This month the FFWD bloggers get to choose what recipe to make week to week. I picked the flan this week and I can think of a couple of words to describe this little starter. Sophisticated and easy. I love a custard in any shape or form. I also am crazy about pumpkin and blue cheese and walnuts. Could there be any other combination that says "Autumn" more than those? Well, apart from pumpkin and cream cheese, of course. But I love a savory pumpkin just as much. I opted for the drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of sour cream to finish it off. It was divine. Instead of making six of them, though, I only made two and put them in an oven-proof skillet filled halfway with water. The rest is waiting for me in the refrigerator, just because I wasn't having a dinner party that night. I might have tried to eat them all myself anyway, but now I can look forward to a luxurious little custard whenever I want. Delayed gratification. I could get used to that.
I can't wait to make this! It looks wonderful! I made the chicken this week.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this and that it incorporated so many of your favorites. I considered drizzling mine with maple syrup but opted for honey instead. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing and a great idea with the maple. Such a great combo. Really beautiful Christina.. B
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! Can't wait to make this one! :)
ReplyDeleteYour flan looks delicious! I made chicken this week, but this is the November recipe that I am most looking forward to.
ReplyDeleteYour flans look decadent, with the drizzle of maple and dollop of sour cream. I will have to try that. I can see making these flans often!
ReplyDeletelooks delicious! I can't wait to try these.
ReplyDeleteLove the maple syrup idea! Perfect flavor partner for this dish. I'm so looking forward to making these. Yours look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to only cook two, as Dorie says they're best eaten the day they're made. Yours look really yummy with the sour cream on top!
ReplyDeleteoh yum! I'll be adding the sour cream and maple drizzle too! I've got chicken for lazy folk in the oven now, and the house smells delicious, but your photo has me drooling!
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