil Parmesan Potatoes & Garlic Aioli
    • Serve Saltimbocca alla Romana on a beautiful platter with fried sage leaves to garnish
      Saltimbocca alla Romana
    • Two plates of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Caesar Salad and cutlery beside
      Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Caesar Salad

    Recently Updated

    • All the spices for homemade chili powder measured out in bowls
      Homemade Chili Powder
    • Pottery bowl filled Chuck Wagon Cowboy Beans topped with purple onions
      Chuck Wagon Cowboy Beans
    • A bowl of tzatziki with cucumber spears and dill on the board beside
      Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
    • Sausage Lentil Soup in a soup plate with crusty bread beside
      Lentil Sausage Soup

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    I have always loved nurturing and feeding people. My cooking style is influenced by my Southern parents, time living in Europe, and the foods available in the Pacific Northwest, where I lived for over 20 years. I cook from scratch and strongly support local farms and producers, believing that food plays a pivotal role in our quality of life.

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    Popular Recipes

    • A vintage platter filled with Oven Roasted Okra Pods
      Oven Roasted Okra Pods
    • Baking dish with balsamic roasted onions in it on a wooden charger with a napkin and serving pieces beside
      Balsamic Roasted Onions
    • Featured Image - Two pottery bowls with Guinness Beef Stew, blue napkins with spoons and forks laid on them, slices of crunchy sourdough bread
      Guinness Beef Stew
    • Pepperoni Cheese Puffs on a wooden charger with a bowl of marinara to dip them in
      Pepperoni Cheese Puffs
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