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Ham, Spinach and Goat Cheese Orecchiette

Inspiration for the this pasta is all over the internet, some claim it’s a Martha Stewart creation.  The original uses kale, bacon and Parmesan cheese which sounded really good to me, whoever is responsible.  However, I’m not cooking alone here, I have … Continue reading

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Grilled Basil Chicken with Spinach Risoni

Yesterday I sent my husband a whining e-mail about not having a grill, so he went over to the commissary/PX and bought one, then spent most of the night putting it together.  Nice man.  Harpy wife.  Opposites attract Frugal’s post … Continue reading

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Cannelloni

When I first got married and hosted dinner parties, my go-to meals were usually pseudo-Italian; spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, cannelloni, things that involved ground beef and cheese. I guess I finally bored myself and now I rarely make them which … Continue reading

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Souris d’Agneau with Fresh Pappardelle

It was cold, then it was hot and now it’s cold again.  I had closed down my ovens for the season but decided to give it one more go with the lamb shanks braised in one of my numerous tajines. … Continue reading

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Linguini, Fava Beans and Oeufs de Cabillaud Fume

If you know me by now, you probably realize that usually when I break into French in the title, I’m apprehensive that my readers with delicate palates (Frugal) might choose to skip the post  Linguini is a grabber as are … Continue reading

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Bucatini with Meatballs

Does it count against me in the “The Game of Freezers” that I took out ground pork and veal to make meatballs, but put in a really irresistible pork belly? It’s not my fault.  I was just wandering through the market, looking … Continue reading

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Corolles d’Alsace Salad with Tuna

Tomorrow, on American Mother’s Day, Jade and I are invited to Villiers-Louis, deep country, for an al fresco lunch and barbecue.  Wanting to make a pasta salad to bring, I spent a lot of time in the pasta aisle in … Continue reading

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Tagliatelle with Bacon and Peas

The “Game of Freezers” continues with this wonderful pasta made from frozen fresh tagliatelle, frozen peas and frozen bacon.  Still working on the freezer in the North(the house) and looking forward to the time I can press on to the … Continue reading

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Linguini with Mushrooms, Parmesan and Serrano Ham

This recipe was inspired by my refrigerator and Jamie Oliver.  Yes, I over bought mushrooms again.  I can’t help it, they looked good.  I’ve still got the bizarre comment problem and am waiting for a solution from wordpress support.  Hello!? … Continue reading

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Tagliatelle, Pancetta, Tomatoes and Ricotta

Cruising the net, I saw a recipe for pasta http://www.paperblog.fr/3277615/pappardelle-sauce-tomate-et-ricotta-jambon-cru-roquette/that used something called caviar of tomatoes and garlic.  Intrigued, I bought some from the supermarket for future scrutiny. Today, with no firm plans but having fresh tagliatelle and an outrageous … Continue reading

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