Monthly Archives: January 2012

Hoisin Roasted Pork Steaks

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Before I get to the tender, juicy hoisin roasted pork steaks, I have something to say. Wouldn’t the world be as dull as dirt if everyone looked alike, talked alike and thought alike?   Vive la difference, I say.  Especially … Continue reading →

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Citrus Glazed Duck Fillets

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

This glaze was created around Rose’s lemon-lime marmalade because I’ve wanted to do something with the marmalade since I discovered it at the Intermarche.  The Intermarche has the best stocked foreign food section in town, including many products from Britain, … Continue reading →

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Oven Barbecued Chicken with Tagliatelle Carbonara

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

This started out with me wanting to make some American barbecue sauce for Jacques and turned into lunch with a Jamie-like carbonara.  What are you going to do?  Last week, I saw a recipe on a French site that was inspired … Continue reading →

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Japanese Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I woke up this morning thinking about my overloaded freezer but when I looked inside, I just couldn’t think.  I had two lone chicken thighs that kept calling attention to themselves and a pound of shrimp that I’ve been eyeing for … Continue reading →

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Petit Sale with Blond Lentils

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Petit sale with lentils is a typically French dish made with sausages and cured pork meat.  If I had not looked it up, I would have said it’s origin was in the Alsace region of France.  You know, proximity to … Continue reading →

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Roasted Pork Sandwich with “Bottom of the Pan” Relish

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

A photographer, Myles New, posted a recipe in this month’s Jamie magazine for roasted pork sandwiches.  Looked good.   I had a small(916 grams) rolled pork loin roast in the freezer that I got on sale at Carrefour for 3 … Continue reading →

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Foie de Veau with Mustard Cream Sauce

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

It’s liver time!   Jade will be so pleased when she gets home from school!  I decided to make a mustard sauce to go with the calf’s liver, although we would probably have been just as satisfied with some sauteed onions … Continue reading →

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Mirliton a la Creole

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Mirliton or chayote is a wonderful, mild flavored squash that I was first introduced to in Haiti.  Steamed, stuffed or mixed with spicy shrimp, mirliton is a vegetable that appeals to  most.  Or should.  Versatile, it can be eaten alone … Continue reading →

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Confit de Poulet aux Fruits Secs

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

My inspiration for today’s dinner comes from the website, Elle a Table  http://cuisine.elle.fr/Elle-a-Table/Recettes-de-cuisine/Confit-de-poulet-aux-fruits-secs-833698 and it’s a good one.  With the spices and dried fruit, it has a Moroccan-like flavor.  Good thing I was in tajine mode today.   So easy and … Continue reading →

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Cooking in Sens “Unplugged”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I’m only doing this for you Frugal http://frugalfeeding.wordpress.com/.  I don’t like to participate in these kinds of interviews/sharings.  However, since you mentioned, I think twice, that you know nothing about me.  Here goes. I was born in Texas, raised in California … Continue reading →

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