Monthly Archives: June 2013

Poulet Roti

Posted on June 30, 2013 by cookinginsens

On Saturday, Le Parret and Les Mullallys put together an impromptu lunch for six of rotisserie chicken from the Brest chicken man and more potatoes from the Parret garden. I love these kind of affairs when unexpected guests arrive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, France, Givry, poulet roti, roasted chicken, wine | 22 Comments

Boudin Noir with Garden Potatoes

Posted on June 29, 2013 by cookinginsens

Whenever we come back to France after being in a cuisine challenged country, we want everything and I tend to get into freezer and refrigerator trouble. This is especially dangerous in the summer when there are so many vegetables and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese, Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes | Tagged black pudding, boudin noir, cooking, food, food photography, France, French | 23 Comments

Cooking in Sens Again

Posted on June 28, 2013 by cookinginsens

Home at last! We’ll be here until the middle of July, when we go to our house in Honesdale, Pennsylvania for 2 weeks. Then we’ll come back here until school opens. So happy 🙂 I have been cooking, but mostly … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes | Tagged cooking, Fish, food, food photography, France, fresh peas, market, salmon, Sens | 22 Comments

Restaurant Cote Seine, Chatillon sur Seine: Slow Food

Posted on June 25, 2013 by cookinginsens

You know what they say; good food takes time. And apparently, so does bad food. The wait was so long, beginning with our drinks, that things got silly and stayed that way. This was a good thing; better than table … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, French | Tagged Chatillon sur Seine, eating out, food, France, restaurant, restaurant cote Seine | 15 Comments

Quick Gambas with Soba Noodles

Posted on June 20, 2013 by cookinginsens

For most of my adult life I’ve suffered from Calientephobia or fear of a hot kitchen. This crippling disease can cause profuse sweating, irritability and has wrecked marriages. That’s why the majority of kitchens I have worked in have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Japanese, Kitchen tools, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged asian, cooking, easy, food, food photography, gambas, Japanese, quick, recipe, soba noodles, stir fry | 41 Comments

Mexican Spicy Pork Belly with Hominy

Posted on June 18, 2013 by cookinginsens

For some unfathomable reason, our landlord built a 3 level villa with heated marble floors, indoor pool, top of the line electronic blinds and awnings, however, central air and heating must have just slipped his mind! Hello!? Ceiling fans? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Mexican, Recipes | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, hominy, Mexican, pork, posole, recipe, stew | 48 Comments

Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag

Posted on June 17, 2013 by cookinginsens

When I asked my husband what he would like for his Father’s Day lunch, I expected steak, roast, or at the very least, grilled chicken. What did he say? Cedar planked salmon with grilled asparagus??! Well after 37 years, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged asian, cooking, Fish, food, food photography, grilling, hoisin, recipe, salmon | 37 Comments

Salmon Stuffed Squid Ink Ravioli with Saffron Lemon Sauce

Posted on June 13, 2013 by cookinginsens

I’ve had some salmon stuffed squid ink ravioli in the freezer for a while. I bought it at Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html and have quite honestly lacked confidence in my ability to prepare this to my and my family’s satisfaction. But when … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Appetizer, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged cooking, Fish, food, food photography, lemon sauce, pasta, ravioli, recipes, salmon, squid ink | 38 Comments

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Posted on June 12, 2013 by cookinginsens

Every Sunday I try to make a lunch consistent with Jade’s expectations. Last Sunday I just wasn’t feeling it and wandered around the garden humming Scarborough Fair until I was forced to act. Thank God for all of those herbs … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, grilling, herbs, pork tenderloin, recipes, Vegetables | 27 Comments

Tournedos aux Champignons

Posted on June 11, 2013 by cookinginsens

I’m behind in posts and I hate that! No, there’s no deadline or anything but, because I sort of go with the flow when I’m cooking, even when “following” recipes, if I don’t write my post the same day, things … Continue reading →