Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
This is a re-post…. I, once again, had blog problems and had to restore from the back-up. Unfortunately, the back-cup didn’t include my last post. I think I have it all working again. At least it was a rainy day (sometimes, that can be a good thing) We really liked the Lemon Chicken with Leeks that I … Continue reading…
Yes, I know….. It should be Chicken Cacciatore, but I had pork chops thawed so this is what we had. Most meat doesn’t come in packages suitable for 2 people. As I am already buying more than I need I normally buy big packages when they go on sale then divide the lot up and … Continue reading…
I could live on stews. Well, maybe soups and stews. Okay, pastas, risottos, soups, and stews and only in the winter but you get the idea. When I was single I cooked on the weekend for myself, making soups and stews for the freezer. After a few weeks I had a variety of mid-week dinners … Continue reading…
This is why a bought the small slow cooker…. I wanted to be able to do pork chops without all the vegetables needed to get the larger, 3 1/2 quart slow cooker, to ‘appropriate’ levels. The small slow cooker is just over 2 quarts – perfect for two pork chops for two people. And if … Continue reading…
The barbecue grill is tucked away for the winter and the slow cooker is back in the kitchen. I even found a place for it other than permanently on the kitchen counter. Remember when I complained about not being able to order dinners delivered? The slow cooker is as close as I will get to … Continue reading…
Today was the perfect summer day: warm but not hot with crystal clear blue skies. If it wasn’t for walking the dogs before sunrise I would think it was July. However, the sun not coming above the horizon until after 7:30 is a sure sign that it’s October. I hate walking the dogs in the … Continue reading…
This is it! This is my last slow-cooker recipe for the season. It’s coming off the counter and will be tucked away, along with the raclette grill, until fall. You can find more details on raclette grills on kitchenettejen.com’ We eat with the seasons and this is the season for grilling, salads and lighter foods. I … Continue reading…