Category Archives: Gluten Free

Tuna Tartare on Cucumber Rounds with Spicy Mayonnaise and Toasted Black Sesame Seeds – Day 1 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010

Welcome to the First Annual 12 Days of Canapés at Kitchen Culinaire! January 4th will be my one year anniversary hosting this site and so this is my very first holiday season.  I have been thinking about something I could … Continue reading

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Crispy Sage Leaves

Just a quick post today to share a “recipe” that is the garnish for a butternut squash and mascarpone ravioli (with a twist) that I am hoping to post tomorrow. I have a bit of an issue when it comes … Continue reading

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Dried Cherry Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Bacon and Sherry Vinaigrette

Last night we hosted a very special birthday dinner here at the house. It was a small group of us, only nine people, but the birthday girl was surrounded by her daughter, two granddaughters, a dear friend, a grandson (through … Continue reading

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Roasted Beet Salad with Mâche, Green Beans, Toasted Walnuts and Roquefort

We are right in the thick of gearing up for Halloween night around here. For Glen and Max Halloween is one of the most important holidays of the year, right up there with Christmas and Max’s birthday. They plot and … Continue reading

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Salmon Provençal

Sorry that it has been a bit quiet around here the last while. Truth is, I have barely cooked in two weeks so there was very little to share. Last week Glen had a hiatus from work and so the … Continue reading

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Tomato Confit for a Birthday Dinner

I am hosting a dinner party tonight to celebrate the birthdays of my Mom and Dad. My Dad turned 70 (!) last Wednesday and my Mom was right behind him with her 69th on Friday. They have invited three couples … Continue reading

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Seared Ahi Tuna with Green Olive Relish and Smashed Scallion Potatoes

Last weekend was the first weekend in months that we were actually in the city and had no outside commitments. On Saturday it was great to start getting caught up on things around the house and in the garden as … Continue reading

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White Bean and Swiss Chard Soup with Spiced Turkey Meatballs

It is once again the season for soup! I must confess that I am not a lover of soups in summer. Chilled cucumber soup, Vichyssoise, even gazpacho most often leave me… cold (sorry, bad pun). The soups that I love … Continue reading

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