Author Archives: goatsandgreens

Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Capers

Posted on May 18, 2013

I’m currently working on my computer from the dining nook table, and when I look up, this is the view I see.  My back yard, turning lush and green, a couple of maple branches hanging down, and a hillside of … Continue reading →

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A Weekend Breakfast Delight

Posted on May 1, 2013

The banana and the salmon slices need no introduction.  I do freeze my salmon for a minimum of three days before turning it into sashimi, as here. The Poached Egg On Mushroom Cap with Stuffing, follows.  (Scale up to as … Continue reading →

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Quail Stuffed with Eggplant and Mushrooms

Posted on May 1, 2013

I’ve never stuffed quail before, so I did reference a web link for timings, which sounds excellent in its own right (although I’d probably skip the bread crumbs).   You can check out Emeril Lagasse here:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mushroom-stuffed-quail-recipe2/index.html (Mushroom-Stuffed Quail). This I … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

Posted on April 25, 2013

I know, I know, I haven’t been active in a bit — nothing really came together to post about, and at least one dish turned out to be an Epic Fail.   And another I forgot about taking photos… Anyhow, … Continue reading →

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Eggselection Protection…

Posted on March 22, 2013

I am going on a road trip tomorrow, and decided hard-cooked eggs and some raw veggies would serve for lunch. I am totally stunned by this egg that did not spew its innards all over the pot,  despite the severe … Continue reading →

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Cabbage for St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2013

What happened to the corned beef, I hear you ask?  Or I believe I hear you ask. A few days ago I suddenly felt in the spirit of the wearing of the green, and I figured, since I have a … Continue reading →

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A Rub with Skirt Steak, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Posted on March 10, 2013

… and garlic. The rub actually is very simple and basic, and would probably go well with flank steak or other steaks of that ilk.  (Flat iron, hangar, flap…)  Not everything needs to be complicated. For the rub: 1 heaping … Continue reading →

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Baked Eggs with Veggies & Goat Cheese

Posted on February 24, 2013

Eggs are one of the most complete foods out there — all the nourishment for the baby chick to be in one nice package.  And most of this is in the yolk, although some good protein is obtained from egg … Continue reading →

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A Hearty Appetite?

Posted on February 20, 2013

Well, I haven’t reported on any odd edibles lately, so I figure I should go ahead and add one. Welcome to a continuing but periodical collection of “nose to tail” (or should today we say, “beak to tailfeather”?)  eating. Poached … Continue reading →

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Swordfish! (with Pear, Cucumber and Onion)

Posted on February 16, 2013

I lucked into some reasonably locally sourced swordfish, and decided to buy it.  I haven’t eaten this particular fish for well over 15 or 20 years, but hey. It is a large fish, so it is a mercury accumulator, so … Continue reading →

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