Thyme For Cooking, the Blog

What can I say?

2013-04-19T10:25:09+02:00

This blog may be / will be unavailable for a day or two. My week: First the freezer on our fridge-freezer quit working. No problem, I turned the vegetable freezer back on and moved everything while we wait for either the repairman or a new fridge-freezer. Then I had went to the dentist. Minor problem, fixed quickly and I got my teeth cleaned. Still, it WAS the dentist. Then the washing machine broke. Mon mari was able to fix it...

Tomato, Basil, & Garlic filled Pane Bianco; Bread Baking Babes Stuff It!

2013-04-17T21:53:41+02:00

The Bread Baking Babes get stuffed! The Bread Baking Babes stuff it! Which headline do you like better? I decided we could have more than one as we had (many) more than one variation on this bread. You really have to make this - and then get out your bike or walking stick, grab a bottle of wine, a chunk of cheese, this bread, go somewhere wonderful and have a picnic. This bread SCREAMS picnic! Natashya, of Living in the...

Lamb with Snow Peas and Feta; the update

2013-04-15T21:41:46+02:00

When one makes a leg of lamb, and one is only feeding two, there are lots of leftovers. First we had the risotto. Second we had this stir-fry with a Greek twist. Equally good. Lamb with Snow Peas and Feta Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 10oz (300gr) leftover cooked lamb, cut into bite-size pieces 3 shallots, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 4oz (250gr) mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 3oz (90gr) snow peas, trimmed and sliced in half 4 green garlic,...

Risotto with Lamb and Asparagus; it's not spring cleaning

2013-04-14T21:34:37+02:00

Okay, okay, okay..... I promise this will be the last risotto of this season. But is was really good (I know, I always say that). Remember this - the best lamb I ever made? Slow-Roasted Moroccan Leg of Lamb I made it again last week... Still the best. Plus the leftovers made a great risotto! Risotto with Lamb and Asparagus Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2/3 cup Arborio rice (or other rice specifically for risotto - Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)...

Salmon Lasagne Rolls; Spring

2013-04-10T21:31:40+02:00

It would almost appear that I'm on a mission. Maybe I am. I keep waiting for spring to arrive so we can switch to summer cooking. It's not happening. So every week, on the way to do the shopping, I'm frantically trying to come up with something interesting to do for dinner. This was the latest. I've wrapped salmon in phyllo, puff pastry, crepes, and now, pasta.... All different tastes and textures.... All good! Salmon Lasagne Rolls Total time: 45...

Oven Fried Chicken; Ariosto; the update

2013-04-08T21:41:17+02:00

I love getting presents.... Especially when it's a total surprise. Last week, when the girls and I went to the post box, there was a fat envelope waiting for me. The lovely people at Ariosto sent me another gift package of their delicious herb seasoning mixes. As luck would have it, I had chicken thawing for dinner. Inspiration struck.... I replaced the paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper with a packet of the meat seasoning mix. Mon mari was most...