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Salmon Stuffed Squid Ink Ravioli with Saffron Lemon Sauce

I’ve had some salmon stuffed squid ink ravioli in the freezer for a while.  I bought it at Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html and have quite honestly lacked confidence in my ability to prepare this to my and my family’s satisfaction. But when … Continue reading

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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Every Sunday I try to make a lunch consistent with Jade’s expectations.  Last Sunday I just wasn’t feeling it and wandered around the garden humming Scarborough Fair until I was forced to act. Thank God for all of those herbs … Continue reading

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Tournedos aux Champignons

I’m behind in posts and I hate that!  No, there’s no deadline or anything but, because I sort of go with the flow when I’m cooking, even when “following” recipes, if I don’t write my post the same day, things … Continue reading

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Beef Marrow Bones with Parsley Salad

Before we left for the strawberry festival http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/strawberry-festival-esslingen-germany/,  I took out some nice beef marrow bones that I had purchased on my last trip to France.  Still reeling from all the food and wine at the festival, the bones were … Continue reading

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Regular Children

I used to hate grapefruit when I was growing up.  I think most kids do because to them it tastes bitter.  I started eating and enjoying grapefruit in my early 20s.  It had started to taste sweet, in a grapefruit … Continue reading

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Grilled Pork Roast with Peach Salsa

Another Gasuddin story. When I first interviewed Gasuddin, I nearly didn’t hire him.  He was a small, whippy looking man with jet black, straight hair and the pencil thin mustache of an old time villain. You know, the kind that … Continue reading

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Grilled Lamb Roast with Asparagus

I bought this lamb roast at Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html, assuming that it was a boneless roast because it was small and round.  However, there was a bone inside.  I only discovered it yesterday when I was intending to butterfly and marinate … Continue reading

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Chicken Heart and Pepper Stir Fry

Often I buy meats, produce and condiments, without having a specific use for them, because I like the way they look.  This is part of the reason that I’m constantly in freezer, refrigerator and pantry trouble.  This wouldn’t be a … Continue reading

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Noix de Joues de Porc au Char Sui with Chaos Fried Rice

Pork cheeks.   Char sui pork cheeks.  It sounds better in French.  Tastes good in/on any tongue.   With recycled, fried California brown rice.  Frugal and lazy.  That’s how I feel today, lazy.  I never feel frugal, it just happens … Continue reading

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Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers with Tomato Pesto

Lazy Memorial Day with full freezers.  Easy. Who doesn’t have the necessary?  Garlic, peppers and onions.  Okay, fresh oregano was a bonus  But not absolutely necessary. However, I would have the tomato pesto. Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers with Tomato … Continue reading

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