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Beef Meatballs with Cranberries and Fig Sauce

03Sep

Another Autumn/ Winter dish of tender meatballs with rich and delicious sauce. You can serve them with orzo pasta like I did or with rice, pasta, couscous, vegetables. Very tasty and fragrant! (more…)...

Meatballs with Spaghetti

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05Mar

Very simple recipe and the sauce is amazing using garlic, tomatoes and basil. Also, you can fry the meatballs in a pan first, then cook them in the oven....

Potatoes with Mushrooms and Vegetables

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07Sep

A great idea for a flavored fall dinner. In this dish you can use or add other vegetables such as zucchini or bell pepper cut into cubes and fry in a pan with the potatoes and carrots. (more…)...

Vegetables, Baked in a Pumpkin

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14Nov

Buy a medium sized pumpkin, it will allow 2 servings. You can add into the pumpkin fried chicken or pork. It's better to add salt and pepper when you roast the vegetables in a pan. Aromatic, flavorful and satisfying dish. More dishes with pumpkin. Pumpkin with Rice and Fruits...

Pumpkin Risotto

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26Sep

Easy and delicious, what could be better? The sweetness of the pumpkin balances the wine, parmesan, and thyme. The perfect bright and warm dish for cloudy and cool fall day! (more…)...

Chicken Pho

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18Feb

Vietnamese Pho soup is a nourishing meat or chicken broth soup with rice noodles. Importantly this soup also contains herbs, chili pepper, and lime. Pho soup is a popular street food in Vietnam. In the South they eat the soup for breakfast and sometimes for lunch and the north of Vietnam consume it at any time of day. The soup...

Wild Duck with Bacon and Vegetables

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10Apr

I usually fry the vegetables and duck breasts in lard or melted goose (or chicken) fat but you can use vegetable or olive oil. For the herbs I use a couple of sage leaves, a little thyme, Thai basil, tarragon and oregano. The finished duck was juicy, tender and had a light smoke flavor from the bacon. Read more

Chicken Tajine with Pumpkin and Dried Fruits

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09Mar

The aroma in the kitchen while preparing this dish was amazing! The chicken is very tender and flavorful. Serve with cous cous or rice, adding the sauce on top of chicken. Another great idea for your tajine! (more…)...

Risotto with Bacon and Peas

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02Mar

I love to cook risotto, every time with a different addition, like carrots, pumpkin, asparagus, mushrooms, etc. Very simple, but at the same time, lively, delicious rich and creamy dish. This time I made risotto with bacon and peas, a really great combination! The bacon can be replaced with pancetta. Be sure to serve with wine. Read more

Pumpkin Puree Soup with Vegetables and Bacon

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17Nov

Gorgeous bright color and flavor, velvety creamy texture - a great idea for lunch on a cold overcast autumn day. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or Panini with Caramelized Onion, Peaches and Cheese for a simple supper or lunch. Add more spices and hot pepper depending on your taste. This soup...

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