When it comes to cooking peas Chef Auguste Escoffier said it best: "Whatever the treatment to which peas are to be subjected, always take them very green and freshly gathered, and shell them only at the last minute. Peas are one of the vegetables most pone to lose their quality … [Read more...] about Bountiful Peas In Classic Béchamel Sauce
Main Course
The Best Boeuf Bourguignon
This dish is essentially an upstairs version of a simple beef stew, named for Burgundy after the type of wine which was used in the dish. Boeuf Bourguignon, a delectable beef stew, celebrates its roots through homage to its prized Charolais cattle. Reputed for their distinct … [Read more...] about The Best Boeuf Bourguignon
Awesome Rolled Meatloaf
Although modern meatloaf is more of an American innovation, its ancestry spans the globe, and centuries, dating back to Roman times. In Medieval Europe, our ancestors mixed together odds and ends of cooked meat, mixed in fruits and nuts and other fillers and then molded the dish … [Read more...] about Awesome Rolled Meatloaf
Elegant Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is great lean meat that is quick to cook. This upstairs dish is one of my favourite ways to serve pork when we have guests or celebrating on our own. Elegant Stuffed Pork Tenderloins Pork tenderloin is a great lean meat which is quick to cook. This … [Read more...] about Elegant Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
I have served this colorful and tasty meal for friends for years, using whatever colorful vegetables I have on hand. If you can find wild salmon it is worth the effort. The secret is in the sauce. Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce I have served this … [Read more...] about Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce