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Garlic White Beans with Spicy Black Olive Vinaigrette

Garlic White Beans with Spicy Black Olive Vinaigrette | Bijouxs Little Jewels

These beans are so much more than just a bowl of beans, they create and contribute to a great number of dishes and are a great new Little Jewel from the Recipe Membership Collection.

SIMPLE ITALIAN FOOD

These beans come together in a flash and are a favorite that I have adapted from Canal House PRONTO! 2013. To keep things simple, use canned beans drained and rinsed. Place the beans in a bowl then start mixing in the other ingredients. With so few ingredients in the recipe using the highest quality ingredients does really make a difference. As you can guess, a really good olive oil is a must! Novello extra-virgin olive oil was my choice as it is in season. I usually find some at Trader Joe’s but only in January, as this olive oil is an early harvest. Fruity green olives and green grass overtones, yum!

TOAST WITH BEANS & SAGE

Garlic White Beans with Spicy Black Olive Vinaigrette | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Another way to use these delicious beans is to top thick slices of country bread with the hot beans and add fried sage leaves. Very Italian. Savor the simple recipes from the Recipe Membership Collection.

 

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Lucques Braised Short Ribs

Lucques Braised Short Ribs | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Memories of Sunday Suppers at Lucques bring a favorite recipe from the beloved restaurant, Lucques Braised Short Ribs–another Little Jewel from the Collection.

SUNDAY SUPPERS AT LUCQUES

LA had some storied restaurants and Lucques was one of my favorites. Lucques opened in 1998 and sadly it shuttered on May 6, 2020, my birthday. The Sunday Suppers were legendary, I still have a menu from a 2009 Sunday Supper. A group of friends and I dined and savored the dinner. Truly a fabulous place. Thankfully, Suzanne Goin published a cookbook that contains recipes from the restaurant.

LUCQUES COOKBOOK

There are so many recipes, I cannot call out just one. Here is a favorite, a very popular menu item, Lucques Braised Beef Short Ribs, they had remained a permeant fixture on the menu.

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

I have been making this since day one of purchasing the cookbook. It takes a bit of planning but is such a satisfying dish.  I have jiggled with the recipe a bit. Seared short ribs are braised in a broth with wine, balsamic vinegar and baby pearl onions. The ribs are fall-apart tender. I love serving them with Celery Root Purée that I serve with my Lamb Shanks with Garlic Confit. Below is a menu from a Fall Harvest Menu for 6 Cheers!

BIJOUXS FALL HARVEST DINNER MENU

Starters
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Champagne

Green Salad Vinaigrette
Sauvignon blanc

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Celery Root Puree
Baguette
Cabernet Red

Dessert
Apple Crisp
Bourbon Whip Cream

 

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Seared Halibut & Lemon Caper Sauce

Seared Halibut & Lemon Caper Sauce | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Living along the Southern California coast in my early days meant mountains of fresh fish available almost everywhere. Turns out I was a foodie even at 5 years old. I always ordered fresh pan seared halibut with lemon & butter at a local restaurant–Seared Halibut & Lemon Caper Sauce is another Bijouxs Little Jewel from the Collection.

5 YEAR OLD FOODIE

I began my love of food and my selective taste palate early on, I knew what I liked. Vegetables, salads and fresh fish were among my favs. I sensed a bit of agitation from my family for my very particular tastes, only food prepared a certain way. There are a few things I did not eat then and still avoid to this day, such as mayonnaise or ANY creamy salad dressings. I loved my Italian simple school lunch of dry salami on sourdough bread with a little oil and vinegar. Yes, my tastes have remained the same. Who knows that picky child may be a budding foodie!

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH

My family did engage in the ‘fish on Friday’ routine and we were lucky enough to have a great casual fish restaurant nearby. Long ago fish was not the pricy splurge it is now, we were working class folks, but still able to enjoy a night out for fresh fish. The restaurant served thick pieces of fresh halibut pan seared served with fresh lemons, this was my favorite. I rarely ordered anything different, I knew what I liked and still do.

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Vietnamese Latte Granola

Vietnamese Latte Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Good Morning! Coffee and granola for breakfast, together in one bowl. Here’s the newest little jewel Vietnamese Latte Granola. Enjoy!

VIETNAMESE LATTE GRANOLA

I love both Vietnamese coffee and granola, so I began thinking of a way to combine the two in one bowl. Vietnamese Latte Granola is simple and fulfills both breakfast cravings. Since I have so many granola recipes on my blog, (just search granola to find them all) I used the basic technique and added some espresso powder and sweet condensed milk, both part of Vietnamese coffee. I love Vietnamese coffee, but still need to purchase a traditional coffee drip.

Vietnamese Latte Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Vietnamese Latte Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Vietnamese Latte Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

The key to this latte granola is the ground espresso and condensed milk, those are the two flavors present in Vietnamese Coffee. A collection of seeds and nuts are added to rolled oats. Off the oven to crisp things up. Allow to cool before storing the granola in sealed glass jar.

Vietnamese Latte Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

GREAT GRANOLA

The coffee flavor is not overpowering, so the granola pairs well with fresh fruits. On this bowl I used fresh blueberries and bananas, but just top with your favorite fruits.

 

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Warwickshire Chicken

Warwickshire Chicken | Bijouxs Little Jewels

A trip to the English countryside inspired a simple dish-Warwickshire Chicken the newest Little Jewel in the Recipe Membership Collection.

ALWAYS ENGLAND

What seems so long ago a friend and I travelled to England. We toured much of the Cotswolds and nearby regions. While staying in some charming little cottages, we set out to the local markets and did some of our own cooking. Since we were both chefs, we dreamt up this easy and delish dish we dubbed Warwickshire Chicken.

WARWICKSHIRE CHICKEN

Marketing in other countries is a great experience. The markets in the nearby English villages actually had a great selection of meats and produce. Since we were cooking in small rentals we kept things simple. This chicken recipe was on repeat, and remains a Bijouxs Little Jewel.

SIMPLE COOKING

With just one small fry pan we were able to execute this delish recipe. First, we pounded thin boneless chicken breasts between plastic wrap. For the breading, we crushed up some crispy garlic croutons, again easy to find. A couple eggs were whisked in a bowl and we were ready to cook.

Warwickshire Chicken | Bijouxs Little Jewels

We added olive to the pan over a medium heat. Next, dipped the chicken breasts in the eggs and then the croutons. Fried the chicken on both sides until crispy. The hot chicken breasts were served with cool salad of baby greens dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and salt & pepper.

This recipe remained a favorite when we returned at the end of each day to our cottages to make a fresh and healthy meal-Warwickshire Chicken,  still a true Little Jewel from the Bijouxs Kitchen.

 

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