Goat Cheese, Pesto and Honey Tart

Honey, chevre and pesto are wonderful combination of flavors.

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Egg Rolls

Baked Egg Rolls - all of the crunchy flavor without having to deep-fry

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Savory Pea and Ham Clafoutis

Savory Clafoutis - an easy first course

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Braised Endive with Prosciutto

Endive does not get nearly enough credit for being a wonderful wint...

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Foie Gras

Pan-Seared Foie Gras - something a bit decadent for the holidays......

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Goat Cheese and Beet Salad

Creamy Goat Cheese topped Beets on Spinach Salad

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Stuffed Chard Leaves

An easy, healthy first course: Chard leaves stuffed with cheese in ...

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Grilled Zucchini Salad

Plus more Zucchini recipes

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Mushrooms Stuffed with Mascarpone and Ba

Stuffed Mushrooms on Green Tomato Sauce

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Fried Tomatoes alla Romano

If the Italians had thought of it....

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Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes

Garden ripened tomatoes and that last bit of pesto

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Mushroom, Chard and Cheese Bars

Savory bars are perfect for picnics - and breakfast on the run...

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Braised Endive with Prosciutto

Endive does not get nearly enough credit for being a wonderful wint...

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Enchiladas Falsas

Tortillas made like an omelet - lots of egg / little cornmeal. Work...

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Pimiento and Goat Cheese Strudel

Have fun - play with your food. Phyllo is a great 'toy'

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Avocado the Summer Truffle Tarts

Avocado and goat cheese base for summer truffle tart

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Bayonne Ham Palmiers

Salty sweet nibble to pair with wine, plus a primer on dry-cured ham

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Red Beet and Goat Cheese Tarts

Red beets (beetroot) and goat cheese are one of the more perfect fo...

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Red Beet Salad with Crisp Shallots

Red beets, goat cheese and crispy brown shallots

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Seared Scallops with Beet / Avocado

I served this as a first course, but add a few more scallops and it...

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Absolutely Best Brownies

Moist, chewy brownies topped with dark chocolate glaze.... These re...

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Stone-Fruit Clafoutis

Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, OH MY! Clafoutis is the easiest summer...

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread - vegetables never tasted so ...

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Piquant Chicken Thigs

Spicy, savory chicken thighs... ease and economical.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Home made chicken stock is the base for this easy, classic soup.

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Rag Bolognese

Rag� Bolognese is a wonderful sauce for lasagn...

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Tuna, Caper and Feta Risotto

Risotto with a Mediterranean influence... quick and easy

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Braised Pork with Red Wine and Peppers

Red wine and red peppers add loads of flavor to a braised pork loin

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Stir-Fried Moroccan Chicken

Stir-Fry with Moroccan flair - chicken and preserved lemons

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Spring Risotto

Risotto with Asparagus and Green Garlic,

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts, filled with spinach, cheese and ham

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Grilled Trout with Lemon Thyme

Whole fish, stuffed with lemon thyme and lemon, grilled

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Salmon Kebabs

Salmon Kebabs - easy dinner from the grill

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Filet Mignon with Glazed Mushrooms

Nothing like steak on the grill!

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Tuna Barley Salad

Tuna salads don't have to be with pasta - barley is a healthy,...

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Grilled Brined Turkey Breast

With Alliol - the Catalan version with no eggs

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Pork and Chickpea Stew

Stews, Stews and more Stews

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Burgers and Onions

Grilled Dijon Burgers with Sweet Onions.... Summer cooking at it�...

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Barbecued Pork Loin

Rosemary, Ginger Barbecue Pork Loin - make enough for leftover BBQ ...

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Pork Tenderloin with Prosciutto

And served on a bed of Avocado Sauce

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Sausage and Zucchini Quiche

Easy, and with a rice crust, healthy.

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Sirloin Tips with Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Use tenderloin if you like, I used sirloin. Tender beef in savory s...

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Roast Cornish Game Hens

Red Wine and Rosemary add flavor and the basting makes a crisp, gol...

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Stuffed Mini Meatloaf

Quick and Easy - instead of one large meatloaf, make 1 (or more) li...

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Chicken with Red Beets and Green Cabbage

Trying to recreate a favorite recipe using a healthy glug of Balsam...

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Pork, Mushroom and Pepper Stroganoff

A variation on the usual beef, using pork tenderloin and a bit of g...

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Beef Stewed in White Wine

This is based on an Alsatian dish and uses either a Sylvaner or Rie...

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Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Pork Chops with Ginger Barbecue Sauce

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Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

A simple rub; a simple barbecue sauce... Fantastic pork!

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Pork and Celeriac Stew

Based on a friend's Wild Boar Stew....

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Shrimp with Garlic and Herbs

Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

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Salmon Salad

Salmon Salad with Spanish Rice, Zucchini and Pimento Dressing... Ea...

