Author Archives: Kerry

Friday, December 16th, 2011

French in a Flash: Fall-Apart Lamb with Prunes

When I was in Paris for my birthday a few weeks ago, I heard about the Bistrot d’Henri, a local-type bistro good enough to draw crowds from all over Paris, and well beyond, with homestyle French food at reasonable prices. … Continue reading …

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Categories: Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes, Series

Monday, December 12th, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Honey): Honey-Thyme Roasted Pork Loin

RECIPE: Honey-Thyme Roasted Pork Loin

I hated honey growing up. My mom used to make me eat it off a teaspoon as a kind of cloying cough syrup when I was sick. But I’ll admit that I’ve acquired the taste, very strongly, for honey. Whether … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes, Series, The Secret Ingredient

Friday, December 9th, 2011

French in a Flash: Spaghetti with Pistachio Pistou

RECIPE: Spaghetti with Pistachio Pistou

This recipe is the brain child resulting from the marriage of a meal I had at Da Silvano (a seriously yummy meal I had about three years ago that I’m STILL salivating over) and the sheer volume of pistachio items … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Sides, Starches, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The Joys of Canned Cassoulet

Mr. English took me to Paris for my birthday, which, definitely, took the edge off of turning twenty-nine. Next year, at this time, I’ll be thirty. Pretty reductive concept from the outside I’m sure, but to me, it is nothing … Continue reading …

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Categories: Finds, Paris, Voyages

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

French in a Flash: Camargue Red Rice Salad

RECIPE: Camargue Red Rice Salad

A few summers ago, I spent a day in the Camargue, a part of France that had, for some reason, completely eluded my knowledge of the country. Cowboys. French cowboys, that ride around on snowy white horseback, in a flat … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Salad, Series, Sides, Soup & Salad, Starches, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Autumn Apple Sangria

RECIPE: Autumn Apple Sangria

Aside from my champagne toast, I don’t like to have straight wine with my Thanksgiving dinner. I like just a touch of sweetness to cut through all the savory turkey. And stuffing. And potatoes. And sprouts. And beans. Something bright … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cocktails, Drinks, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Redux: Maple Cracker Jacks

RECIPE: Maple Popcorn and Peanuts

I love Cracker Jacks. And they somewhat inspired this popcorn. I bubble up maple syrup until it forms a caramel, and then toss it with air-popped popcorn and toasted salted peanuts. I let it set and get sweet and crunchy, … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Desserts, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian