Leek and Acorn Squash Tarts; French class
I had an extra leek in the house (didn’t need it for the lasagne) and I had one, last, small acorn squash left.
A little tart seemed like just the thing.
You do remember I’m rather fond of Small Plates.…
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Acorn Squash and Shallot Tarts
Warning: serious and / or thought-provoking post to follow. Read at your own risk.
But first…..
A few weeks ago I saw a great recipe, somewhere, on a blog, that I, of course, bookmarked….
Or so I thought.
It was strudel-like, made with acorn squash, … Continue reading.....
Avocado Truffle Tarts
A year ago we were getting ready to leave for our reunion in Italy.
While we were in Italy, I bought some truffles.
When we got home, I put them in my pantry and admired them often.
It was time to use them (Ya … Continue reading.....
Pimiento and Goat Cheese Strudel, working with phyllo
My first introduction to phyllo dough was Baklava.
It's still, IMHO, the best possible use for it, even if it's so sweet it makes my teeth hurt and I can only tolerate a piece once a year….. It's still a D.O. (Digestive Org*sm).
I would … Continue reading.....
Mushrooms in Brown Sauce on Puff Pastry; the update
Did you hear cursing this past week?
Mon mari was plumbing.
He hates plumbing.
According to him, he has enough plumbing parts to start his own store.
According to him, if he needs a specific part to finish the job he never has that exact … Continue reading.....
Butternut Squash Pastry with Chorizo; the update
Let me show you our plan.
It may take a bit of imagination, but keep your eye on the scaffolding and the ladder to help stay oriented.
The first photo is taken from the master bedroom doorway, looking straight down the hall to the door … Continue reading.....
Asparagus Pastries with Tarragon Cream; Eating with your fingers; Weekly Menu Plan
Do you eat asparagus with your fingers?
Or with a knife and fork?
One properly eats it with one's fingers, according to the etiquette guidelines.
Except, of course, if it's dripping with butter or sauce that would make a proper mess. Then you may use … Continue reading.....
Goat Cheese and Pimiento Pastries; Wood Stoves; pretty, deadly, caterpillars
Goat Cheese and Pimiento Pastries
I lived in a smart house once.
It was the year after we sold our house in Minnesota, and before we moved to Ireland. We rented a house 'in town' to live in while we sorted out our life before … Continue reading.....
Weekly Menu Planner; Asparagus and Green Garlic Pastry
Still on the Green Garlic kick....
Asparagus and Green Garlic Pastries with Mascarpone
6 asparagus spears, 5" (12.5cm) long
3 green garlic, 2.5" (6cm) long
2 tbs Mascarpone
4 cherry tomatoes
1/2 sheet puff pastry
Chive Vinaigrette
Thaw the puff pastry, if needed. Cut … Continue reading.....
