Category Archives: French

CHEESE, PISTACHIO AND PRUNE CAKE – CAKE AU FROMAGE ET PRUNEAUX

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

We are going on a picnic and I am bringing… This month the Creative Cooking Group’s theme was a picnic.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, French, International Dishes, Party Menus, Something Different, Vegetarian | 28 Comments

BEER BIRD – BEST CHICKEN EVER + COLCANNON – IRISH MASHED POTATOES

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

While I was making the Colcannon, I was watching one of my favorite chefs, Laura Calder (French Cooking at Home) on the Cooking Channel. Her recipe for Beer Bird calls for Cornish Hens. I decided on using the whole leg … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, French, International Dishes, Irish, Potatoes, Vegetarian | 13 Comments

STUFFED CABBAGE – REPOLLO RELLENO

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Laura Calder is on my favorite chef list.  I watch her show on the Cooking Channel, but unfortunately her shows are from 2009 and 2008.  I wonder what she is up to these days.  I find her to be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, French, Holidays, Meats, Pork, Sausage | Tagged | 14 Comments

CHICKEN IN VINEGAR – POLLO EN VINAGRE

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

No stories to tell, just that I have a new cooking buddy.  Remember the Salmon en Croute, well I just discovered this recipe from Laura Calder.  I tell you she makes everything look so easy and the end result is your … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, French, International Dishes, Vinegar | Tagged | 18 Comments

Christmas Dinner for Friends – Salmon en Croute

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.  I take this time to thank you all for your good wishes for a speedy recovery.  I am on the mend and happy to be back…the heck with the pain…I need to cook and post.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, French, Holidays, International Dishes, Seafood, Something Different, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Cabillaud Toulonnais – Cod Toulon Style

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Tonight we are having a few friends for dinner to celebrate the birthday of my friend, Felicia.  Instead of gifts we often give a dinner party for the birthday person.  It’s a chance to show how much they mean to us.

Posted in French, International Dishes, Seafood, Something Different | 16 Comments