Soufflé literally means "puffed up," in French, and is a culinary term for a light, frothy dish, just stiff enough to hold its shape, and which may be savory or sweet, hot or cold. The basic hot souffle is based on a roux--a cooked mixture of flour and butter--and then … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Chocolate Soufflé
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Royal Soufflé au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé)
Soufflé literally means "puffed up," in French, and is a culinary term for a light, frothy dish, just stiff enough to hold its shape, and which may be savoury or sweet, hot or cold. The basic hot souffle is based on a roux--a cooked mixture of flour and butter--and then … [Read more...] about Royal Soufflé au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé)
Hazelnut Crusted Halibut with Boozy Blackberry Sauce
This is a colorful fish dish with marvelous flavors to serve for guests. My inspiration came from a similar dish served at the Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver, BC. I lived in Vancouver for a couple of years which is a wonderful haven for Britons seeking a similar climate to … [Read more...] about Hazelnut Crusted Halibut with Boozy Blackberry Sauce
Royal Baba au Rhum
The royal family has enjoyed this boozy French yeast cake since the 1600s. Baba Au Rhum/Baba Au Savarin – A Savarin is a yeast dough baked in a ring mold and soaked in rum syrup, the center hole brimming with pastry cream, creme chantilly, or fresh fruit. The dessert is a … [Read more...] about Royal Baba au Rhum
Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo
This is a quick and colourful weeknight dish for Summer when tomatoes are plentiful. Add a little shrimp for protein and you have a great meal. Eat leftovers cold as salad. Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo This is a quick and colourful dinner dish for Summer when … [Read more...] about Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo
