Tag Archives: vegetarian

potato gratin

Posted on 11/10/2011 by oneexpatslife

I don’t remember what the exact occasion was, but at one point last year I told my husband that he could pick out any menu which his heart desired and I would make it for him. His selection: “steak, potato … Continue reading →

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garliky crumb coated broccoli

Posted on 05/10/2011 by oneexpatslife

In winter, when all those tasty summer veggies are unavailable, broccoli shows up on my plate at least once a week, and 9 times out of 10 it is prepared as follows: Toss together blanched broccoli, thinly sliced garlic, red … Continue reading →

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spiced butter-glazed carrots

Posted on 19/09/2011 by oneexpatslife

I admit that picky eaters confuse me. When the list of foods that you will not eat is longer than the list of foods that you will eat… what fun is that? But picky or not, we all have foods … Continue reading →

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cheesy rice with shrimp

Posted on 09/09/2011 by oneexpatslife

I am not normally a squeamish person, but I do have my moments and this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe presented me with a challenge. Mind you this was in no way Dorie’s fault, but rather a learning experience … Continue reading →

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corn soup

Posted on 02/09/2011 by oneexpatslife

This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Corn Soup, is decidedly un-French. In fact, living in europe I am reminded at the end of every summer that corn is not a native crop when I go to my local produce … Continue reading →

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eggplant caviar

Posted on 19/08/2011 by oneexpatslife

This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Eggplant Caviar, was a darn easy sell in my household. I love eggplant, it is one of my favorite vegetables and I am always searching out new recipes for it. Dorie’s recipe calls … Continue reading →

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slow roasted tomatoes

Posted on 05/08/2011 by oneexpatslife

One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to seek out the local markets, and London’s Borough Market remains one of my all time favorites. It was there that I first tried and fell in love with roasted … Continue reading →

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beggar’s linguine

Posted on 01/08/2011 by oneexpatslife

This past weekend my husband was out of town and I was flipping through the previously completed French Fridays with Dorie recipes, looking for something quick and easy to throw together for my Friday night dinner. I had plans to … Continue reading →

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oh so easy mustard batons

Posted on 27/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

Talk about bang for your buck! Dorie’s Mustard Batons recipe (a previously completed French Fridays with Dorie recipe which I am just now catching up with) is seriously easy. She has posted her original recipe on her website, but it … Continue reading →

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basque tortilla

Posted on 25/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

Just to be clear, we’re talking spanish tortillas here (think frittata), not mexican tortillas. And while I love mexican tortillas, I was decidedly not looking forward to trying the basque variety. You see, I like my eggs runny, really runny, … Continue reading →

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