Cornish Hens, Duck, and Turkey

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.

Turkey Cutlets with Mustard Crust; my week – the end

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The bad week continues…. Actually, it all went rather nicely until Saturday. Then the puppies took off again. Except this time I was attached. I put their leashes on, as usual. I opened the gate, as usual. We walked through the gate, as usual. Then they took off. I went face-forward onto the road.  I … Continue reading…

Turkey Rolls Stuffed with Pimientos and Feta; the update

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Aren’t you tired of seeing photos of our bedroom floor yet? This is the last one before we move up…. So exciting! We’ll clean, first. He just has that little strip by the doors to finish – and then, of course, all the trim…. Which he assures me will go very fast. It had better.  … Continue reading…

Roast Duck, Pan-Seared Foie Gras and the update

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There has been a request to show our entire house so some one can get a better idea of what we are doing. I love requests…. so, here goes. This is the back of the building.  The house is on the right; the barn on the left.  What appears to be a horizontal dividing line … Continue reading…

Roasted Cornish Games Hens (Poussin) with Red Wine

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I was introduced to Rock Cornish Game Hens when I was at university. Being poor college students a friend and I arranged to clean house for two guys every Sunday in exchange for dinner and drinks.  Naturally, we had to do the cooking. Neither of us actually had much experience cooking, but what we lacked … Continue reading…

Perfect Magret de Canard; the update

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Does anyone know how to get rid of dust on photoshop? Yes, I suppose I could have actually dusted, you know, in real life…. But I think dusting a construction site is illegal. If not illegal, it’s definitely stupid…. And I’m definitely not that. The living room is 95% done: Right down to the ‘mop … Continue reading…

Duck Breast with Olives; The English are Here!

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Duck Breast with Olives When I did the weekly shopping in the Vendée I knew I was living in France. Here, I'm not so sure. In the Vendée there was a small 'International Foods' section where I could find things like peanut butter, soy sauce, Arborio rice, Spanish olives, etc.; things one would, or at … Continue reading…