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Pork Stir Fry with Miso Sauce

I remember when stir frys became popular.  I bought a wok, utensils and an how to book on stir frying.  It took years before I realized that stir-frying just wasn’t that complicated. All that’s needed is your choice of oil, … Continue reading

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Roasted Lamb and Potatoes

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

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Flanken Ribs and Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta

Everyone in my family loves brussel sprouts or maybe anything with bacon 😉  Pan or oven roasted they are always a hit.  And pretty 🙂 I would have liked to cook these flanken ribs on the outdoor grill but my husband, … Continue reading

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Butter Roasted Duck Legs with Brussel Sprouts

Annashortcakes is a blog I follow and I am always interested to see her new posts.  The other day she had an unique recipe for mustard marinated and grilled brussel sprouts.  I meant to duplicate the recipe to the letter … Continue reading

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Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts

Whenever I would invite guests for a formal, sit-down lunch/dinner party (8-12), I would always inquire beforehand about possible dietary restrictions; religious, allergenic, life-style preferences.  Nothing is so uncomfortable, for both guests and hosts, as an “inedible” meal.  Before I … Continue reading

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Rosemary Scented Chicken with Brussel Sprouts

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

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Balsamic Glazed Calf’s Liver with Brussel Sprouts

Okay, boudin noir yesterday, calf’s liver today.  Jade and I have to get our favorites out of the way before the squeamish, palate-less side of the family arrives.  It’s not that they don’t like these things when I serve them, … Continue reading

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Marinated Cod with Brussel Sprouts

I am shamelessly proud of the fact that both my children like vegetables.   I like it that Jade hovers around the vegetable section going, “Whoa, look at those brussel sprouts.   We haven’t had those in a long time.” … Continue reading

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This Is Not Hard: Boneless and Stuffed Coquelet or Cornish Game Hen

I don’t think I cook many things that are really complicated. That’s probably why I don’t bake cakes; too fiddly. After all I’m not a chef, just a woman who thinks food is interesting. So if I debone poultry, and … Continue reading

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I Couldn’t Be Bothered Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Today, I don’t know why, I just couldn’t be bothered.   I couldn’t be bothered to go to the market and/or to think of something creative for the blog.   It’s one of those days when you just want to … Continue reading

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