Think of marrow as grown-up Zucchini. Native to England, marrows are bland green, oval summer squash that can grow to the size of a watermelon. Zucchini and courgette are the same thing - zucchini Italian name and courgette French. Both mean baby marrow. You can also use … [Read more...] about Titanic Stuffed Marrow Farci
Side Dish
Bountiful Peas In Classic Béchamel Sauce
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
Colorful Summer Vegetable Casserole
Modern methods of food preservation have alleviated much of the need for cooks to find use for fresh produce as soon as it comes off the field. However, fresh is fabulous and there is some cache in having a garden, even if you only grow herbs. And until scientists can find a … [Read more...] about Colorful Summer Vegetable Casserole
Second Time Around Colcannon Cakes
Colcannon is a lovely mashed mixture of potatoes and cabbage. A great use to "makeover" colcannon is to make them into colcannon cakes. A great addition to your brunch menu. Second Time Around Colcannon Cakes Colcannon is a lovely mashed mixture of potatoes and cabbage. … [Read more...] about Second Time Around Colcannon Cakes
Turnip Purée
Turnips were a popular dish in Britain and Continental Europe. It is regaining popularity for those looking for low carb alternative to potatoes. This particular dish was served as a side dish on the Titanic in 2nd Class. Turnip Purée Turnips were a popular dish in … [Read more...] about Turnip Purée
