Category Archives: side dish

Crispy Duck Legs with Spinach Ragout

Back from 3 days in the mountains, I needed to address some refrigerator issues; a bag of spinach, a tomato, a bell pepper, 1/2 of a red onion and parsnips. I “stepped away” from the bacon and made a nice … Continue reading

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Guinea Fowl with Potato, Aubergine, Tomato and Peppers

It’s annoying when your refrigerator dictates the menu of the day;  wrinkled, past their prime vegetables illuminated under the unforgiving light of the LG. You know you have to cook them whether you’re in the mood or not! What I … Continue reading

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Beet and Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

My husband has always liked beets and, since I’ve found more interesting ways to prepare  them than his or my mother did, I do too.  This is a quick and easy way to enjoy them.  Buy the pre-cooked beets or … Continue reading

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Laid Back Sunday

My husband loves breakfast.  He loves it so much that, like his Dad, he always wants to make weekend breakfast for the family. I remember, after our marriage, visiting his folks for the first time on the weekend.  On Saturday … Continue reading

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Garden Herb Duck Breast with Roasted Pumpkin

Remember my little pumpkin? As I dashed in and out of the house, to and fro to Strasbourg, it was hard to forget.  So orange!  However, it was starting to resemble a piece of furniture.  Off with it’s head! I … Continue reading

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The Color Purple

Just about everyone seems to be roasting cauliflower and I thought it was about time I jumped on the bandwagon.  I don’t know why I haven’t done this before, it is sooo good! Gratuitous picture of my darling, handsome husband with … Continue reading

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Market Mushroom Ragout

There’s a new stall owner in the market who specializes in mushrooms and fresh herbs.  She doesn’t seem to have a following yet, though her products are fresh, beautiful and reasonably priced.  When my regular stall owners are distracted, I … Continue reading

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Roasted Travers de Porc with Mirliton Kohlrabi Casserole

It’s cold this morning, not cool, cold.  Should I take my UGGs out of the box again?  I shouldn’t complain; I could be living in the D.C. area, paralyzed from the heat and humidity, at risk, because who knows when one … Continue reading

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Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Fresh Petit Pois Lardons

Today is French Mother’s Day and they are offering free rosebuds to mothers at a number of the businesses that are open today.  Interestingly, on this Sunday, the jewelry shop is open, as are the chocolate and flower shops.  No … Continue reading

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Beef Ribs, Macaroni and Cheese, Memorial Day/Pentecost

This weekend Memorial Day is celebrated in the U.S. and Pentecost in France.  Three day weekend and time for barbecues.  Of course I went to the deep country in Villiers-Louis where my Weber grill has taken up semi-permanent residence. In … Continue reading

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