Tag Archives: nutrition

Cauliflower Soup in less than 10 minutes

Posted on September 6, 2010 by thecookingfrog

This is a light soup, no cream! Local cauliflower is at every vegetable stand right now, it is a good time to enjoy it really fresh. This recipe is one of the most simple soups to make and is a … Continue reading →

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Fresh cream of pea, no cream required

Posted on July 29, 2010 by thecookingfrog

This is a cold soup with a  light green colour, nothing  to compare with traditional Royal Navy style  pea soup, more like a contemporary designer pastel…The taste is also completely different because there are no split peas in it, but … Continue reading →

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Duck noodle soup

Posted on June 7, 2010 by thecookingfrog

    No one is sick but I  don’t like freezing much, so after the duck, comes the soup. I still had both carcasses, the wings, and necks so I cooked them in the pressure cooker with a clove garlic … Continue reading →

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Country pâté : home-made at half the fat

Posted on June 3, 2010 by thecookingfrog

Pâté is always a successful appetizer, it goes well with any wine and it can be made well in advance for a party or to bring to a potluck. In fact, it tastes better after 48 hours. The recipe below … Continue reading →

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Really tart fruit salad

Posted on May 30, 2010 by thecookingfrog

This fruit salad is very tart and should be served cold, it is refreshing and tasty. I use one mango, one fairly green Bartlett pear, four strawberrries, and the juice of a lime. No sugar. I cut the fruits in … Continue reading →

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