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Turkey is a holiday staple for many of us. Cornish Hens are a better option when cooking for two. This is a collection of creative, simple and delicious recipes for weeknights or dinner parties. For more recipes see Pasta, Stir-Fries, Salads, etc.
Does anyone else remember recipe cards? This was before the internet, way back in the beginning of time. People used to get stuff in the mail. There were lots of opportunities for subscriptions that would send you books or music or plates or whatever every month. I got a few cookbook series that way, which … Continue reading…
I get a huge amount of French spam through my French email address. Every few months I take the time to unsubscribe to 90% of it. It disappears for a few days, then slowly, inexorably, it creeps back. Maybe if I unsubscribed to 100% I might have more success but there is always one or … Continue reading…
We don’t actually have Cornish Game Hens here in France. But we have little chickens or poussin. They are under a pound in weight, usually about 14oz (420gr) and are a perfect single serving size – with maybe a bit leftover for a snack. In summer we do them on the barbecue; in winter I … Continue reading…
This is what it looks like when I open the can. Yes, that is fat…. Lots and lots of fat. One has to dig in with one’s fingers to locate the duck. In the past, when I have duck confit, I used it in cassoulet. Or maybe risotto or pasta. I decided, to be different, … Continue reading…
It’s getting closer…. I’m referring to the biggest food holiday on the U.S. calender: Turkey Day, aka Thanksgiving Day. Some say they like T-Day best because it’s about the food and family without the hassle of presents, like Christmas. Some say they like T-Day best because of all the leftovers. I mean, if one is … Continue reading…
This is what happens when one expects spring and it doesn’t arrive. We switch from white wine to rosé for the summer months. It was too cold to do the turkey outside. So I decided to make turkey rolls. I didn’t have any white wine to make a sauce and I didn’t think Turkey in … Continue reading…
Deconstructed Turkey Rolls I don’t like that term…. Deconstructed. I hear it often on the Food Networks. On the one hand, I think it sounds a bit pretentious and self-aggrandizing. On the other hand, it sounds as if the chef either wasn’t capable of coming up with a better name or simply couldn’t be bothered. … Continue reading…