Steak Salad with Goat Cheese and Red Onions - I was not going to blog about this since it was so easy, but I have a different point to make. When you cook in small portions you end up with leftover ingredients and so not to waste you need to keep in mind a plan B. I made … [Read more...] about Steak Salad with Goat Cheese & Red Onions
Archives for 2014
Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes
Chicken With Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes I have made Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes multiple, multiple times. I think the minimal ingredients pack a punch of flavor. It only takes five ingredients not counting olive oil and salt and pepper, and herbs, which … [Read more...] about Chicken with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes
Salmon en Papillote
I laughed out loud when Barbara at Cuisinedeprovence suggested we could flirt with the butcher. I am too old for that, but today I did appeal as a mother. I looked at the salmon and asked if it was fresh, did it smell? The butcher/fish guy said yes it was fresh, no it did not … [Read more...] about Salmon en Papillote
Hot Milk Sponge Mini
I am totally fixated with mini cakes. My days for big-o-cakes are over. At least I think they are. I have been known to make really brash declarations and then God says ha! But, this is where I am in my life as of now. There was a time when a 9x13 pan of cake was more of a … [Read more...] about Hot Milk Sponge Mini
Curry Cauliflower
How I learned to like Curry Cauliflower. When I see cauliflower I think of my in-laws. My Father-in-law was a wonderful gardener. He grew a variety of vegetables. He had a spring garden, and when that was gone, he would plant a fall garden. One of the vegetables he grew … [Read more...] about Curry Cauliflower
Crazy Cake
Did you drink all your coffee this morning? Do you have a spare cup left over? If not you can use water, but coffee accentuates chocolate. … [Read more...] about Crazy Cake
Improved Lemon Curd
I saved a tree today, but not the complete tree. It is looking sort of strange. It is missing a few limbs. I have spoken previously about my neighbor that has this wonderful prolific lemon tree. It feeds the whole neighborhood, a few joggers that jog by, and a few gardeners. … [Read more...] about Improved Lemon Curd
Golden Lentil Soup
Golden Lentil Soup and Developing My Palate It’s been years since I first discovered my favorite restaurant. I think I mentioned this before. I loved the food at first bite. I loved the atmosphere and the people. Almost Always, when it is my turn to choose my choice would … [Read more...] about Golden Lentil Soup
Mini Almond Cake
Last week I posted about presentation or plating. I made both Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis. I really hope you will give it a try. I spent time trying to make my food appealing. This week it is about what to put on that pretty plate. I suggest you make Mini Almond … [Read more...] about Mini Almond Cake