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Stuffed Chard Leaves

Swiss chard leaves, filled with spicy sausage and rice

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Stuffed Peppers, Mediterranean Style

Not the traditional 'Stuffed Green Pepper@' these have Gr...

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Greek Chicken on Orzo

Turn everyday chicken into a Greek feast!

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Braised Veal with Capers and Olives

Braised Veal with vegetables, green olives and capers.... winter co...

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Duck Confit and Potato Gratin

Dock confit is surely one of the joys of life in France...

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Grilled Salmon with Chive Sauce

Simple Grilled Salmon with summer Chive Sauce

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Ratatouille

Chock full of summer goodness: zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onions...

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Chicken Kebabs on Salad

Serve Asian-flavored Chicken Kebabs on a bed of lettuce for an easy...

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Salad for One

Step-by-step guide to a salad for one - from scratch, 1 bowl, 5 min...

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Salmon, Cauliflower and Quinoa Gratin

This gratin is an easy, one dish dinner from the oven.

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Turkey and Vegetable Kebabs

Kebabs are a summer favorite

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Mozzarella

Chicken Breasts, stuffed with fresh Mozzarella and Basil Leaves, co...

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Tournedos with Marchand de Vin Sauce

Simple steaks finished with a luscious red wine, shallot and mushro...

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Grilled Steak with Rosemary Marjoram Sau

Grilled steak with a red wine, mushroom and rosemary reduction.

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Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Chives

Simple flavors; easy dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloin stuffed with f...

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Easy Summer Salads

Creamy Cabbage Salad, Tangy Cole Slaw, 3-Bean... It's summer -...

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Chevre, Pesto and Honey Salad

A slight variation to the traditional French bistro salad

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Taca Salad, ? la franaise

Taco Salad, French style (IMHO) with duck sausage and goat cheese

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Grilled Chicken, Yellow Tomato Salad

A salad in shades of green and gold....

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Mediterranean Taco Salad

Not a traditional taco salad... much healthier, lower in calories, ...

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Mustard Sauce

If you like ham, you have to try this mustard sauce. It's a m...

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Cream of Mushroom Sauce

So much better than the canned mushroom soup; and simple to make. ...

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Stuffed Zucchini Rolls

Thinly sliced zucchini, rolled around ricotta / basil filling and t...

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Creamed Cabbage with Hot Mustard

Not enough attention is paid to the humble cabbage

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Asparagus and Green Garlic Lasagne

Light lasagne, perfect for a side dish

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Grilled Potatoes and Cheese

Thinly sliced potatoes, sweet onion and sharp cheese - wrapped, gri...

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Sauteed Zucchini with Tomato

Saut�ed Zucchini (Courgette) with Tomatoes and...

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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh tomato sauce, no-cooking required

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Pommes Anna

You can make it with all white, all sweet or a mix - easy and showy...

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Zucchini Wrapped in Prosciutto

Even zucchini haters love this.

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Barley, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Gratin

Barley is great for more than just soups! Quick-cooking barley mak...

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Marinated Zucchini Ribbons

Zucchini Ribbons, marinated in simple vinaigrette

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Green Tomato and Zucchini

Green Tomatoes and Green Summer Squash - cooking by color

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Stewed Tomatoes

Simple stewed tomatoes - great side dish for early fall

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Chard and Yellow Tomato Gratin

Cheesy gratin with Rainbow Chard and Yellow Tomatoes

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Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad

Similar to a hot German potato salad, but with beans added....

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Summer Vegetable Melange

What to do with the last few bits of garden vegetables... A small z...

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Zucchini Fettuccine with Pesto Rosso

Thinly sliced zucchini, stir-fried for a second and tossed with Pes...

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Easy Chard Gratin

Simple gratin of chard leaves and stems, with Greek yogurt and Parm...

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Wild Rice with Mushrooms

Something different for Thanksgiving Dinner

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Turned Potatoes and Carrots

Sounds difficult - it's not. It is a gorgeous presentation......

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Barley with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Combine chewy barley with a Caprese Salad.... Voila!

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Polenta Fries

Polenta Fries, baked to a delicious crunch

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Braised New Potatoes with Basil

New potatoes are a wonderful, early summer treat.

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4 ways with Snow Peas (Mangetout)

It's Spring! Yes, we all love asparagus, but try some snow pe...

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Herb and Garlic Potato Gratin

Simple Potato Gratin - no cream or cheese, lots of herbs and garlic...

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Green Bean Soup

Soup is always a good choice when the garden goes crazy. Serve hot...

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Emerald Soup

Cool Summer Soups

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Sausage, Cabbage and Barley Soup

Smoked Sausage adds a lot of flavor to this quick soup, made hearty...

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White Chili

Pureed zucchini thickened this spicy, warming soup perfectly. If yo...

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