Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce (Gateau Invisible)

I had a couple of apples to use up. Not enough to make an apple pie or most cakes. But I found a recipe on line for  Gateau Invisible. The name apparently comes from the fact that the apples are suppose to be invisible when baked.  The recipe called for a pound of apples. So…

Duck Breast With Figs And Port

This is a recipe I have been making for almost 30 years. It has been a while though and I had forgot just  how good it is. DUCK BREAST WITH FIGS AND PORT Adapted from a Bon Appetit Recipes 2 large duck breast halves, boned (bones reserved) 1 minced garlic clove Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon…