Monthly Archives: January 2011

Aunt Kay’s Beans

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Before baking:  Tastes almost as good  I like this mixture of American and French Products My sister requested this recipe.   I made this side dish for a barbecue during a family reunion; I think it was 1983 or 84. … Continue reading →

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Arni me Patates sto Fourno: Greek Roast Lamb with Potatoes

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Old school meat and potatoes A liberal sprinkling of oregano This reminds me of the kinds of meals we had when I was a kid.  Nothing too exotic, but wholesome and filling.   GREEK ROAST LAMB WITH POTATOES 1 baby … Continue reading →

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Oxtails Part I

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Each oxtail is cut about 1 1/2 inches thick I found these gorgeous oxtails in the market at the Tete de Veau Triperie.   A triperie specializes in selling offal, in other words, those nasty bits like tripe, liver, stomach, … Continue reading →

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Honey Mustard Coquelet or Chicken Little

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I found this “coquelet” in the market yesterday.    It looks like a Cornish game hen, so I’m going to cook it like one.  I love honey mustard glaze; it’s simple to prepare and tastes good on poultry, pork and fish. HONEY … Continue reading →

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Palets D’Alsace Campagnard

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

These “palets” are small parcels of ground pork belly with cheese wrapped in bacon.  They cook up quickly in a 350 oven in 30 minutes.   I cheated and bought them ready to cook from the butcher but they are … Continue reading →

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Verrines and Spoons

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

A wonderful meal!  MENUSalmon and avocado verrineSalmon rillettes verrineQuail eggs and caviarProsciutto wrapsRis de veau (veal sweetbreads)Coquilles St. Jacques (scallops in the shell)Chevreuil in sauce (cute little deer)Seasonal vegetablesCheeses of BurgundyBuche de Noel (Christmas log cake)

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