Quick Overview: Julia Child's authentic French onion soup recipe from Mastering the Art of French Cooking takes 40+ minutes to make, including caramelized onions, proper stock and wine techniques, and a gratinéed cheese topping. This is the definitive version that set the … [Read more...] about Julia Child’s Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
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Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
Make the Most of Your Christmas Bird with This Easy, Waste-Not Approach to Homemade Turkey Stock In the great kitchens of Downton Abbey, nothing went to waste. Mrs. Patmore would have been appalled at the thought of discarding a perfectly good turkey carcass after Christmas … [Read more...] about Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
Italian Minestrone Soup is a Great Budget Saver
Minestrone is an Italian staple, also known as “poor man’s soup”. Italian peasants would gather leftover ingredients and make this hearty soup. While they share the same basic vegetables, there isn't a definitive recipe for Minestrone. Minestrone dates back hundreds of years. … [Read more...] about Italian Minestrone Soup is a Great Budget Saver
Titanic’s Consummé Tapioca
This delicious soup was the 1st course served in 2nd Class on the Titanic. It is made from the same savoury beef consummé that formed the base of Consummé Olga which was served in 1st Class. This recipe comes from Last Dinner on the Titanic. The fashion for serving tapioca … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Consummé Tapioca
Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
The holidays involve a great deal of preparation and the least of which is what to do with all the leftovers. Even if you picked your turkey clean you will be surprised at what meat is left on the bones. Making stock is as simple as adding the carcass, vegetables (even … [Read more...] about Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
