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French fish frolic
Our latest foray into the recipes from Mastering the art of French cooking took us into unfamiliar territory – poached fish. Not that I’ve never eaten fish that has been poached, I’ve just never thought to try it at home. And … Continue reading
Chicken reduced for tarragon redux
A few weeks ago, I reported that we had prepared a dish of Tarragon Chicken according to the recipe in Mastering the art of French cooking. We made it again last weekend, using a smaller chicken, known variously as spatchcock or … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken recipe, French cooking, spatchcock, tarragon, tarragon chicken
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In digest: week ending 28 March 2016
It has been the week of Easter on our calendar, although it will be early May before our Greek neighbours roast the traditional lamb on a spit! In Australia, the religious elements of Easter are observed by a declining number … Continue reading
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Tagged boneless lamb leg, chicken recipe, French cooking, lamb roast, roast pumpkin, salads, tarragon
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So, not every aubergine goes into ratatouille
The latest recipe I have used from Mastering the art of French cooking (Mastering) is ‘Aubergines farcies duxelles’ (Eggplants stuffed with mushrooms). The eggplant I used was originally destined to be chargrilled on our Weber Q, as we have done a couple of … Continue reading
Further French forays, a food faux pas or five, and fresh fritters …
… following a fraught fortnight. Maggie and I have just been through two weeks of anxiety and stress involving a health scare. Thankfully, an investigative procedure has found no evidence of anything life-threatening and, as of Saturday evening, we have … Continue reading
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Tagged French cooking, Julia Child, recipe for zucchini soup, turkey breast, zucchini
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At the base of the J-curve
So, as of Christmas Day 2015, I am the happy owner of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Happy, despite the fact that this book was first published in 1961 and has not been updated since 1983. Happy, because watching Julie … Continue reading
Rick and Maggie's food and travel adventures 