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Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

For some reason, I’m on a salsa/chutney kick; pear salsa, cherry salsa, avocado salsa, pear and tomato chutney, etc.  It must have something to do with a craving for spicy, uncooked fruit and vegetables. And of course there’s my unending … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Sandwiches

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Since I saw that 101 sandwiches article last week, I’ve been sort of obsessing on sandwiches.  I don’t know why, it’s not really my usual thing.   But my husband likes sandwiches.   So…. Decades ago I was reading a … Continue reading →

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A French Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Reblochon Sandwich

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I stumbled upon a site called Quest for 101.   The blogger was eating his way through the New York Magazine’s list of the best sandwiches in New York.  Some of them looked pretty good, like the sloppy joe Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Chiquetaille Trio: Canape, Verrine and Salad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Four days have passed,  the chiquetaille (cod fish salad)http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/haitian-chiquetaille-cod-fish-salad/ is now ready to eat and you’re probably wondering what to do with it.   So was I. I, inexplicably, made a double recipe so I ended up with two large jars … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Avocado and Yam Salad Revisited

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Yams have been cultivated in Asia and Africa since 8000 B.C.  and are related to the large West African manioc root, igname , that we like best cooked like french fries and dipped into some wicked fresh green chilie. I … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad Stuffed Sweet Potato

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Bizarre sounding but tastes good.  One of these big 1 pound babies is more than enough for two.  The next time I would stuff the shrimp and avocado into the hot potato and pass the sauce separately.  Decadent.  Try it.

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