Tag Archives: onions

Hot Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers

Posted on February 26, 2020 by cookinginsens

The Butcher Shoppe in Lake Poconos was selling homemade, hot Italian sausage that the owner warned us, several times, of it’s spiciness. Yeah right, we said. Give us six. They were very hot and spicy, but in a good way … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Italian, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged American, cooking, food, food photography, Italian, onions, pasta, peppers, recipe, sausage, tomato sauce | 6 Comments

Southern Comfort

Posted on May 4, 2016 by cookinginsens

I grew up eating enormous meals from the Southern region of the United States, consistently overcooked; grayish green beans with ham hocks and “Irish” potatoes, “hard” fried cat fish, roast beef cooked to pieces in the oven with carrots, onions and … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged cooking, food, food photography, mushrooms, onions, recipe, smothered, steak | 11 Comments

Smoked Paprika Chicken Wings with Courgettes

Posted on March 29, 2016 by cookinginsens

A quick, easy lunch of oven baked chicken wings and sauteed courgettes with onions. Smoked Paprika Chicken Wings 12-15 large chicken wings, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika Flour 1 1/2 tbsp butter Dust the chicken wings with the … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged chicken wings, cooking, courgettes, food, food photography, onions, recipe, zucchini | 8 Comments

Succulent Pork Roast with Apples and Onions

Posted on March 4, 2016 by cookinginsens

I had to empty out my old, stainless steel refrigerator in preparation for the arrival of the new, white refrigerator. Though tedious, it gave me a chance to find out exactly what I had in the freezer. While most of the frozen … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Fruit, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged apples, cooking, food, food photography, herbs, onions, oregano, pork roast, recipe, thyme | 14 Comments

Cuisses de Canard a L’Ail

Posted on September 3, 2015 by cookinginsens

I’ve been neglecting the ducks and I know they’ve felt it. I don’t know what happened to me but could it be that I’ve been in a sort of “dip” since I returned from the U.S.? It feels as if my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged cooking, duck, food, food photography, garlic, herbs, onions, recipe, tajine | 21 Comments

Showing a Little Leg

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cookinginsens

Cornish game hens are not game birds but hybrid chickens. Although I grew up eating these birds, I didn’t know that until today! Never too old. So I guess that’s why I immediately liked the French poussin; just another little chicken. … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged cooking, Cornish game hen, food, food photography, onions, recipe, smothered | 31 Comments

Ti Pwa Lardons

Posted on March 20, 2014 by cookinginsens

When I was in Haiti in the 80s, I remember a Haitian Creole song on the radio that praised petit pois or fresh peas. It was about peas served with something but I have forgotten the song lyrics. Too bad. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Recipes, side dish | Tagged bacon, cooking, food, food photography, French, onions, peas, recipe, side dish | 14 Comments

Onion and Lardons Smothered Foie de Veau

Posted on February 3, 2014 by cookinginsens

Au Village Gourmand had some lovely slices of calf’s liver that I couldn’t resist. Today was market day and I always spend a lot of time drinking coffee and lurking around the market and the gourmet traiteurs. As I slowly … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, French, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged bacon, Calf's liver, cooking, food, food photography, lardons, onions, recipe | 22 Comments

Sometimes I’m Very Hungry

Posted on February 28, 2013 by cookinginsens

I was going to fry an egg for the top but I couldn’t wait. Steak, Mushrooms and Onions 1/2 onion, sliced 2 tbsp butter 1/2 lb mushrooms 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 rib steak, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged breakfast, cooking, food, food photography, mushrooms, onions, recipes, steak | 41 Comments

Had an Apartment in the City

Posted on October 14, 2012 by cookinginsens

We’ve moved from temporary housing in the crystal palace to temporary housing in an apartment in town center. I’ve got a kitchen! There is light for days! I’ve just got to learn how to use it. Nice apartment, close to … Continue reading →