Category Archives: Meat
Orange Risotto & Breast of Duck
For anyone who knows me, my signature dish is risotto. I love the creamy texture and the way that the rice takes on so many flavors from sweet to savory. This dish was great fun. I used a recipe from … Continue reading
Filed under First Courses & Deserts, Meat, Poultry
Quiche Lorraine My Way
I adore quiche! As usual, I haven’t been too pleased with the recipes that I have found and decided to play around a bit with a classic recipe. Like the original, I fried strips of bacon (lardons) and placed on the … Continue reading
Filed under First Courses & Deserts, Fish & Eggs, Meat
Ragu alla Bolognese
I LOVE a good bolognese sauce. Used on it’s own over fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta is pure comfort food. Or layered with a Balsamella (or Béchamel) sauce in a lasagne is also a lovely use. I have been playing with many … Continue reading
Filed under First Courses & Deserts, Meat
Cajun-Spice, Lemon & Garden-Fresh Oregano Marinade Used 2 Ways:
While trying to come up with a main course to compliment the Carrot-Ginger soup in my previous post, I developed this marinade. It worked quite well for both chicken breasts and tri-tip of beef, to satisfy both members of the … Continue reading
