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Smashed Potato Cakes with Watercress and Mascarpone

By The Culinary Chase | May 23, 2012 |

My husband loves his spuds but I can go a long time without eating one. Over the years I seemed to have drifted away from this starchy, tuberous crop. Don’t get me wrong, I love mashed potatoes with gravy from a good roast, french fries, potato chips or when I make gnocchi…I just don’t share…

Smoked Fish Cakes with Watercress and Sauce Gribiche

By The Culinary Chase | August 10, 2011 |

Sauce gribiche is a French sauce traditionally served over boiled veal head and while I’m all for being adventurous by stepping out of my comfort zone, I know I would never eat the head of any animal! However, thankfully there are other alternatives to enjoy this sauce such as being spooned over fish, asparagus, salad…