Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Egg Linguini with Warm Avocado Sauce When mon mari first started his sojourn in hospital I had dinners of: Steamed Artichokes with Balsamic Dipping Sauce followed by Asparagus and Tuna Risotto.

Pasta with Ham and Asparagus The French medical system is very reluctant to let go of their patients.

Chris, of Mele Cotte is hosting the 3rd annual “Cooking to Combat Cancer” event this month.

Asparagus, Avocado and Tomato Salad We were walking down Las Ramblas in Barcelona, a few years ago, enjoying the beautiful spring evening.

Cabbage Rolls We splurged at FNAC the other day.

Tomato Meatball Soup It has firmly, with great force, been driven home in our hearts… Restoring an old stone house is not at all the same as building a wood frame house from scratch.

Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Chicken in Mustard Sauce with Cauliflower Pasta

Scalloped Potatoes Question: How long must one live in Europe before being able to adopt the same trusting attitude as the native-born?Answer: More than 12 years.

Roast Capon with Port Sauce and Sage Stuffing, Potatoes and Parsnips

Sausage and Cabbage Risotto It’s cold in Vlad’s House.

Cream of Celery Soup Is it still cold? What do you think….

Pasta with Turkey, Peas and Leeks Looking for something entertaining to while away these last few winter evenings? Would you like to watch something fun and fascinating on your TV? And, dare I say it, perhaps, just maybe, learn something? I have a suggestion….

Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts I had the most astonishing thing happen yesterday morning….

Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Hummus Dressing In French, one’s in-laws are called ‘belle-famille’.

Sesame Green Beans, with shallots, garlic and ginger - a new twist for a summer vegetable

Salisbury Steak Meatballs, easy and perfect over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Tomato Mushroom Beef, a quick and easy skillet dinner that is great for mid-week (or anytime) Serve over quinoa, rice, pasts.