Monthly Archives: November 2018

French Snack

Posted on November 19, 2018 by cookinginsens

While waiting for my sea bream to be cleaned and filleted at L’Ambiance des Halles, we started talking about caviar and how expensive it is. One of the ‘mongers suggested that I try a coffret of Kaviari with 2 small … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Cooking, Food and Wine, French | Tagged caviar, cooking, food, French, omelette, ossetra, snack | 11 Comments

Pot au Feu de Canette de Barberie

Posted on November 13, 2018 by cookinginsens

A canette is a female duck. I had to look it up when I found this gorgeous recipe in the winter edition of the French Saveurs magazine. This is a very timely recipe for all of us on antibiotics, combating … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes, Soup | Tagged canette, cooking, duck, food, French, pot au feu, recipe | 2 Comments

Roasted Lamb and Potatoes

Posted on November 11, 2018 by cookinginsens

I guess Tonio Mendes is my favorite eater. His appreciation of simple country dishes was acquired in Portugal where he was born and raised. This lamb tajine is inspired by “Arni me Patates sto Fourno“, a rustic Greek dish that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, Greek, Main dishes | Tagged brussel sprouts, cooking, food, food photography, Greek, lamb, potatoes | 2 Comments

The British Are Coming!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by cookinginsens

I’ve often been impressed and surprised by the excellent recipes from the BBC’s food section. Forgetting that the days of dull, unimaginative English cuisine are long gone and chefs like Jamie Oliver are showing Americans a thing or two. I … Continue reading →