I’m not big on resolutions in general, but if there’s one thing I’ve really been working on and would like to continue to do going forward, it’s to do more with less. As with many people in this country, 2009 was a fairly lean year for us. I was already in the habit of cooking most of our meals at home, which was a definite advantage as our occasional dinners out all but dried up, and I found myself trying to get more creative with stretching pricy ingredients like proteins, as well as with repurposing leftovers. These croquettes were my attempt to “save” some leftover brandade that I made and that I wasn’t 100% thrilled with. Happily, this do-over was a success, and made for a delicious New Years’ Day snack. I suspect I’ll make these often in 2010, serving them over greens or alongside a big salad for a light but satisfying meal.

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