I use onions every day in winter – added to stews or stir-fries or just to tart up a vegetable.. Sometimes the onions and garlic get chopped before I even know what I’m cooking. In the summer, when almost everything is grilled I don’t use them as often. Or at least I didn’t…… Mon mari, you see, really, really, really likes onions. He is responsible for me planting a few … Continue reading →
Do you still have your grill out? This is an easy side dish, with just a hint of sharpness from the mustard. If you can get large, sweet onions, like Vidalia, they would be great here. I used 2 red onions because that is what I had in my garden…. And I’ve rarely seen sweet onions here. A grill basket is best – we used the same basket that we … Continue reading →
I’ve served this salad often, always to rave reviews. The recipe is for two (as we are two) but if you add another chicken breast, a bit more potato, a few more shallots and a some more lettuce, it easily serves 4 for a light lunch… With a bit of bread and a nice dessert. One really should have a nice rosé with it… And be sitting at a table … Continue reading →
Forgive me. Another salad….. If it seems like that is all we’re eating lately, well… It is. I did mention that I planted too much lettuce. And spinach. And chard. I used a mix of red and green Romaine for this, as well as a bit of spinach. Grilled roasted peppers and onions, chicken with a barbecue flavor and a ‘French’ dressing for the salad and dinner is, once … Continue reading →
