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Pork Tenderloin and Shallots in Red Wine; winter

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Even though we’re no longer in the suit and briefcase trenches I still like easy mid-week dinners. I’m happy to spend a few hours in the kitchen on the weekends making something a bit more complicated, but, unless it’s hands-off, in the oven, cooking on it’s own, I like week-day dinners to be faster. Old … Continue reading…

Butternut Squash Stacks, changing times

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I promise I will do a recipe without winter squash next….. But, as I may have mentioned, I have rather a lot of them. I will have to admit I am quickly running out of new ideas. I’m thinking I’ll just go back to the beginning and make all the old ones over again. If … Continue reading…

Hunter’s Eggs, an interesting week and a falling snake

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We love eggs…. But I can’t be bothered to make them for breakfast. Sometimes we have breakfast for dinner but more often I make eggs for starters. One can be a bit more creative with eggs in the evening. This is a variation on a Basque dish of peppers and tomatoes. It’s a simple dish, … Continue reading…

Veal Marengo, with Shallots and Mushrooms, an epiphany

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I don’t remember why or how this became a tradition. I know that it’s only my tradition. But as soon as I start thinking about decorating for Christmas I get a craving for Veal Marengo. I’m not sure when I started making it, but it’s been a few years. I’ve done it in the oven, … Continue reading…

Ham and Caramelized Shallot Quiche, the update

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One of the things I always look forward to when the cooking moves back to the kitchen is making dinner that is not based on grilling meat. I know a lot of people are cutting back on meat. I read about the Meatless Monday movement.  I live in France, not on Mars…. But skipping meat … Continue reading…

Caramelized Shallot and Goat Cheese Pastries

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I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since I did a post on mini-pizzas. We like these little pizzas…. They’re easy, fun and cheap. I buy a package of four 4″ squares of puff pastry for under a euro. At that price one simply has to play. You can top them with almost anything, … Continue reading…

Grilled Potato Salad; the harvest and the debate

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The debate (with myself) about using this nutrition calculator rages on. My latest thoughts, after reading the comments and pondering while hoeing, is that this blog is not a nutrition blog or a diet blog or a weight loss blog. It’s a healthy eating blog with easy to prepare recipes using fresh seasonal ingredients for … Continue reading…