Tag Archives: balsamic

Balsamic Marinated Duck Breast with Asparagus

Posted on March 12, 2018 by cookinginsens

The breed of duck most consumed in the U.S. is the Pekin, originally imported from China. The flavor and texture differs from the Muscovy (canard de barbarie) found in France because it’s a different bird and probably because of breeding … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes | Tagged asparagus, balsamic, cooking, duck breast, food, food photography | 2 Comments

A Plate of Roasted Pumpkin

Posted on January 15, 2014 by cookinginsens

Little French pumpkins or potirons are so cute. Whenever I see them in the market, I just want to buy one to look at. However, this is a cooking blog and the little pumpkin had to go down! It’s like … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Recipes, side dish, Vegetables | Tagged balsamic, cooking, food, food photography, pumpkin, recipe, roasting, Vegetables, vegetarian | 15 Comments

Lamb Chops with Herbs and Balsamic Sauce

Posted on January 25, 2013 by cookinginsens

These are French lamb chops that I found in my freezer in Sens over the holidays. Yay! Quick and easy, just sprinkle with dried herbs, brown, make a balsamic reduction and serve with bacon, sauteed chard. Lamb Chops with Herbs … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, cooking, food, food photography, French, herbs, Lamb chops, recipes | 36 Comments

Balsamic Gansebrust with Courgettes

Posted on January 17, 2013 by cookinginsens

I went over to Kaufland supermarket on Saturday specifically to buy some of those cute goose legs http://cookinginsens.com/2012/11/07/roasted-goose-sandwich-with-bottom-of-the-pan-relish/. They were all gone! In their place was a bin full of frozen goose breasts or gansebrusts. Why not? I hadn’t used my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, German, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, cooking, courgettes, food, food photography, German, goose breast, recipes | 37 Comments

Rosemary Scented Chicken with Brussel Sprouts

Posted on October 16, 2012 by cookinginsens

Seeing fresh brussel sprouts, made me think of the market in Sens. I found some in the elegant Boehm supermarket along with rosemary and smoked swine flesh, diced. The smoked swine flesh was quite the find since I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, brussel sprouts, Chicken, cooking, food, recipes, rosemary | 42 Comments

Fresh Herb Balsamic Lamb Chops

Posted on July 17, 2012 by cookinginsens

Yes, I know it’s only been two days since I made the lamb leg, but I’m in freezer trouble again, so it’s lamb again today. Cruel, cruel world 🙂 We’ll be eating meat and fish from the freezer for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, cooking, food, French, herbs, lamb chop, recipes | 48 Comments

Foie de Veau with Canada Apples, Bacon and Onions

Posted on April 21, 2012 by cookinginsens

As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I have no idea what a “cooking apple” is, except for maybe Granny Smiths. I don’t feel bad about this but I decided to vaguely inform myself by asking at the market fruit stand. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged apples, bacon, balsamic, Calf's liver, cooking, food, recipes | 37 Comments

Balsamic Glazed Duck Fillets

Posted on January 5, 2012 by cookinginsens

I really like using duck fillets(aiguillettes). They are so versatile and can be used to make anything from an Asian stir fry to a savory chili http://atomic-temporary-17826715.wpcomstaging.com/2011/11/20/marcus-bawdon-does-chili/. I don’t know how available they are in the States but if we don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, cooking, duck fillets, food, French, glaze, recipes | 11 Comments

Pork Roast with Balsamic Potatoes

Posted on November 28, 2011 by cookinginsens

This is supposed to be a Jamie recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-at-home/balsamic-baked-onions-and-potatoes-with-roast-pork-recipe/index.html, but I so couldn’t be bothered that I decreased amounts, ignored cooking methods and added a turnip. The good thing about Jamie is that he knows his ingredients and flavors, so as … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, English, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged balsamic, cooking, fennel, food, pork roast, recipes, rosemary | 15 Comments

Balsamic Salmon with Roasted Peppers

Posted on November 25, 2011 by cookinginsens

And then there’s those packages of roasted peppers that I’ve been hoarding in the freezer. Salmon fix! Balsamic Salmon with Roasted Peppers 4 salmon fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp butter 1 tsp olive oil … Continue reading →