Category Archives: RECIPES

Sunflower Cheddar Crisps

Sunflower and cheese crisps. A great little something to make and keep in a tin for serving with a glass of wine in the evening or a pomegranate juice and tonic in the afternoon. Continue reading

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Beef Rouladen

There is nothing difficult about making rouladen—but taking care to pound the meat thinly, evenly placing the filling on the slices, rolling them up carefully and securely, sautéing them patiently until they are nicely browned, all of these little steps add up to a really good dish. Continue reading

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Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini baked gratin style with leeks and garlic. Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken

Chicken prepared in a slow cooker using garlic and herbs. Falling-off-the-bone good. Continue reading

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Pontchartrain Mile-High Ice Cream Pie

An ice cream pie with a huge meringue topping, served with a carmel sauce. Originally a featured desert of the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans. Continue reading

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Braised Fennel

Fennel is fresh tasting and great to eat raw or cooked. It pairs really well with any meat, but is particularly good with pork. This is fennel braised with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Continue reading

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