It’s been a very long time. I have been meaning to post some Gambian recipes, but it is not easy to get internet access. I am starting to get used to the african rhythm of life. Steamed fish is something I have for breakfast here on the Smiling Coast. I think it would be appreciated [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Potatoes’
Spicy Steamed Fish, Gambian Style
Posted in Breakfast Food, Fish, Gambian food, Lemon, spicy, tagged africa, breakfast, delicious, Fish, gambia, Lemon, lettuce, Mustard, Potatoes, spicy on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Salmon and Corn Chowder
Posted in Comfort Food, Corn, Little White Sauce, Potatoes, Salmon, Soup, tagged Cape Breton, Chowder, Comfort Food, corn, creamy, Dill, Potatoes, Salmon on November 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
A few weekends ago, I visited Cape Breton with my sister and my friend Alex. The colours were just past their peak, although still vibrant. We stopped a few places along the Cabot Trail to take in all her splendour. The skyline trail led us through spruce groves before opening to a magnificent view of [...]
Vichyssoise – Leek and Potato Soup
Posted in Leeks, Potatoes, Soup, Vegetarian, tagged cream, leeks, Potatoes, Soup, Vichyssoisse on October 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I love leeks. They have such a delicate flavour, with delicious nutty undertones. Versatile, they are the perfect substitute for onions in any risotto or soup. Leeks are often overpriced in the winter, but the Halifax market is currently overflowing with this vegetable, so I have been taking full advantage of their presence! Vichysoisse is [...]
Alphabet soup!
Posted in Comfort Food, Kale, Potatoes, Recipe, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged cilantro, hearty meal, nutritious meal, parsley, Potatoes, Recipe, Soup, vegetables on March 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today, this soup basically created itself from a craving in my kitchen. It was so good. After though, wanting to share the deliciousness, I had a lot of difficulty coming up with a name for it. In the end I chose “Alphabet Soup” not because of the alphabet noodles I did include (they were the [...]
Warmest wintery mashed potatoes
Posted in Comfort Food, Potatoes, tagged Comfort Food, Potatoes on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I wanted to begin by calling these mashed potatoes “unctuous” mashed potatoes, because it’s a family joke. In French, it refers to something that is luscious and smooth. Luckily, I checked the english also, which can translate anywhere from luscious to oily to slimy… which does not apply one bit here. These potatoes are absolutely [...]
