Coq au vin recipe

Coq au vin means literally, “Cock in wine,” but nowadays it has become less traditional to use an actual cock because it’s far easier to find a chicken than a cock. This is another really easy recipe that just takes a little time to prepare. If you wish to make a less expensive version, just [...]

American style Pancakes Cooking made easy

Pancakes. Every one loves pancakes and most people buy a ready-made mix. Why not try making your own? They taste far better and are really easy to make. And, you know exactly what went into them. No preservatives, no artificial flavors. Much better. This recipe takes about 15 minutes preparation, mostly waiting for the buttermilk [...]

Normandy Pork with Cream and Apples recipe

This is a wonderfully rich dish I like to serve in the Autumn. It’s not quite a winter dish, nor a summer one, so Autumn feels right. Autumn is a sadly neglected time of year for recipes. There are loads of “summer salads” and “winter warmers” but I feel Autumn gets left out, so here’s [...]

Best roast potatoes

My favorite potato recipe.
Potatoes are an important source of vitamin C, higher in protein than most other vegetables and, cooked with their skins, also a good source of fiber.
It always amazes me that potatoes in the grocery store are displayed in bright light, washed and prepackaged in see-through bags. This is, of course, a ruse [...]

Sauteed Potatoes Lyonnaise

I love potatoes, it’s no secret. Sautéed potatoes are nice and simple to do. This recipe calls for onions, but if you prefer them plain, just leave out the onion. This is a really easy recipe, but to get the potatoes as crisp as possible, I always use two frying pans so that none of [...]