Category Archives: American

Authentic Texas Potato Salad

Until not too long ago, I was a serious potato salad bigot.  This was not entirely my fault.  My mother, good ole gal, born and raised in the Brazos Bryan, Texas, made potato salad with onions, sweet pickles, pimento, eggs, mayonnaise and … Continue reading

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Fully Loaded Asparagus Frittata

Jade’s out of school for some reason for another 3 days.  Time to put major food on the table.  She just loves savory tarts and frittatas and I had loads of asparagus.  So…… Don’t tell the vegetarians I said so, … Continue reading

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Blackened Wolf Fish with Herb Roasted Fennel

It must have been a hard winter here in Stuttgart because I am so pleased to see the Spring vegetables, fruits and herbs!  I have my monthly e-mail list for May of the fruits and vegetables in season in France, … Continue reading

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Chili Cheese Omelette

I often think about Sens; walking the dog in the morning, going to the market, stopping for coffee or une verre with friends, those impromptu breakfasts, cobbled together with leftovers as the sun came up.  I often regret my “déplacement”. … Continue reading

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Roasted Parsnips, Mushrooms, Romano Beans and Crispy Fried Fish

A blog site that I follow, Our Growing Paynes,  http://ourgrowingpaynes.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/roasted-mushroom-and-parsnip-ravioli/ gave me wonderful idea for what to do with my aging parsnips and mushrooms that were giving me bitter looks in the downstairs refrigerator and my loving, friendly romano beans that … Continue reading

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Texas Chili Beans

My mom taught me to make chili beans.  The major difference in this recipe and hers is that instead of a ham hock, I used a chopped cup of my never ending baked ham.  My inspiration to make chili beans … Continue reading

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Monkey 47, etc.

This weekend was the beginning of the Stuttgart Spring Fest, like the Oktoberfest but only in the Spring; rides, food, dancing and singing. We wanted to go on Saturday but it rained all day, so instead we spent our Saturday picking up … Continue reading

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Ham Salad

Leftover ham and pre-boiled German eggs with a salad of roquette, cucumbers and radish. Ham Salad 2 cups cooked ham, coarsely chopped 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 heaping tsp mustard Salt Pepper … Continue reading

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Garlic Chicken with Chard and Turnips

Unless the weather turns, this is the last day I’m using that oven!  The kitchen seems to heat up fast, even when it’s not that hot outside.  Grill. I had some lovely hakurei turnips that I wanted to use and … Continue reading

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Savory Potato Leek Soup

As I’ve told both of our children, no one is obliged to like cooking if they don’t, however some basic survival cooking skills can come in handy when you’re on your own and can’t afford to eat out.  See new … Continue reading

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