CtBF – Potatoes cooked in duck fat

For me, this is like going backwards, writing first about the last recipe in my duck trilogy completed over the past week. But to get duck fat, without buying it from the store, you have to cook some duck (confit). And then you must use said confit in something (like cassoulet). That has to be … Continue reading CtBF – Potatoes cooked in duck fat

CtBF – Potato, feta and basil tortilla

Not something I make often, but I did enjoy the versions I made with French Friday's. I wasn't sure about the basil. Well, and not the feta. I'll admit I did look back at the other recipe, you know, "just in case". Easy enough! Potatoes diced. Cooked to barely tender in some good olive oil, … Continue reading CtBF – Potato, feta and basil tortilla

CtBF – buttermilk ice cream

This is some of the best ice cream I've made. Yes, I just said that. I decided to get a new ice cream maker because a) it was on sale, b) it's hot in Arizona so ice cream is good, and c) because everyone, but especially my mom, loves ice cream. I've made quite a … Continue reading CtBF – buttermilk ice cream

CtBF – eggplant caviar

When I was planning on making this, I hoped that my favorite farm stand would have eggplant. At first glance, no. But when it was mentioned, the guy immediately went out and picked a bucketful. Doesn't get fresher than that!!When I read the recipe, I immediately thought use the grill! So I charred them, then … Continue reading CtBF – eggplant caviar

CtBF – herbed fresh pasta

A theme for me is finding - "oh, I have that, but it's in storage... somewhere!". And my storage space is not accessible except during the weekdays, regular work hours. Which makes it safe, but not super handy. In said storage unit. Somewhere. Lies a cool pasta attachment for my Kitchenaid. I bought it when … Continue reading CtBF – herbed fresh pasta

CtBF – lentil salad (and a hummus make-up)

Seems that I was on the same cadence as a few others. Making (or posting anyway) both of these recipes this week. I have often written about how much I learned to love lentils on this blog. Apparently my dog does too because the last time I made them, I made a larger batch and … Continue reading CtBF – lentil salad (and a hummus make-up)

CtBF -Fresh herb omelet

(BTW, I had to double-check that spelling... yep, what's in the book - not what I would normally type). This week's recipe for a French-style omelette is accompanied by more text descriptions of David's omelette experiences and ideas for accompaniments than there is for the recipe itself! That's a good thing, because it makes for … Continue reading CtBF -Fresh herb omelet

CtBF -Scalloped potatoes with blue cheese and roasted garlic

Wow, these may have been the best scalloped potatoes I've ever had! Today, I thought I'd use a BLUF - bottom line up front. Bottom line - these are amazing! And to be fair, I think that this is one of the times when an amazing-quality ingredient really was worth it. To back up, there … Continue reading CtBF -Scalloped potatoes with blue cheese and roasted garlic

CtBF – Baked eggs with kale and smoked salmon

Ramekins filled with baked eggs and other items are always a treat. Individual servings are always fun! This particular version includes sautéed kale with a good dose of garlic, smoked salmon and some cheese, along with house-made garlic crumbs to top it off. I chose baby kale, since kale doesn't really really get very tender … Continue reading CtBF – Baked eggs with kale and smoked salmon

CtBF – Sardine Spread (rillettes de sardine)

This is an "extra" post for CtBF, since there was a 3rd Friday in September (that I am late for!). The idea was to have optional recipes that included ingredients that might not appeal to everyone. This week: Sardines. My rough calculation is that a bit over half of the group actually like sardines, and … Continue reading CtBF – Sardine Spread (rillettes de sardine)