Brooke Bass

Brooke is a former academic turned food and travel writer, photographer, and blogger. She and her husband are currently cruising the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean on their 40-foot sailboat and writing about their adventures on Chocolate + Marrow.

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Potatoes au Gratin with Haricots Verts and Prosciutto

By Brooke Bass

Growing up in Southern Louisiana, comfort foods were the star of my childhood. Whether we were gathering with friends over bowls full of gumbo…

From the Oven, Recipes, The ClassicsMarch 16, 2018

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Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Soup with Chèvre

By Brooke Bass

Let me start this out by saying the last few months of cooking have been fairly atypical for me. Because I haven’t been in…

Main Course, RecipesNovember 20, 2017

Creole Crab Bisque

By Brooke Bass

I grew up in southern Louisiana, in a house where crab traps dangled lazily from the dock that connected our home to a large…

Main CourseMay 3, 2016

Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Loin with Sauce Gribiche

By Brooke Bass

With all of the cold weather blowing through this time of year, it’s a great time to turn to our ovens for warmth and…

From the Oven, Main Course, Recipes, The ClassicsFebruary 3, 2016

Ham and Cheese Soufflé

By Brooke Bass

In my experience, there are few dishes that impress dinner guests more than soufflé. The elegant rise and fall. The way their crunchy tops…

From the Oven, Main Course, Recipes, The ClassicsDecember 16, 2015