A passion for food

"Madame" has been after me to share what we do in the kitchen, so here goes! I have a passion for preparing and serving great food. I have a goal of getting a great meal on the table every evening in around 45 minutes - the time it takes when I get the phone call that "Madame" is leaving work until the time we eat. I look for fresh ingredients - in season, supplemented with herbs, peppers, and very occasional tomatoes from the garden.

Showing posts with label tarragon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tarragon. Show all posts
Sunday, September 11, 2022

Steamed White Fish

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 Some friends came over for dinner one evening and we co-cooked. He taught me a technique that I have since tried on my own - and I love it....
Sunday, September 15, 2019

Chicken with grapes, garlic, vermouth and tarragon

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I have stolen this shamelessly from Jamie Oliver. It is such a good dish that I have now made it 4 or 5 times. It gets better with each sho...
Sunday, February 22, 2015

Devilled eggs - but the technique is important

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I saw this video  a couple of days ago, so immediately had to find an excuse to try it. It works as advertised (much to Madame's surpr...
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Kitchen Trick - Woody Herbs

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How much of a pain is it to get the leaves off tarragon, rosemary, etc. In my world it is a huge PITA. So I cast around thinking about how ...
Monday, June 18, 2012

Tarragon mustard

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This little jewel came to mind when we were polishing off the last of the tarragon mustard from Provence. Madame wanted tarragon mustard. M...
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