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Slow Roasted Duck Dinner Menu in Provence - Canard Rôti aux olives vertes

An inspiring new Provençal menu

Duck is simply my favorite food. In my Provence countryside kitchen, I decided on this rich and luscious menu for my Portland friends stay.

recipe, main dish, dinner, dinner party, Menus, My French Kitchen, First CourseKaren SilveOctober 11, 2021recipe, recipes, dinner table, menuComment

Dinner Menu in Provence with dear friends from Mison

Every year I look forward to hosting this group of friends here in Mison. Like me, they are all foodies and love good wine. So no matter what, we always have a great time!

recipe, main dish, dinner, dinner party, Menus, My French Kitchen, First CourseKaren SilveSeptember 19, 2021recipe, recipes, dinner table, menuComment

Poisson Dinner

Poisson for the last two 5-course dinners before heading off to surgery

January 5th and 7th, 2020

This dinner sold out within a couple of hours once I posted it. So, I added another one on Tuesday, two days later with the same menu.

Menus, Portland Kitchen, dinnerKaren SilveJanuary 20, 2020Poisson, fish, black cod, tuscan beans, dinner table, dinner partyComment

Boeuf bourguignon 5-course dinner party

Boeuf Bourguignon was on the 5-course dinner party menu served with potato parsnip purée

December 15th, 2019

Wow, what an evening! I had a blast in the kitchen with two of my favorite girlfriends who have so generously offered their time to help me pull off this Fine French dinner!

Menus, dinner, Portland KitchenKaren SilveJanuary 11, 2020dinner party, boeuf bourguignon, beef burgundy, beef bourgogne, thomas keller

A farewell duck dinner in Provence

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know some good friends of my parents that visit annually from the states. They are such gracious guests! The first time I met Larry, he asked if he could go to the store with me. He wouldn't let me pay for my groceries. Extremely generous!

My French Kitchen, Menus, dinnerKaren SilveAugust 24, 2019A farewell duck dinner in Provence, dinner table, duckComment

Italian Spring Dinner!

I'm planning my summer trip to Europe and have been thinking about Nice. When I'm at my France studio, I need a vacation from the countryside. It's an easy drive to Nice in which I spend a lot of time. I love the markets on Cours Saleya and I love Old Town Nice!

Menus, dinner, Portland KitchenKaren SilveApril 19, 2019spring dinner, italian dinner, meringueComment

Nov 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Layered Salad

This has been a much loved salad in our family Thanksgiving dinner. I think my mother loved the idea that all of these things could be made ahead of time. And this salad is better with time sitting in the refrigerator. She has changed it, added different things, and made it her own over the years. I have done the same thing.

Oct 16, 2022

Summer Zucchini Soup Method

On medium heat, add oil, then leeks with some seasoning. Add a couple of smashed garlic cloves. Cook until leeks are translucent. Add zucchini and herbs. After about 5 minutes add half & half along and vegetable broth. Simmer until very soft. Purée in a blender until smooth. Put back in warm pan and taste for seasoning or herbs. Lastly, add a splash of sherry vinegar. Then cool in the refrigerator until an hour before serving.

Dec 13, 2021

Slow cooked duck Method

What a lovely savory dish that seems to be perfect every time. This method of cooking duck came after I made a slow roasted Duck with Green Olives in Provence. I wanted to perfect the recipe once I came back to Portland. But here in Portland, I made a wild mushroom sauce instead of a green olive sauce, and a demi-glace, which is simply divine!

Oct 11, 2021

Sep 19, 2021

Sep 14, 2021

Stuffed Artichokes Provençal

Artichauts Farcis - Stuffed Artichokes Provençal

An elegant first course for my dear friends here in Mison. Every summer when I’m in here in Provence I look forward to seeing and cooking for a few friends that live here in Mison. Once I met them years ago, we became fast friends. We all have a huge appreciation for good food and good wine.. and we all enjoy entertaining.

Roasted Turkey Stuffed with Prunes

Why Not turkey in Provence

After all, this region is known for different kinds of fowl. This recipe came from the Aquitaine region in the Southwest of France, same as Bordeaux.

Aug 27, 2021

Steak Birthday Dinner Party on the hottest day of the year

My Birthday landed on the hottest day of the year! I changed the venue at the last minute because it was 116 degrees in Portland!! Thank goodness for air-conditioning!

May 25, 2021

Taking my paella on the road for a dinner party

I’ve cooked paella for as many as 45 people for a birthday dinner party, and as few as four in the countryside of Germany. Generally when I make paella, it’s for 12 to 25 people (see recipe at the bottom). This past week I took my paellera and fire set-up to the south of Portland for an elegant dinner of eight in which I was not only the paella chef, but I was also a guest.

An inspiring new Provençal menu

CRISPY SKIN FISH and two sauces

An inspiring new Provençal menu