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Crème fraîche, a French variation of sour cream, is a mildly acidic, high fat, slightly nutty tasting thick cream. Before dairy products were first pasteurised, crème fraîche developed naturally when ...

Crème fraîche, photo courtesy of Jim Dixon. Crème fraîche literally translates to fresh cream, but for cooks, it means a thick, slightly fermented heavy cream. You can buy it, but it’s much ...

"Wood can be as essential and impactful an ingredient as fat or salt. As it burns, wood releases chemical compounds that deliver delicious flavors and aromas to food. In this dish, inspired by the ...

Use your Dutch oven to roast beets to tender perfection and serve them over a zippy crème fraîche sauce. Inspired by the dry-roasting method from How to Dress an Egg by Ned Baldwin, Liz Mervosh ...

Mashed potatoes, but upgraded — this creamy swap is richer and more stable than sour cream, and it adds just the right pop of brightness to every bite.