Fennel-Pastrami Gratin

Have you heard of Beet ‘n Squash YOU! ? - It’s a monthly food-fight wherein the stupendous virtues of vegetables are extolled. It’s fun and it’s hosted by Mel of Bouchon for 2 and Leela of She simmers. And guess what my friends… December is battle FENNEL! Are you excited yet?
I couldn’t resist participating because well… [...]

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My Favorite Cranberry Sauce

Who needs a cranberry sauce recipe?
I’m know my beloved readers, you are excellent cooks and not the kind to open a can of cranberry sauce to put on the Thanksgiving table [.. right?]. I know you can whip-up a batch of fresh cranberry sauce with your eyes closed and make it taste delicious. I know.. [...]

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Yukon Gold Potato Blinis

This recipe is idiot-proof. I know, i tested it myself.. on myself. Yukon Gold Potato Blinis make the best little canapés and can be served on their own or with caviar and crème fraîche or other accompaniments like smoked or cured salmon. Make them in rounds, square or octagon or cook them in funky shapes for [...]

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Tomates Farcies

Well, i don’t feel inspired to write today. Could a post consist simply of  : Hey, here are some stuffed tomatoes for ya! … No?
I could go on and on about how tomates farcies is a classic home-cooked dish in France and how I find the preparation very satisfying and reminiscent of the slow cooking undertaken [...]

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The Ratatouille Conspiracy

Remember when the food critic, Anton Ego, reviews the restaurant the young Linguini has just taken over in the movie Ratatouille? Anton, who looks like a geeky Count Dracula, is served ratatouille. His first reaction is to dismiss it as peasant dish, but after the first bite he’s overcome with childhood memories. Ego has a [...]

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Guanciale, Fava beans, Peas & Chanterelles

Tired of gnocchi so heavy that gangsters could use them in place of lead boots? I have good news for you…
Ricotta gnocchi is the lighter, hipper cousin of the more traditional potato gnocchi found in Northern Italy, he’s kind of the cool kid on the block and the star on our plate today. Ricotta gnocchi [...]

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Soft Polenta w/ Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

Nobody was hurt during the writing of this post.
Believe me, being obsessive-compulsive isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to make the kind of dish that requires your full obsessive attention, you might want to stop your medication for the day while preparing this dish. I did when i found beautiful wild mushrooms [...]

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