I love bloggers. They spur my memories and my imagination. I was reading ParisBreakfast. She went on an outing. They were serving red fruit salad. That made me think of one of my favorite lunch places, a little French Bistro … [Read more...] about Red Fruit Salad
Potatoes and Green Beans
I first had this recipe of potatoes and green beans at my mother-in-law’s many years ago. And then I was watching Lidia Bastianich. She was making my mother-in-law’s salad. The one she used to make so often and she always made it for the 4th of July family reunions. … [Read more...] about Potatoes and Green Beans
Leek and Shiitake Sauté
This leek and shitake sauté should have a better name. This combination is one more thing to add your culinary toolkit. It has so many uses. You can add it to an omelet, or on top of a bowl of polenta, you can serve under a serving of fish, chicken, or steak. Are you getting the … [Read more...] about Leek and Shiitake Sauté
Salmon Cake Lunch
I really like salmon and I am always looking for a way to make it new. I have had Salmon and Zucchini and cooked Salmon en Papillote (in parchment). Both are so good so please don’t make me choose which is best. … [Read more...] about Salmon Cake Lunch
Chicken Pomodoro
While standing at the chicken section of the meat department trying to decide what to make the butcher approached. My pensive look must be the same look as my confused look. … [Read more...] about Chicken Pomodoro
Alsace Pizza
I was cleaning out my refrigerator and freezer. I think I told you before when I cook bacon I cut off about an inch on both ends; this keeps it from curling up while it is cooking. I wrap the cut ends well and place them in a jar in the freezer. When I need just a little for … [Read more...] about Alsace Pizza
Mahi Mahi with Breadcrumbs and Pine Nuts
I heard a chef say the difference between the lunch and dinner menu was 2 ounces and twenty dollars. So usually lunch is a six-ounce serving of fish, and dinner is eight. But if you make it yourself you will save even more. This Mahi Mahi Breadcrumbs and Pine Nuts dinner tasted … [Read more...] about Mahi Mahi with Breadcrumbs and Pine Nuts
Gougères
You might want to practice making these gougères (little cheese puffs) for a little appetizer before your next party. Or you can follow this recipe. … [Read more...] about Gougères
Vanilla Pudding with Almond Cookie Crumble
While in the Bay Area, before I fell sick we went to a bakery. They had the best almond cookies. I wish I had their recipe, but they were not budging. I understand completely. So what to do? I went to the Google. I was so sure that I found the recipe, but it was not the one. … [Read more...] about Vanilla Pudding with Almond Cookie Crumble
