French Fridays with Dorie- Gougères
Today was the first rainy day we've had in a while, and tonight when I got home from work heavenly smells were coming from the kitchen- hubby was putting together some beef and barley soup for supper. And what's better than a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly rainy evening? I can answer that... It's a steaming bowl of soup accompanied by these cheesy little puffs, gougères.
I've been in a culinary rut recently, and when I got the chance to join a group that's baking through Dorie Greenspan's newest book, Around My French Table, I decided to take the plunge and venture a little bit out of my comfort zone. I love Dorie's books- reading one of her recipes is like having a best friend in the kitchen with me. She shares the background of each recipe and also ways that she might change it up in her own kitchen- the photographs alone keep me poring over the pages.
Dorie recommends serving these with champagne, but tonight was was more of a "soup and hot tea" night here. They were great with hubby's soup, but I'm thinking that the possibilities for these savory little puffs are endless. Dorie (sounds like we're on a first name basis here, doesn't it?) says that these freeze well unbaked, so I scooped some of them onto cookie sheets and froze them for later. They'll be great quick appetizers either by themselves or stuffed with chicken salad or even a little bit of herbed cheese.
We've been asked to not share Dorie's recipes, but I found this one for the gougères that Dorie shared herself on NPR a couple of years ago. Enjoy!
I just love Dorie! I can't wait to peruse her new book. This sounds like it was the perfect accompaniment to a wonderful rainy day meal. I have never even heard of gougeres, but they sound and look delightful. Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful. I've never heard of Dorie. I have to get this book and join this group. Thank you for introducing this.
ReplyDeleteRita
Man these gougeres look fantastic! I adore Dorie! I ordered the book and will eventually take part in this group...should my book ever arrive!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of freezing these to bake later sounds really good. Your picture is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a very hearty and tasty meal!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any of Dorie's book but have tried a few of her recipes and all have been amazing. I would much prefer eating these with soup as you did rather than champagne (although I won't turn down champagne). I liked the idea of stuffing them with some herbed cheese or chick salad too. They look great!!
ReplyDeleteI saw a few gougères recipes on blogs today and I just want to make it too! I've never cooked it but I'm sure I would love these little sweetness. I love anything with cheese! I will have to get to work soon!
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful, definitely a great accompaniment to beef and barley soup which I love. I have to run to the library and get one of Dorie's books. Lately, I have been hearing a lot about her on different blogs but have never read any of her cookbooks. Thanks for the tip:) I cannot believe you came home to home-cooked soup....you are a lucky girl. My hubby can barely boil water..lol
ReplyDeleteWhat do I have to do to be able to come home from work to my husband making dinner? :) Your gougeres look just perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, those are some gorgeous gougeres! They remind me of the cream puffs I just made today... I'll be sharing that recipe soon!
ReplyDeleteThese look so yummy - can't wait to try. First time to your blog and first time to hear of Dorie. I am excited!
ReplyDeleteSusan www.ugogrrl.com
Those look amazing...light and fluffy but so much flavor. Great idea on stuffing them. Yum!
ReplyDeleteGorgous gougeres! And the soup sounds good, too!
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have thought to freeze some (unbaked). Sigh. I guess I will have to make more! Beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteI love yours - they're so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteYours turned out really well - I like your stuffing ideas, too.
ReplyDeleteI love gougeres...and yours look like they're going to float off the plate! I did a post last Super Bowl and made little sandwiches out of gougeres. Everyone loved them.
ReplyDeleteBut you reminded me..I don't use them nearly enough just alone for appetizers.
Great minds think alike! I made cheese gougeres a while back and they were, as you said, delicious! :D Perfect for a soup!
ReplyDeleteThese gougeres look wonderful! Nice to serve them with some soup!
ReplyDeleteLooks really good. I have to go to the bookstore to take a peek at Dorie's new book, after all the fuss and reviews about this book! Is this book good? Couldn't wait to get this book in my hands! I can guess that this won't be cheap!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! You've really captured the puffy interior! So glad Dorie is getting you out of your "rut" - looks like you're starting out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteThey are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has been praising Dories new book, I can't wait to see it for myself. Your gougeres came out perfect!
ReplyDeleteOoh, chicken salad; great filling idea.
ReplyDeleteI love gougeres with soup!
ReplyDeleteI jumped on this post when I saw "French Fridays" and it certainly didn't disapoint. I love that you served them with soup...how delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can freeze these unbaked. They look delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh, they look great! I definitely want to get my hands on this book =)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, your look particularly gorgeous
ReplyDeleteSoup on a rainy, cold day sounds wonderful. I could definitely go for one of those days and meals! And definitely gougeres :) Delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh man! Your gougeres look even better than Dorie's. I need to get this book ASAP. I want gougeres!
ReplyDeleteI love those cheesy little puffs of goodness, and would especially like them filled with a little bit of chicken salad. Delish.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love gougeres! We made them for a 'Bistro' style cooking class in spring and they were so delicious. Yours look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love gougeres. It's so amazing to me how you're able to get so much flavor out of such a small and lightweight pastry.
ReplyDeleteWow .... these look delish. All I'd need is glass of wine and I would be good to go.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried any of Dorie's recipes...yet. These gougeres looks deliciously light and airy. I know I'd be addicted with the first bite!
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks just fantastic. It is breakfast time and I think these would be great for breakfast too. Yum, yum, yum. I will try these now that the weather is changing. I just crave warm from the oven bready things - there goes low carb!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! Beef and barley soup and cheesy little puffs are perfection on a blustery evening.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Wanted you to know I made these the other night. Everyone LOVED them!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I've never made these before! Printing!
ReplyDeleteDid the cookies scoop ok? I sometimes have to scoop them too or add more flour. The recipe is so old I think we must have different flour and softer raisins now.
Laura
Darn no recipe! Oh well, I've added Dorie's book to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteLove gougers!! I have made them a couple of times, got the recipe from the french food show from Laura Calder.. amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried gougères. Now I must!
ReplyDeleteI missed out on the October recipes - oh I shall be trying the gourges! I love your photos. So gorgeous!
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