Tag Archives: lemon

Chicken Francaise

by mykitchenmemories

This is such a classic dish that I have made many, many times for small dinner parties, family meals, as well as for large gatherings of up to 30 people.  My feeling is that once you start dipping and frying, you might as well keep going for as long as you have the stamina.  You … Continue reading →

Red Lentil, Carrot and Coconut soup

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I had this red lentil soup in a “Fusion” restaurant many years ago, when the word “fusion” was new to the culinary world.  It was one of those dishes that you enjoy in a restaurant, and know that you will search all over for a recipe that is similar.  The problem was, however, where would … Continue reading →

Shrimp Scampi

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  When I think back to the varieties of fish that were available when I grew up, I can only come up with three.  There was filet of flounder or sole, lobster tails and shrimp.  This seems hard to believe now, since you can find so much more than this in any supermarket.  The choices … Continue reading →

Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

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  While discos and big hair were all the rage in the eighties, some of us were home, raising children and counting pennies.  Being “house poor” was sometimes trying, but thanks to good friends, we made the best of our Saturday nights.  While we did not dance under a disco ball, there was always great … Continue reading →