Category Archives: starters

Pistachio and chorizo apéritif cake

Posted on 3 January 2019 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutescooking time: 30-40 minutesemergency contact: camille This crumbly, savoury loaf is meant to be served with apéritifs, but is great for any-time snacking. You can substitute in any of your favourite ingredients: almonds, pecans, pine nuts, olives, … Continue reading →

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Knekkebrød

Posted on 2 April 2017 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutescooking time: 55+ minutesemergency contact: camille Knekkebrød (crispbread) is eaten throughout the day in Norway — for breakfast, for lunch, with brown cheese or kaviar as a snack, and even at that odd fourth meal they squeeze … Continue reading →

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Tea-leaf (marble) eggs

Posted on 9 November 2014 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutescooking time: at least 3 1/2 hours (1 1/2 hours active)emergency contact: carol There are few things as exciting as having a batch of tea-leaf eggs on hand, ready for duty at breakfast, lunch, dinner or even … Continue reading →

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Quick pickles: cornichons

Posted on 7 August 2011 by leacock

Above is some very tasty quick-pickled okra from Wholefoods. Below is a basic, quick pickle recipe adapted from that of a farmer at the Louviers market in Normandy. tiny cucumbers (finger-sized is best) – 1 lb coarse salt – 2 … Continue reading →

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