Pumpkins are in at your local farmer’s market! I made this last fall with fresh oranges and a pumpkin from my farmer’s market. It was so good, that I’m looking forward to making it again. I have roasted Hatch … Continue reading
Another product of too many veggies, and not knowing what to make….I was just going to make plain old butternut squash soup, but then I decided to see if there were any recipes that included fennel and butternut squash. Why … Continue reading
Cassoulet is one of the most revered and talked about great French dishes. If you are tackling French food, as one approaches a genre of foods to master, Cassoulet is probably on that list of dishes to master. If … Continue reading
A little French bean, and a little Cajun sausage…when the two collide, it’s a happy combination! You will need: 1 1/2 cups dried flagelots 2 cups diced onion 1 medium red pepper, diced 1/2 cup … Continue reading
A pictorial recipe….If you have made preserved lemons, and are looking for ways to use them up, here is one. Be sure to NOT salt the soup, as the preserved lemons should have enough salt to season the whole … Continue reading
With summer produce just beginning to roll in down here on the coast, it’s time to start collecting some recipes to highlight your favorite garden’s bounty. Here is one of my favorite recipes. It’s quick, easy, as well as cool … Continue reading
In most of today’s grocery markets, you can purchase ready-to-use roux. You can usually find a medium and a dark, and you can also find oilless rouxs, which are simply browned flour. But, when you go to make a quick … Continue reading
Love, love lentils! Here is a luscious lentil soup that is filling and satisfying. A few slices of bacon (optional) adds a smokey flavor. This is high in fiber and nutrients. If you have homemade stock (poultry or vegetable) and … Continue reading
I’m not sure where the inspiration for this came from. All I know is that I wanted something different. Something warm. Something spicy. So, here you go. I did get this pumpkin at the Farmer’s Market a few months ago … Continue reading
A classic winter minestrone. The addition of green beans (from freezer section) and a few leaves of winter kale and a nice greenness that is welcome in the winter. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta 1 medium onion, diced … Continue reading
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