Monthly Archives: October 2017

Bavarian Duck Breast with Cabbage

Posted on October 27, 2017 by cookinginsens

This is interesting. The common duck bred for food in the U.S. is the Pekin (Long Island) duck and the breed of choice in Europe is the Muscovy (Barbery) duck. The Hudson Valley Duck Farm in Ferndale, New York has … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, German, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged Bavarian rub, cabbage, cooking, duck breast, food, food photography, German, pan fried potatoes, pancetta, recipe | 6 Comments

Beef Noodle Bowl with Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 26, 2017 by cookinginsens

While at Pete’s Market in Narrowsburg, New York, draining our retirement pension to buy oxtails, I saw some good deals on round steaks that were ready to, or had frankly gone round the bend. The price was good and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged asian, beef, cooking, food, food photography, noodles, recipe, spinach, stir fry, sweet potatoes, udon | 2 Comments

Peach Cobbler

Posted on October 25, 2017 by cookinginsens

My husband, in general, is a good man. Anyway, for 41 years he’s been a good friend, husband and companion. He doesn’t talk much but has the grace and patience to look interested when I’m talking 🙂 He has sent … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Dessert, Food and Wine, Fruit, Recipes | Tagged cobbler, cooking, dessert, food, food photography, Georgia, peach, recipe, Southern | 10 Comments

Braised Oxtails

Posted on October 20, 2017 by cookinginsens

Did you know that oxtail (cow tail) is $5.99/lb? I mean, you can buy steak at that price. It’s true that in France the French have always valued the oxtail as a quality source of meat but here in the … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged American, braised, cooking, food, food photography, meat, oxtails, recipes, soul food | 20 Comments

Oven Roasted Chicken with Turnips and Spinach

Posted on October 17, 2017 by cookinginsens

It was 28 F(-2 C) this morning and our first frost of the season. I’d better get the winter clothes out of the attic and shake out my gloves. They predict that we still have a few more days of … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, oven chicken, recipe, spinach, turnips | 10 Comments

Veal Chops with Sage Mustard Sauce

Posted on October 14, 2017 by cookinginsens

It’s been a very good year for our herb garden, even the stubborn, gangster basil looks good! We’ve got fennel fronds, parsley, weed like oregano, rosemary and two varieties of sage that are almost bushes. Autumn is a good … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged cooking, Dijon, food, food photography, French, mustard sauce, recipe, sage, veal chop | 7 Comments

His Tree, His Pie

Posted on October 12, 2017 by cookinginsens

Think of the 41 years of deprivation my husband has endured because he, one who eats dessert for breakfast, married one of the few people in the world who does not love nor make dessert unless company is coming and/or … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Dessert, Food and Wine | Tagged apple, apple tree, cooking, dessert, food, Pennsylvania, pie | 5 Comments

Fresh Borlotti Chili Beans

Posted on October 1, 2017 by cookinginsens

As you know, I like fresh beans when I can get them. Fortunately, the Scranton farmer’s market has a few farmers who grow borlotti/red coco beans or what they call cranberry beans to shell. These beans are quite a bit … Continue reading →