Last year, when Typhoon Pedring battered the eastern coast of the Philippines, power went out and water supply was cut off. That was September 26. I don't remember what we ate … [Read more...]
Velvety chick pea and potato soup
December 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
For our family Christmas dinner, we had chicken relleno. Not just any chicken relleno but one stuffed with rice seasoned Spanish paella style. And I announced that to the … [Read more...]
Tinapa (smoked fish) and mashed potato cakes
September 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
Comfort food re-defined. Bits of smoked fish are mixed with mashed potatoes, formed into patties and lightly fried in butter. The browned crisp exterior is a wonderful … [Read more...]
A la Kartoffelsalat (German potato salad)
September 7, 2011 By 6 Comments
What makes a potato salad German? According to some, it is the use of a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise for the dressing. It appears, however, that this is not an absolute … [Read more...]
Braised duck with mashed potatoes and gravy
August 25, 2011 By 4 Comments
On with the duck recipes. Remember I said three dishes from one duck? Here's the second using the duck's legs, thighs and wings. After the very fruity duck breast fillet with … [Read more...]
Mozzarella-topped French fries
August 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Twenty-five years ago, you wouldn't catch me having fries and beer at home on a Friday evening. Heck, you wouldn't catch me home on a Friday evening, period. I was a law … [Read more...]
Meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting
August 2, 2011 By 7 Comments
If you watch the Food Network, there are short segments shown between regular shows that feature the favorite foods of chefs and Food Network TV hosts. One of those featured … [Read more...]
Smooth and velvety clam chowder
June 9, 2011 By 9 Comments
In the clam chowder post, reader Hershey commented that she he made clam chowder too and posted a link. I visited her his blog, saw her his clam chowder recipe, and was amazed … [Read more...]
Tuna and potato roll
June 1, 2011 By 4 Comments
First of all, let me tell you that I am aware of the technical glitches that this blog has been experiencing. Something is being done about it, it will take a few days but, … [Read more...]
Mozzarella stuffed deep fried mashed potato balls
May 24, 2011 By 33 Comments
A finger food that should be served with good white wine, this dish of deep fried mashed potato balls stuffed with mozzarella was inspired by Scotch eggs. If you haven't heard … [Read more...]
Buttered pearl potatoes with fresh parsley
May 23, 2011 By 25 Comments
My first cousins and their families were over for lunch, swimming and afternoon snacks. They bought dessert and a delicious roast beef with sauce made with truffle oil. I … [Read more...]
Hasselback potatoes
April 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
In the 1700s, a Stockholm restaurant called Hasselbacken started serving roasted accordion-like potatoes and they became known as Hasselback potatoes. I've never associated … [Read more...]
Bacalao (Bacalhau) chowder
April 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
Marriage introduced me to bacalao. My mother-in-law traditionally cooks a bacalao and vegetable dish during Lent and, every year, I remember how she's remark about how the … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Soup
March 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
Almost anything can go into a farmer's soup. The only caveat -- they must all be fresh. Farmer's soup derives its name from the practice of cooking soup with ingredients fresh … [Read more...]
Bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes with onion gravy)
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our younger girl, Alex, loves every imaginable potato dish; her father, like Anthony Bourdain, loves all kinds of meat in tube form. I figured that the very British bangers … [Read more...]
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