This recipe for French Beignets is from the cookbook, Basic to Brilliant, Y’all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company, by Virginia Willis
Yes, beignets — just like the ones served at Café Du Monde in the French Market in New Orleans. You can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle them with honey. Heck, you can drizzle, then dust.
For another taste from this Southern-accented cookbook, here’s a two-way recipe for Kale Omelet / Baked in a Sourdough Boule. While you’re there, be sure to note: we’re giving away a copy of this “brilliant” cookbook!
Find the French Beignets recipe here
More on the cookbook & giveaway: Basic to Brilliant, Y’all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company, by Virginia Willis (Ten Speed Press, 2011)
I’ve always wanted to make beignets — they seem elegant, indulgent, and just plain good. (Will check out your link right after this!) The deadline is nearing for the cookbook contest to close (12 bells) — while it would be nice to win a copy, if I don’t, this will make marvelous Christmas gifts for my friends “up north” who wonder at my fascination for Southern cooking. :) Thanks for the opportunity!Â
I couldn’t get the link to work…? Will try again later!
Found it here! http://tucsoncitizen.com/shelflife/2012/01/05/beignets-just-like-the-ones-at-cafe-du-monde-in-new-orleans/
Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes replied: — January 25th, 2012 @ 9:24 pm
Thanks so much for letting me know the link wasn’t working! It should be good now. Always love hearing from you, Kimby. And if you have time, please do be sure to enter the giveaway. I’m buying a copy to give to a reader because I’m such a fan of this one. :)