Tag Archives: Eggs

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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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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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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Cooking with Jade

Cheddar Cheese Eggs – Place some butter sauteed spinach in the bottom of a ramekin, then cover with 1/2 cup tomato sauce.  Break two eggs into the sauce, poke the yolks once with a toothpick, then sprinkle on some grated … Continue reading

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T-Bone American, Egg and Mushrooms

For the past 2 weeks my cats have been acting really weird, standing against walls with glazed expressions.  I thought maybe the moving and traveling had just been too much for them.  Today I looked a little closer and saw … Continue reading

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Father’s Day One Skillet Breakfast

I woke up this morning thinking about my husband and what an outstanding husband and father he is.  Our separation is finally coming to an end.  He will be leaving South Sudan in August to take up a new post in Stuttgart, … Continue reading

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No New Thing Under The Sun

“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”  King James Bible. Jade and I had an interesting conversation about originality in cooking.  She seemed to … Continue reading

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Rachel Khoo’s Omelette Souffle with Basque Piperade

If you have ever questioned that old adage (which I have) “You get what you pay for”, here’s living proof that that is SO wrong!  At least some of the time.  I’m talking about my new Le Creuset skillet and Frugal’s … Continue reading

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Traditional Oeufs en Meurette from Burgundy

Wine poached eggs in a nest of mushrooms and bacon on toast.  De-ca-dent, Frugal, de-ca-dent  I admit, I almost balked at the full two bottles of red wine needed for this recipe.  Unfortunately, I didn’t have any vin de table in the … Continue reading

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Rib Steak and Eggs

Steak and eggs for breakfast reminds me of all night diners in the wee hours of the morning.  They don’t have those in France.  Bummer.  Somebody should open up a breakfast restaurant here, not chain.  Or build a 5 star … Continue reading

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