Monthly Archives: November 2011

PORK WITH SAGE AND CAPERS

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This could be an alternative to roast turkey perhaps on New Year’s Day.  The sage infused dressing gives you that familiar aroma of sage.   You can do much of the initial preparation ahead of time This is a recipe that … Continue reading

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BANANA BREAD … BANANA LOAF

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Which is it?    It’s a good question that came up in a discussion about baking this past week-end.   Both  banana bread and banana loaf come under the “quick bread” category.  By definition a quick bread is a type of bread … Continue reading

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GINGER SUGAR COOKIES … THE COLONY OF LOST RECIPES …. the lost is found

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Back in the Sixties I discovered the perfect ginger cookie recipe.    It was in Gourmet magazine; March 1965 to be exact.     It was an unforgettable melding of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves deepened with molasses.    Then I lost the recipe.   … Continue reading

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SPICY MIXED NUTS …a make ahead food gift

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  SPICY NUTS This is an excellent recipe to make as a hostess gift, or to just have on hand to serve with a glass of wine when company pops in.   This is kind of recipe non-bakers like to … Continue reading

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SPINACH SALAD … WITH VIRGINIA’S AMAZING ASIAN DRESSING

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This spinach salad contains the usual classic ingredients  – spinach of course, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon .    It is the dressing that takes it to new and delicious flavour heights. If you are generous with the amount of eggs and … Continue reading

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MORE FROM MY KITCHEN DIARY

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The recipe I gave you from my Blue Ribbon Cookbook  has a glaring omission.  It should start,  first, light a fire in your stove.   If I was lucky there would be some kindling by the woodpile, otherwise I would have … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

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A cookie jar on the counter, always filled,  life is too short not to enjoy a cookie with your tea.  My children had two absolute favorites;  oatmeal raisin, and this chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie.     This combination of peanut … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA CURRY

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Our November skies are gray, and at times the rain is relentless.  We call it our monsoon season.  This is when you want something spicy simmering away on the stove, filling the kitchen with exotic fragrance. This is one of … Continue reading

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WHITEFISH PROVENCALE … ROXY’S BISTRO STYLE

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I do have a  delicious sauce recipe that was a particular favorite of  Chef  Husband.   Squid Provencale was one of the most   popular appetizers  in  our restaurant.    Tiny, tender  squid  simmered  briefly in this Provencale sauce.  It was … Continue reading

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FRENCH CHICKEN FRICASSEE IN WHITE WINE SAUCE – cooking with the generosity of spirit.

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GENEROSITY  OF SPIRIT   – THE ENTERTAINING SECRET The true  secret to entertaining  is generosity.   Generosity of your time, your thoughts,  the food you prepare.    When you cook for people, don’t be meager.  Be hospitable:  cook lovely, rich meals that … Continue reading

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