Honey and Thyme Grilled Leg of Lamb
I had never thought of trying to grill a leg of lamb. From my experience at home, my Dad always prepared it in the oven with ginger and garlic, and made the best gravy in the world. As usual, Joshua prodded to try something new and to use the barbecue. We were wondering how to...
Ratatouille Revisited
Ratatouille is perhaps my least favorite French dish. Overcooked vegetables are really not my thing. I know they are supposedly “carmelized”, but I still don’t like it. Ironic as it is, our garden produces all of the ingredients for Ratatouille, and Joshua was determined to convert me into a Ratatouille lover. He promised to make the Ratatouille...
Summer Tomato Tart
The tomato tart is a staple on most French tables throughout summertime. Though the recipe doesn’t vary much, it is always a treat and can be enjoyed over and over throughout the season. Yield: 1 Ingredients: 1 pate feuilletee, prepared 3 tablespoons mustard 5-6 small ripe tomatoes , sliced, ends discarded 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced 1...
Yellow Gazpacho with Basil Olive Oil
Gazpacho, a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup, is summer to me. Funny though, as a kid I remember my mother trying to get me to eat it every summer, but I could never understand her being so intent on serving me cold soup. I’ve since changed my mind, in fact, I tend to make...