Steak Salad with Goat Cheese and Red Onions - I was not going to blog about this since it was so easy, but I have a different point to make. When you cook in small portions you end up with leftover ingredients and so not to waste you need to keep in mind a plan B. I made … [Read more...] about Steak Salad with Goat Cheese & Red Onions
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Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes
Chicken With Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes I have made Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes multiple, multiple times. I think the minimal ingredients pack a punch of flavor. It only takes five ingredients not counting olive oil and salt and pepper, and herbs, which … [Read more...] about Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes
Salmon en Papillote
I laughed out loud when Barbara at Cuisinedeprovence suggested we could flirt with the butcher. I am too old for that, but today I did appeal as a mother. I looked at the salmon and asked if it was fresh, did it smell? The butcher/fish guy said yes it was fresh, no it did not … [Read more...] about Salmon en Papillote
Hot Milk Sponge Mini
I am totally fixated with mini cakes. My days for big-o-cakes are over. At least I think they are. I have been known to make really brash declarations and then God says ha! But, this is where I am in my life as of now. There was a time when a 9x13 pan of cake was more of a … [Read more...] about Hot Milk Sponge Mini
Crazy Cake
Did you drink all your coffee this morning? Do you have a spare cup left over? If not you can use water, but coffee accentuates chocolate. … [Read more...] about Crazy Cake
Improved Lemon Curd
I saved a tree today, but not the complete tree. It is looking sort of strange. It is missing a few limbs. I have spoken previously about my neighbor that has this wonderful prolific lemon tree. It feeds the whole neighborhood, a few joggers that jog by, and a few gardeners. … [Read more...] about Improved Lemon Curd
Golden Lentil Soup
Golden Lentil Soup and Developing My Palate It’s been years since I first discovered my favorite restaurant. I think I mentioned this before. I loved the food at first bite. I loved the atmosphere and the people. Almost Always, when it is my turn to choose my choice would … [Read more...] about Golden Lentil Soup
Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis
Crème Anglaise is another recipe you need to put in your culinary toolkit. It is classic. Previously I made Crème Fraîche. It has so many uses for both sweet and savory, but now it is all about Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis. These recipes will fancy up the most humble … [Read more...] about Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis
Fennel and Cherry Tomato Gratin
I made a fennel and pomegranate salad recipe with raw fennel. I was so happy with it. I think it is one of the best things I have made this year. I know it was one of the easiest. Now because I am a foodie and a blogger I wanted to give the roasted version a try. I found … [Read more...] about Fennel and Cherry Tomato Gratin