Taking a passing fancy to frugality, I decided to recycle some leftover vegetable salad with it’s dressing from the other day http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/fresh-market-salad/. I used the leftover dressing to marinate some chicken thighs. I sauteed a couple of leeks, and added some … Continue reading →
Cooking in Sens
An eclectic collection of recipes, new and traditional, showcasing the products found in the Burgundy region of France.
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Mexican Spicy Pork Belly with Hominy
For some unfathomable reason, our landlord built a 3 level villa with heated marble floors, indoor pool, top of the line electronic blinds and awnings, however, central air and heating must have just slipped his mind! Hello!? Ceiling fans? I … Continue reading →
Papa?s Got a Brand New Bag
When I asked my husband what he would like for his Father’s Day lunch, I expected steak, roast, or at the very least, grilled chicken. What did he say? Cedar planked salmon with grilled asparagus??! Well after 37 years, this … Continue reading →
Spicy Deep Fried Sardines
I made this recipe last year, using frozen, somewhat larger sardines from Portugal http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/deep-fried-sardines/. The ones I made today are tiny and straight out of the ocean from Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html. I think it made a difference. Because of their size, … Continue reading →
Strawberry Festival, Esslingen, Germany
What a Saturday! We attended a strawberry fest in Esslingen, Germany that I would call one of my best experiences since I’ve been in Stuttgart! So what was so great? Well, number 1 was that as you strolled through the festival, … Continue reading →
Beef Marrow Bones with Parsley Salad
Before we left for the strawberry festival http://cookinginsens.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/strawberry-festival-esslingen-germany/, I took out some nice beef marrow bones that I had purchased on my last trip to France. Still reeling from all the food and wine at the festival, the bones were … Continue reading →
Tournedos aux Champignons
I’m behind in posts and I hate that! No, there’s no deadline or anything but, because I sort of go with the flow when I’m cooking, even when “following” recipes, if I don’t write my post the same day, things … Continue reading →
Salmon Stuffed Squid Ink Ravioli with Saffron Lemon Sauce
I’ve had some salmon stuffed squid ink ravioli in the freezer for a while. I bought it at Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html and have quite honestly lacked confidence in my ability to prepare this to my and my family’s satisfaction. But when … Continue reading →
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Every Sunday I try to make a lunch consistent with Jade’s expectations. Last Sunday I just wasn’t feeling it and wandered around the garden humming Scarborough Fair until I was forced to act. Thank God for all of those herbs … Continue reading →
Papa?s Got a Brand New Bag
When I asked my husband what he would like for his Father’s Day lunch, I expected steak, roast, or at the very least, grilled chicken. What did he say? Cedar planked salmon with grilled asparagus??! Well after 37 years, this … Continue reading →
Salmon Stuffed Squid Ink Ravioli with Saffron Lemon Sauce
I’ve had some salmon stuffed squid ink ravioli in the freezer for a while. I bought it at Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html and have quite honestly lacked confidence in my ability to prepare this to my and my family’s satisfaction. But when … Continue reading →
