I was running low on ideas for French cooking, so I asked for suggestions in a local moms group and coq au vin was one of them. Coq means rooster, and vin (you probably know) means wine. Unsurprisingly, this is a classic French recipe. If you don’t have a rooster on hand, you can use a really large chicken. (I… Read More
This coconut curry chicken recipe is really quite simple, and as it’s something I make often, I thought I would share it with you, though it’s not in the least bit French. I dabbled with several variations until I found the perfect recipe, which ended up being an Epicurious recipe, and I only made slight modifications on that one. Instead… Read More
Although the holidays are long past and this is not a particularly blog-worthy post in terms of stunning photos, this capon recipe is worth sharing for future holiday meals. I’m also forcing myself out of isolation from an illness that has dragged on for weeks by sharing something that doesn’t require me having to think too much. I translated the… Read More
One of the only dishes my husband knows how to make is this sour cream and Dijon mustard roast chicken leg dish. And if you think that title is a mouthful, wait until you taste the chicken! He sort of made the recipe up when he was a bachelor, although it doesn’t seem like he could have possibly made it… Read More
This is an unusual crockpot recipe for pork stew that calls for cardamom, ginger, and is additionally flavored with honey, Dijon mustard, and cream. I like crockpot recipes for when we have a big crowd coming, or when I have a busy day. Everyone who eats at my house knows I have a fondness for meat with Dijon mustard and… Read More
Have you ever wondered how to cook mussels? Here is a mini tutorial, along with a tip. This is the tip: (whispers) it’s way easier than you think! Make sure you buy your mussels cleaned and de-bearded, if possible, but check in any case that they are indeed clean. Rinse them really well, and let them drain as much as possible…. Read More
