Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies, and your baked goods in need of a boost. The recipe is a mixture of softened butter, icing sugar and some brandy. Just melt the brandy butter on top of the warmed Christmas pudding just before … [Read more...] about Christmas’ Brandy Butter
Sauce
Classic Espagnole Sauce
Sauces are what make French cuisine so distinctive. Hundreds of sauces were developed over hundreds of years. Auguste Escoffier, the famous Edwardian chef, was key to bringing French cuisine to the fine tables in the grand houses of the Edwardian era. He is credited for narrowing … [Read more...] about Classic Espagnole Sauce
Decadent Keto Chocolate Syrup
There is a misconception that keto lifestyle choices deprive you of the sweeter things in life, or that you have to spend more for specialty products. You can in fact enjoy treats like chocolate sauce without guilt. Make it yourself with a few ingredients and you are all set for … [Read more...] about Decadent Keto Chocolate Syrup
Mrs. Beeton’s Marvelous Béchamel Sauce
Mrs. Beeton is the Victorian publisher, known as the Original Domestic Goddess. Her version of béchamel incorporated infused vegetables. If you eat low carb you can substitute the milk for equal parts chicken stock and cream which was how it was originally made. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Marvelous Béchamel Sauce
Essential Crème Anglaise
Crème anglaise a traditional accompaniment to English desserts; essentially a light pouring custard used as a dessert cream or sauce. … [Read more...] about Essential Crème Anglaise