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Holiday foods and traditions
One more dish for Thanksgiving… I originally posted this 3 years ago – but for anyone looking for a quick, easy holiday dessert this is it. As everyone knows, I don’t do pie crusts, therefor no pies. But I’m very inventive at finding easy substitutions. A word of warning about this clafoutis: cranberries are tart, … Continue reading…
I realized I have never posted a recipe for the turkey for Turkey Day. We don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving and I rarely do a turkey here. They’re expensive, and mon mari prefers chicken. For a big holiday dinner I will roast a capon, (which is what the photo is). However, I stuffed and roasted lots of … Continue reading…
Are you looking for recipes for Thanksgiving? Mashed potatoes are always a hit, but why not make them a little more interesting this year? The caramelized onions add a bit of sweet and the horseradish adds a bit of hot, making these a great accompaniment to roast meats… Like maybe a Roast Turkey, with or … Continue reading…
I originally made this gratin with spinach – frozen spinach, actually. I always keep a bag of frozen spinach in the freezer and this is a perfect quick vegetable dish when the fridge is empty. Then I branched out… and discovered it works with any vegetable. Or, at least it works with all the ones … Continue reading…
We did something today that we haven't done in ages…. Or ever, actually. We forced the puppies into the back of the car and went on an outing. They haven't been in the car since they were spayed last fall…. We want to go visit our friend in Spain, and the puppies get to visit … Continue reading…
Rhubarb sauce is simple: rhubarb and sugar. I like tart; if you prefer sweet add a bit more sugar. The sauce will keep about a week in the fridge so double or triple the recipe if you like. And for a bit more indulgence… Try it with vanilla ice cream. Rhubarb Yogurt Parfait Preparation … Continue reading…
One of the problems – or benefits, of being only two is when one makes a leg of lamb for Easter dinner there are going to be leftovers. Depending on the size of the leg there could be a lot of leftovers. We like leftovers of all flavors, but especially lamb. Accepting this, nay, embracing … Continue reading…