Tag Archives: vegetarian

savory cheese and chive bread

Posted on 20/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

Some recipes are crowd pleasers, and Dorie’s Savory Cheese & Chive Bread (click here for recipe) is definitely one of them. I can’t imagine anyone not liking this recipe. I mean, it’s fresh out of the oven bread, jam-packed with … Continue reading →

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gerard’s mustard tart

Posted on 18/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

In my university days I spent a semester abroad studying in Aix-en-Provence, France. In my not entirely unbiased opinion it is one of the most beautiful places in the world and I cherish the memories of my time spent there. … Continue reading →

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Melon-Berry Soup

Posted on 15/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

We returned home from vacation on Monday to find that our internet/phone connection had gone out at some point while we were away and it was not restored until late yesterday. Over the course of the week I discovered that … Continue reading →

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beet and icy red onion salad

Posted on 01/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

I know that I may be in the minority here, but for some odd reason I have always liked beets. Even as a kid when I probably should have known better. But there it is, I guess we all have … Continue reading →

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mozzarella, tomato, and strawberry salad

Posted on 24/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

Today I am going to have to post and run, because in a few hours I will be boarding a plane for Chicago! Yes, I am homeward bound for a few weeks and I am really looking forward to it.  … Continue reading →

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great expectations

Posted on 20/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

This week I am catching up with two of the previously completed French Fridays with Dorie recipes, Paris Mushroom Soup and Quinoa Fruit & Nut Salad. Going in, I was ready to love the mushroom soup, and was not really … Continue reading →

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fava beans – worth the effort!

Posted on 14/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

There is no getting around it, fava beans are high maintenance! These jumbo beans, which appear in local markets every spring and look a bit like green beans on steroids, are a ton of effort to prepare, because, unlike green … Continue reading →

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warm weather pot-au-feu

Posted on 03/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

I am a huge proponent of pictures in cook books. They provide inspiration and give you a visual goal to aim for. As a home cook, I find it enormously rewarding when my finished dish looks like the picture in … Continue reading →

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