French Twist Cran-Raspberry Sauce

I live in New England where cranberries are plentiful and ruby red. This is a French twist on Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. It's tart and tangy, thick and glossy. 

Moroccan Chickpea Tagine

Moroccan tagines are beautifully fragrant stews made with key spices and whispers of saffron. The French are very fond of them. I make a lot of tagines, like this Eggplant Tagine (posted on my Sew French embroidery blog). To my delight, a French woman once wrote to me to say that my tagine recipes are some of the best she's ever tried.

I'm Back with a New Fresh Pea Soup Recipe!

Lets talk about this creamy, dreamy, fast and easy pea soup. It's made with frozen peas. They're elevated to something quite fresh and lovely. White wine, basil and fennel give it a complex flavor. If you don't love fennel, you can omit it with good results. But, it quietly complements the flavor of the peas and basil. I've been quick pea soups with frozen peas for a while now. 

Hot Sesame Tofu

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There's just a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.  

Please click on the link to view this recipe:  Hot Sesame Tofu With Lime

                                                             

                                                               xo ~ Jilly

Sweet & Smoky Chicken Nuggets

The light is changing here in Boston. The days are getting colder and shorter. The leaves are falling from the trees. Winter will soon be here. This chicken dish with smoked Spanish paprika and sweet honey is tasty and easy to prepare. It's warm and welcoming on the coldest of winter evenings. Serve with lots of lemon wedges for a bright and tangy finish.     

Restaurant-Style Lentil Curry ~ Coconut Milk, Warm Spices, Fresh Lime

This long Veteran's Day weekend was spent meandering around Boston, visiting gorgeous portraits at the Museum of Fine Arts and cooking this creamy lentil curry. 

Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. 

This is one of them!

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Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Mediterranean Toasted Quinoa Salad

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There's a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.

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xo ~ Jilly   

Spanish Tomato, Chickpea & Potato Stew with Toasted Quinoa

Spanish Tomato & Chickpea Stew with Toasted Quinoa Recipe

I've moved! Please go to my new blog Vintage Kitchen ~ Comfort Food with a Twist to get this recipe and many more! Click on the link: http://vintagekitchenrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/spanish-chickpea-stew-served-with-toasted-quinoa/ 

Thai-Inspired Whipped Sweet Potatoes ~ Coconut Cream, Warm Spices & Chili

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There's just a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my new blog. This is one of them. 

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      xo ~ Jilly    

Thai Meatball Poppers with Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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There's a few old recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.  

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       xo ~ Jilly    

Thai Meatball Poppers with Peanut Sauce

Thai-Inspired Fresh Pea Soup ~ A Quick Cure For the Winter Blues

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. This is one of them!

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Thai Fresh Pea Soup ~ A Cure For The Winter Blues

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Thai Red Lentil Soup ~ Creamy Coconut Milk, Warm Spices & Lime

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. This is one of them!

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Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk & Thai Flavors

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xo ~ Jilly

Warm & Cozy Cauliflower, Potato & Chickpea Stew

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Cauliflower Stew with Potatoes, Chickpeas and Smoky Paprika

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xo ~ Jilly

Caribbean Curried Lentils

More than a decade ago, my husband and I honeymooned on the beautiful island of Saint Martin. Twelve years later, we threw caution to the wind and went back for a second honeymoon. It was better than we remembered. It's one of our favorite places on earth. 

We stayed in a secluded area on the French side, not far from the little fishing village of Grand Case. With no TV, no computer nor reliable cell phone service, it was just what we needed to shake off the excess stress of living and working in Boston.  

Mediterranean White Bean Stew with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

This healthy vegetarian stew is smoky, savory and satisfying thanks to creamy white beans, fire roasted tomatoes and roasted peppers. The stew is started on the stove top and finished in the oven. This method allows for the white beans to cook slowly and evenly, thickening the stew and making it smooth and hearty. There's a bit of heat from a jalapeno chili and some sparkle from a squeeze or two of lemon juice. Don't underestimate the power of lemon juice in this recipe. It elevates this dish with fresh citrus notes.

The spices used in this stew are common to Greek/Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Just a dash or two of cinnamon is all that's needed to add welcome warmth. You may not be able to identify it in the stew. But, you'll know that it tastes comforting. I love using marjoram in tomato sauce. I hope it soon becomes the new 'it' herb. Try it, you'll see. If you don't have marjoram, you can leave it out and just use oregano.

Warm Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Sweet Corn, Beans and Basil

This deliciously light but satisfying vegetarian meal relies on some of my favorite Mediterranean and Thai flavors. Cannellini beans are creamy and substantial. A medley of tender-crisp bell peppers and zucchini provides contrasting tastes and textures. Sun dried tomatoes and corn lend their subtle sweetness. A fiery green chili pepper wakes up the palate. Quinoa adds additional protein. A flurry of fresh Thai basil and lemon finishes everything off with unexpected sparkle. This is the kind of vegetarian eating that will leave you feeling nourished and satiated.

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes

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There's just a few  recipes that I'll be sharing on my craft blog Sew French. This is one of them. 

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xo ~ Jilly

Middle Eastern Meatballs

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Persian Meatballs With Lime Whipped Yogurt & Orange Almond Cousous

Bon Appetit 

xo ~ Jilly 

Lighter Chickpea & Spinach Curry

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. 

This is one of them!

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Lighter Chickpea & Spinach Curry Recipe

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly