Barley, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Casserole

I've had a bad day (see below). I made this in August and loved it. I don't have any zucchini left, but, as I'm in the mood for comfort food…. I think I'll try it with chard tonight. I need comfort food! Barley, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Casserole  Preparation and cooking time: 45 minutes  Ingredients: 1/3 … Continue reading…

Easy Chard Gratin; meeting more of the family

I originally made this gratin with spinach – frozen spinach, actually.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…

Potato and Tomato Gratin

We take a momentary break from the zucchini posts – as the zucchini is taking a momentary break from producing. The tomatoes, on the other hand, are going strong. You may not think that tomatoes and potatoes work together. Think again. I normally use Gruyère in potato gratins but I decided to use something stronger … Continue reading…

Zucchini (Courgette) and Tomato Gratin with Mozzarella

This is what my counter looks like every few days. Well, not the peaches and nectarines… I buy those every week. My freezer is full. It’s time to get creative with tomatoes! Of course, I still have the zucchini, as well….. Zucchini (Courgette) and Tomato Gratin with Mozzarella Preparation and cooking time:   55 minutes Thin … Continue reading…

Duck Confit and Potato Gratin

We have a floor. Mostly. The bit at the top of the stairs isn’t finished yet, but I suggested, and mon mari agreed, that perhaps the railing could be next…. For obvious reasons… But the rest is done, with two coats of varnish on it, so far. I’m so pleased with it I thought I’d … Continue reading…

Potato Gratin with Caramelized Shallots; interior decorating

Are you into decorating? I've been listening to internet radio and one of the ads is promoting buying stuff for your house, basically saying that winter is a good time to do some decorating, tarting things up a bit and all that. I have no interest. I used to, but, somewhere along the way the … Continue reading…

Butternut Squash and Polenta Gratin

My search for butternut squash recipes continues. A few weeks ago an email came across my screen that caught my interest. To be honest, I get so many, and most are not worth the effort to hit the delete button… I tucked it away, without reading, of course, to make another day. The day came. … Continue reading…