Tag Archives: salad

salad nicoise

Posted on 05/10/2013 by oneexpatslife

You can read a thousand different recipes for Salad Nicoise and, while the authors may tweak or play around a bit, the basic ingredients remain the same: tuna, boiled potatoes, green beans, olives, and anchovies. And, while I love salad … Continue reading →

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tzatziki

Posted on 30/09/2013 by oneexpatslife

I’m mere days away from hopping on a plane home. 🙂 To say that I’m excited would be an epic understatement. Just yesterday I called my parents to make sure that they had stocked the pantry with my favorite tortilla … Continue reading →

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wheat berry and tuna salad

Posted on 05/07/2013 by oneexpatslife

Ahh, the daily commute. I’ve heard of some pretty unbelievable ones. In comparison, mine is just not that bad. But that doesn’t stop me from complaining about it. What confounds me is that my drive to work is usually pretty … Continue reading →

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Anne Le Blanc’s pistachio avocado

Posted on 01/06/2013 by oneexpatslife

Where the heck did the month of May go? It seems to have slipped right by me, and with it, most of the month’s French Fridays with Dorie recipes. I’ll have a bit of catching up to do in the … Continue reading →

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swiss chard pancakes

Posted on 26/04/2013 by oneexpatslife

Starting out this week with a few shots of my recent trip to Paris. I have been working there quite a bit lately and decided that it was time to stay over a weekend and have some fun. My husband … Continue reading →

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hummus and eggplant tartine

Posted on 05/10/2012 by oneexpatslife

AAAHHHH, I’m covered from head to toe in red itchy spots. Chicken pox? Measles? The plague? Nope, according to the doctor I am having an allergic reaction to something I ate. No idea what. I’ve never had a food allergy … Continue reading →

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minted zucchini tagliatelle with cucumbers and lemon

Posted on 31/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This is going to have to be a short one this week because the countdown to my vacation is on and I still have a million things to do. Before tomorrow I need to pack, do laundry so that I … Continue reading →

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warm scallop salad with corn, nectarines, and basil

Posted on 17/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This week I am getting back on track with my French Fridays with Dorie switch up by making last week’s recipe, Warm Scallop Salad with Corn, Nectarines, and Basil. Some weeks you just need a gimme, and last week was … Continue reading →

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cafe-style grated carrot salad

Posted on 10/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

When planning a meal, I often find that sides are the most difficult. Maybe it is because most cookbooks tend to pay only lip service to the sides. Who knows. But this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe… well, actually, this week’s … Continue reading →

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crab and grapefruit salad

Posted on 30/03/2012 by oneexpatslife

March is that time of year here in Germany where absolutely nothing is in season. The spring fruits & veggies have yet to make an appearance and the winter goods are starting to dwindle. It’s quite depressing really, it feels … Continue reading →

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